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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Noticias RGV expands its newscasts as its morning show Buenos Dias Valle airs from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and its evening newscast extends to one hour from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays via Somos el Valle on digital channel 5.2 — cable 1240. KRGV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The body of an unidentified Hispanic male in his late 20s was found on Sunday morning along the bank of the Rio Grande near Santa Maria—his death is being treated as an accidental drowning and the sheriff’s office has contacted the consulate to help identify him while noting tattoos with the names Claudia, Romina, and Julie. KRGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg police said a Facebook post claiming that officer Carolyo Lynch was missing and that her car was found with her daughter inside is a hoax—authorities warned that the post is part of a nationwide scam and urged residents not to share the misinformation. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ Former Progreso school board President Francisco 'Frank' Alanis was charged with assault on Saturday after he allegedly grabbed his wife and pulled her hair at 2:33 a.m. on the 900 block of Encino Drive—he spent the weekend in jail and later appeared before a judge who set bail at $15,000 and issued a 61-day protective order. ValleyCentral.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a press conference on April 29 at Texas Citrus Mutual in Mission, Representative Monica De La Cruz announced that Mexico will deliver between 324,000 and 420,000 acre feet of water through October to support local municipal and agricultural needs. Texas Citrus Mutual President Dale Murden said the deal comes after a dry spring and offers hope to help save citrus crops. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ A small group of residents voted 212 to 6 to form Starbase, making the area around SpaceX’s launch site an official city. Elon Musk celebrated the decision on social media—local critics worry the new city measures may limit access to the beach and park. KRGV
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Watermelon Festival & BBQ Cook Off
2-11 p.m. — Alamo Sports Complex — Free entry — Celebrate summer with watermelon-themed activities and BBQ competitions.
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Deborah Case Dance Academy Performance
10:00-11:30 a.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating dance showcase by the Deborah Case Dance Academy.
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Zzzahara Concert in McAllen
7-8:30 p.m. — The Gremlin — Tickets available — Experience the Rio Grande Valley debut of LA based alt artist Zzzahara.
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La Fragua Dance Studio Recital
4-5:30 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the charm of Baby Flamenco performed by talented young dancers in vibrant traditional outfits.
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South Texas Builders Show
8 AM – 4 PM — McAllen Convention Center — Free admission — Explore the latest in construction with hands-on demos and expert seminars at the Valley's must-attend industry event.
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