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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A spike in motorcycle crashes over the week killed two and injured several, including a severe crash in McAllen where a motorcyclist was hurt in a collision with a Ford F-150 and the truck driver faces intoxication assault charges—officials warn both riders and drivers to wear helmets and visible clothing to boost road safety—while summer traffic risks increase. Fox Rio Grande Valley
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ ICE arrested six undocumented individuals at Alamo Flea Market Sunday — the mayor said residents should feel safe while local voices argued that nonviolent offenders should not be targeted. KRGV
- ➤ Cameron County caregiver Mauricio Noe Garza was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to fatally abusing 15-year-old autistic teen Cameron Brewington—his reported use of severe restraints shocked locals—and community advocates now call for stricter caregiver oversight to protect vulnerable individuals. Fox Rio Grande Valley
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV President Guy Bailey spoke at I-LinCP’s Classroom to Commerce forum on June 4 at the Embassy Suites Hilton McAllen Convention Center, where he celebrated his 11 years at the university and explained how education drives growth in the Valley. He said, 'I never lived in a place where the values of the people were better,' and noted the school graduated 60,000 students with low debt + added 2,000 staff while generating $100 million for research and development. Rio Grande Guardian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in McAllen have seen more tarantulas and pests in their homes due to the warm, humid weather in the Rio Grande Valley—experts say the seasonal heat fuels breeding and increases calls for preventive measures like sealing entry points and spraying outdoor areas. Local pest control and wildlife specialists report a 40 percent spike in service calls, noting that while tarantulas are mostly harmless, they help control other insects. ValleyCentral.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents impacted by March floods are urged to visit one of seven FEMA disaster recovery centers across the Rio Grande Valley — one of these is at the Las Palmas Community Center in McAllen — to apply in person for help with property damage and insurance, with centers open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fox Rio Grande Valley
- ➤ Citrus grower T.J. Flowers (vice president of Lone Star Citrus Growers) praised Rep. Monica De La Cruz in a guest column for her role in securing 420,000 acre-feet of water (a critical resource for Texas farms) between now and October. His column highlights her determined leadership as she works to meet local water needs. Rio Grande Guardian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On June 10, 2025, surgeon Dr. Arturo Torices said men in the Rio Grande Valley facing diabetes, hypertension and obesity often avoid seeking medical care. He said metabolic surgery is an effective long-term weight loss treatment that requires lifestyle changes and helps manage these conditions. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ A local hospital hosted a graduation ceremony for ecmo care patient Bobby Adame who missed her children's school graduations due to her illness. Hospital staff decorated a ward—complete with a makeshift stage and diplomas—to bring family and friends together for the milestone. Fox Rio Grande Valley
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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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