Good morning, McAllen.

At RGV StartUp Week in Pharr, economic leaders Adam Gonzalez and Ron Garza said the region needs one unified strategic plan so communities like McAllen can share benefits from new industry growth.

Gonzalez explained that many separate city plans create competition — while Garza noted that new strategies now focus on keeping key assets to attract higher paying jobs.

Region One hosted an event yesterday in Edinburg to celebrate school districts in the statewide Teacher Incentive Allotment Program (TIA) that gives top teachers a path to a six-figure salary.

School administrators reported 94% teacher designation and nearly 100% rural participation as they shared best practices for using the funds moving forward.

The Rio Grande is running dry and local leaders plan to treat groundwater and capture more rain + stormwater to secure water for growing communities.

Developers and officials warn that without new sources, local growth will slow and water bills may rise.

The McAllen Police Department held its annual Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday at the Peace Officers Memorial Circle on Bicentennial Boulevard to honor officers who died in the line of duty—Chief Victor Rodriguez recalled losses from Federico Saenz in 1933 to officers killed in 2020 during a domestic disturbance call.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training

All day — McAllen Flight Academy — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills with expert-led UML training in a collaborative setting.

Taste McAllen

6:30-8 p.m. — McAllen Convention Center — VIP tickets available — Savor a variety of culinary delights in a charming outdoor setting.