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McAllen
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Supply Pay has officially rebranded as Harva, announced CEO William Steele from Port Isabel during RGV StartUp Week. The company raised $113M and will use an AI-native ERP platform to help perishable goods companies manage operations and financing across North America. Rio Grande Guardian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ashley Lopez-Gutierrez, a McAllen resident, was diagnosed with gestational diabetes last week at seven months pregnant and is learning to monitor her blood sugar using a glucometer while changing her diet. She said the new regimen feels crucial after two previous early losses (miscarriages). KRGV
- ➤ H-E-B dietitian Stephanie Coward offered healthy snacking tips to help manage blood sugar in April, and free diabetes screenings were provided by H-E-B + South Texas Health System. KRGV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Federal Reserve kept interest rates at 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday, Apr. 29, prompting a surge in homebuying in the Valley. Real estate experts (including local brokers) said buyers from nearby areas and SpaceX workers are spurring a market where agents offer appliance packages. KRGV
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Mint Field Live Performance
7 AM - 10 PM — The Gremlin — All ages — Experience Mexico City's avant-pop and shoegaze vibes at their South Texas debut.
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Alejandro Sanz Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Payne Arena — Tickets from $102 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by Alejandro Sanz in Hidalgo, TX.
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WITHPAPERWINGS Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Gremlin — Check ticket info — Experience a night of immersive music with WITHPAPERWINGS and regional support acts.
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