Good morning, McAllen.

McAllen Parks and Recreation launched over 600 family summer programs — including sports, arts, and crafts — to keep locals active and engaged.

Deputy Director Carina Jimenez said families can register online to join these activities throughout the season.

Two individuals stole a car and drove it across the border into Mexico, and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is asking the public & urging anyone with useful information to contact them as the investigation continues.

City leaders celebrated on Monday the completion of a $1 million Regional Detention Facility drainage project that took nine months to finish and will collect runoff water to relieve flooding on McAllen’s northwest side—improving over 5,500 feet of ditch and marking the final project from the 2018 bond election.

Starting Saturday, June 21, the Disaster Recovery Centers will open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and be closed on Sundays.

Weekday hours remain 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the centers will be closed on Juneteenth, June 19—reopening on June 20 at 8 a.m.—while eligible residents in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties may access FEMA assistance.

Today, the Department of Defense and Border Patrol announced the deployment of Stryker vehicles to the Rio Grande Valley to boost border security.

Officials said the vehicles will enhance mobility—improving surveillance and response times amid concerns over illegal crossings and smuggling.

Disaster recovery centers in the Rio Grande Valley are changing their weekend hours as FEMA and the SBA adjust in-person help for residents affected by severe March storms.

Starting Saturday, June 21, centers will open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and close on Sundays — weekday hours remain 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with closures on June 19 for Juneteenth and the Fourth of July.

Channel 5 News and the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance are hosting an organ donor registration drive in honor of late Channel 5 Sports Director Dave Brown, a kidney transplant recipient who urged residents to sign up.

TOSA Regional Director Mauricio Reyes says the drive will stress the need for donors in the Valley + he encourages community members to register.

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.