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McAllen
Friday, May 9th, 2025
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Food Bank of Grand Valley is hosting a drive-thru produce pop-up event at the Alamo Advancement Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or until supplies last—each vehicle is limited to two families. Fox Rio Grande Valley
- ➤ Residents across the Rio Grande Valley experienced widespread power outages—over 300 in Cameron County and more than 100 in Hidalgo County, according to AEP. Magic Valley Electric reported that 108 customers in Hidalgo County were affected as work to restore power continued. ValleyCentral.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ La Plaza Mall in McAllen is partnering with Workforce Solutions to host a job fair on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grand Court (2200 S. 10th St.) where retailers and restaurants will conduct on-site interviews for job seekers who bring their resumes. ValleyCentral.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Four Valley residents were sentenced for their roles in a scheme to pay kickbacks for prescription referrals — Rodriguez got five years in prison while Chowdhury, de la Cruz, and Flores received shorter terms and must serve three years of supervised release. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ 18-year-old Kinzey Lira—found with a Glock 9mm pistol and a loaded magazine on campus—faces federal charges and will appear in court on Thursday where he may receive up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Elizabeth Suarez, CEO of McAllen Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation, said there was a 28 percent drop in border crossings in March compared to the same month last year at the Hidalgo International Bridge—officials note that longer wait times and stricter checks have played a part. She said city leaders are closely monitoring the situation and will pivot and adjust as needed while preparing for the MxLAN Economic Summit today at the McAllen Convention Center. Rio Grande Guardian
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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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Swan Lake Performance
6:00 – 7:30 PM — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket required for ages 3+ — Experience the enchanting ballet of Swan Lake by Novus Dance.
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