Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A truck flipped over on the westbound lanes of Interstate 2 near Victoria Road in Donna on June 13 and two lanes were closed until about 6 p.m. per the Texas Department of Transportation. ValleyCentral.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On June 10, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute McAllen held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new electrical lab that will support its ten-month electrical technician program by combining classroom and hands-on training. Executive Director Vanessa Pardo said the program teaches students how to install, maintain, and fix electrical systems (a key skill in a high-demand field) and added that the facility will help build their confidence (boosting job chances). Rio Grande Guardian
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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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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.
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~ Banksy
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