Good morning, McAllen.

Jesus Abiel Peña, a Rio Grande City man, was arrested after he was found with a stolen Pokémon card worth $1,800 from a McAllen store – he was booked into Hidalgo County jail on Monday with his bond set at $3,000 and released on Tuesday.

Donna police are investigating a death after an unidentified body was found in a Victoria Palms Inn hotel room in Donna; emergency services responded and pronounced the person dead on-site (autopsy and toxicology tests are pending while foul play has not been confirmed).

CEO Elizabeth Suarez unveiled the new 62-page McAllen Economic Pulse at MxLAN, a three-day arts and music festival held from May 9 to May 11.

The magazine offers detailed analysis on local infrastructure, workforce development and the business environment — featuring insights from key community leaders and a look at McAllen’s evolving industries and history.

UTRGV Associate Vice President Ron Garza spoke at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Edinburg for the new Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (AMRF), stressing that innovation and infrastructure drive manufacturing job growth.

He noted a World Economic Forum report (which found that investments in workers, technology and education yield significant economic returns) to underscore the need for continued support in advanced manufacturing.

McAllen native Luis Garza is representing South Texas at the Hyrox World Championship, a race that mixes an eight‐kilometer run with workout stations — he qualified in March after finishing second with a partner.

He will compete on Father's Day — a sign of his commitment to fitness and a message to his four children about hard work.

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.