Daily
McAllen
Friday, June 6th, 2025
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fox Rio Grande Valley is running a Father’s Day contest — viewers must be one of the first five callers on the newscast at 9 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 9 p.m. to register and win a package with a $500 Visa Gift Card, a $50 Scooters Coffee Gift Card and a Yeti Roadie Cooler — with entries accepted from June 5 at 5:00 a.m. until June 12 at 11:59 p.m. A winner will be chosen on or about June 13. Fox Rio Grande Valley
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Weslaco Police are investigating a missing man found dead in a car at a Dollar General parking lot at 2111 W. Business 83—officials began their search after a missing person report and will release more details as the investigation continues. ValleyCentral.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Texas is starting the Possible Dream Adult High School to give about 900 adults a free chance to earn a high school diploma with free rides, child care, and job training. Classes will begin in August in Brownsville, Pharr, and Laredo — and people in McAllen can call 9562136888 for more details. Fox Rio Grande Valley
- ➤ Educators and employers met in McAllen at the Classrooms to Commerce event to close skill gaps and train workers—preparing students and adults for in-demand careers. Council for South Texas Economic Progress and South Texas College said training programs will grow—helping local companies get the skilled labor they need. ValleyCentral.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, who has served for over six years, announced his candidacy for re-election and highlighted a new courthouse, increased jail capacity, improved drainage, new roads, a bio-safety laboratory, and a stronger fund balance. He said he will work to create an economic hub by building alliances and fostering a strong workforce — urging residents to support his plan for progress. Rio Grande Guardian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, South Texas Health System employees at 12 facilities including the local Level 1 Trauma Center will wear orange to support gun safety during National Gun Violence Awareness Day—staff also share simple tips for safe gun handling, secure storage, and proper disposal to help prevent future tragedies. Rio Grande Guardian
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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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I Love Writing Meet Up
4:30-7 p.m. — Peter Piper Pizza — Open invite — Causal meet-up for anyone who loves writing or wants to start a book.
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Chico Castillo Live Performance
7 p.m. — Espana Nouveau Mediterranean — $250 per person — Experience an intimate night with 'The Gipsy' Chico Castillo and live band performing beloved classics.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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