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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.

CRIME NEWS

  • Edinburg police arrested 69-year-old Dennis Bullard near B.L Garza Middle School on Tuesday after he allegedly struck a 13-year-old girl with his gray SUV—he fled from the scene and now faces charges for collision involving serious bodily injury and unlawful carrying of a weapon.  KRGV

CULTURE NEWS

  • MXLAN will take place this weekend at the McAllen Convention Center — a three-day festival of art, music, and culture. City officials have planned a variety of events to showcase local talent during the celebration.  KRGV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra attended a regional sheriff’s conference Tuesday in Austin with three other Rio Grande Valley sheriffs and Gov. Greg Abbott — he said Operation Lone Star funding is expected to support border security and pay for deputy overtime, though the exact timing and amount remain unconfirmed —.  KRGV
  • Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez joked south Pharr might be renamed Spamerville—reflecting heavy investment by CIL Capital led by Joaquin Spamer—and he supported Spamer’s RioPlex initiative during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 9,000-square-foot Practical Business Plaza Phase 2 on April 25.  Rio Grande Guardian

HEALTH NEWS

  • Dr. Lyuba Levine from DHR Health Women’s Institute said ovarian cancer can be hard to detect early because its signs—bloating, pelvic pain, quick fullness, and frequent urination—are easy to dismiss as minor issues. She urged women to know their family history and speak up about changes as they prepare for World Ovarian Cancer Day tomorrow.  Rio Grande Guardian

EVENTS

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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.

    Sat, 5/10/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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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.

    Fri, 5/23/25

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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.

    Sun, 5/25/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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