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McAllen
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Ali Esmaeili, dean at South Texas College, argues for one airport to replace those in McAllen, Harlingen and Brownsville; he says it may offer flights to South America and could be built north of Santa Rosa (shared by Hidalgo and Cameron counties) with a high-speed rail link to Brownsville. Rio Grande Guardian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV is moving third-year engineering classes to its Brownsville campus this fall to reduce long commutes — adding 3,000 course seats and planning fourth-year classes by 2027 after task force data showed frequent trips from lower Valley students. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County crews are setting up mobile pumps and cleaning drainage ditches in flood-prone areas such as Las Milpas in preparation for severe weather expected this week. Officials warn residents to stay home and check local weather updates during the storm's approach. KRGV
- ➤ County judges from Hidalgo, Starr, Willacy and Cameron held a press conference Monday, May 18 at the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council in Weslaco to discuss prevention and detection of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that attacks livestock, pets and wildlife as it moves north from Mexico. Rio Grande Guardian
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Eucharistic Apostolate of the Holy Rosary
6-7 p.m. — Madonna Rosary Garden — No cost — Experience a peaceful rosary prayer event enhancing community spirituality.
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Hadestown
7:30-10:30 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Cost Info — Experience a hauntingly beautiful love story that intertwines mythic tales in this celebrated Broadway production.
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The Altons Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Cine El Rey — Tickets from $62 — Experience a can't-miss live event with The Altons in McAllen.
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Classic Dance Night with Morgan Page
9 p.m.-2 a.m. — Presi — Tickets required — Relive the most memorable dance floor hits of the past in an unforgettable night of classic tunes.
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Realign Your Stride: Mid-Year Reset
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Firemen's Park — Free entry — Engage in a community walk and vision board session to realign your goals for the year.
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