Good morning, McAllen.

Bert Ogden Auto Group was honored as GM Dealer of the Year by Buick and GMC for outstanding sales, service and customer satisfaction—placing it in the top 1% of dealers nationwide.

CEO Natasha Del Barrio said the award reflects the team’s commitment to superior customer care.

Border Patrol agents from McAllen rescued an undocumented immigrant from drowning last Friday near the National Butterfly Center—he was taken to a local hospital while eight immigrants were detained during the operation.

The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to locate Rodolfo Rodriguez (accused of theft) and urges anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 956-668-8477.

Texas DPS seized over 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine valued at over $2 million at the Pharr port of entry during Operation Lone Star and arrested Luis Fernando Sarinana Matias (28) of Reynosa, Mexico after inspecting a commercial vehicle’s hidden compartment.

McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos said long wait times from vehicle checks at the Hidalgo (and Anzalduas) bridges are cutting down crossings and will hurt the city's budget as sales tax income may drop.

Chamber of Commerce data shows that crossings were down about 28% in April (from last year), and slow checks sometimes take up to three hours.

Moises Arjona Jr. of Unidos Contra la Diabetes said recent ICE raids made community members avoid health fairs, with the March 26 event drawing only about 100 people instead of 300.

He warned that fears over immigration enforcement led to more phone consultations and longer prescription requests, which could increase emergency room costs.

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.

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.

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.

Sober Santa PDASH 5K & Fun Run

7 AM – 5 PM — Firemen's Park — Registration required — Celebrate Christmas in July with a fun 5K run and festive activities.