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McAllen
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After a break-in that caused nearly $3,000 in damages, Twisted Sistas Co. Coffee Shop in Mission replaced its door and cash register + now plans to install security cameras as sales doubled while police continue to investigate. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices now average $3.78 per gallon and diesel has jumped to about $5, making residents across the region, including families in McAllen, rethink travel and weekend plans. The rise in fuel costs adds pressure to local transportation and consumer prices + stresses household budgets. Click2Houston.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ James C. Harrington, the retired founder of the Texas Civil Rights Project, will speak at the UTRGV EEDUC building today from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. as part of the Gloria E. Anzaldua Speaker Series in Philosophy and plans to distribute free Spanish copies of his book to farm workers after the address. Rio Grande Guardian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A regional policy analyst co-authored a Brookings Institution report that shows over 1,200 colonias in our area lack proper infrastructure and funding. County leaders may soon form a compact to align projects (to help everyone grow together). Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ South Texas College and Hidalgo County have launched Rebuilding Futures, a program giving eligible probationers the chance to earn college certificates or degrees instead of fulfilling traditional community service requirements. District Attorney Terry Palacios expects the initiative to reduce jail overcrowding and dismiss first time offenders after they complete the program. 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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