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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, ICE Rio Grande Valley arrested more than 10 immigrants working illegally in Brownsville—agents entered a nail salon where witnesses saw employees detained, and HSI San Antonio reported the individuals were from Vietnam and Mexico. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ Juan Francisco Briones, a 48-year-old Stripes manager, pleaded guilty to sexual assault in March for an incident that occurred in November 2023 at the gas station on N. Ware Road in McAllen—he now seeks a new trial and faces a pending civil lawsuit with a hearing scheduled for Tuesday. ValleyCentral.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Vicente Gonzalez announced that a federal disaster declaration is in effect for Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy Counties after heavy rains on March 27 caused widespread flooding that damaged homes, businesses and roads in the Rio Grande Valley, and he expects FEMA to deliver aid soon. ValleyCentral.com
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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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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.
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Taste McAllen
6:30-8 p.m. — McAllen Convention Center — VIP tickets available — Savor a variety of culinary delights in a charming outdoor setting.
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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.
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