Good morning, McAllen.

Multiple Memorial Day events are planned across the Valley, with a ceremony today at Edinburg Municipal Auditorium honoring fallen heroes, and additional ceremonies in Mission, Pharr, McAllen, and San Benito on May 26—Weslaco will hold a cemetery cleanup on May 24 while South Padre Island offers a fireworks show on May 25 to remember those who served our country.

The Castillo family was held liable after 8-year-old Caleb Ramirez died in a 2024 crash in Pharr — the jury found that negligent driving caused his death — and must pay $80 million to his family.

Hidalgo County authorities are searching for a 39-year-old man who did not follow sex offender registration rules; he is described as 5'8" (weighing about 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes) and anyone with information is urged to call the sheriff's office immediately.

Brandon Dion Garza, 24, was charged with capital murder in Pharr after he allegedly choked his 7-year-old brother during a fight at about 3:20 a.m. (on the 900 block of West Caffery Avenue) and now faces a $2 million bond plus possible life without parole or the death penalty.

McAllen police charged Dionicio Luna Aguirre, 40, on Thursday with two counts of intoxication manslaughter after a fatal DWI crash at around 2 a.m. on May 17 at the intersection of N.

2nd St. and Nolana Avenue that killed 54-year-old Juan Carlos Perez and 20-year-old Gianncarlo Corriabustos — he is held on a $600,000 bond.

Alize Daisy Dixon, a McAllen native who just graduated from Prairie View A&M University with degrees in Architecture and Construction Science, said she wants to support minority women in construction and architecture—she will soon start work as an Assistant Project Manager with Prime Electric in Seattle and has led both Women in Architecture and the Association of General Contractors.

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.

McAllen Amateur Golf Championship

36-hole stroke play tournament — Jun 21-22 — Champion Lakes Golf Course — Cost info not available — Compete in a community-focused amateur golf event in the Rio Grande Valley.