Good morning, McAllen.

RGVP hosted its annual RGV to DC trip, where leaders in business, community, health and education met with federal officials to discuss workforce development, water, infrastructure and transportation.

President and CEO Paco Sanchez called the event a success and said it will shape the legislative agenda for the next session.

Cameron County commissioners approved a $211 million tax break for Saronic Technologies, an Austin-based defense startup planning a Port Alpha facility in Brownsville that may add 10,000 jobs over 10 years.

The deal includes a 95 percent abatement over 20 years and could boost innovation if the firm accepts.

Monte Alto ISD received a $200,000 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to expand its STEM programs with new robotics equipment and VR headsets, explained Superintendent Rashad Rana.

KTEX DJ JoJo is waiting for a second kidney transplant and uses his platform to urge local organ donation.

He spends seven hours daily on home dialysis while the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance holds a donor drive today at Weslaco+ encouraging community registrations.

Realign Your Stride: Mid-Year Reset

9:30-11:30 a.m. — Firemen's Park — Free entry — Engage in a community walk and vision board session to realign your goals for the year.

Narrow Head with She's Green

7-10 p.m. — Cine El Rey — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of melodic tunes featuring Narrow Head and She's Green.

Rio Grande Valley Ballet: Carnival Of Animals

6:30-9:30 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Live orchestra concert — Experience a vibrant performance of 'Carnival of Animals' featuring renowned guest artists.

Memphy Live Performance

9:00 a.m. — LA BANDIDA VIVO BAR — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating live show by Memphy in the heart of McAllen.

Educational Options in Texas

12 p.m. — McAllen Public Library — Free entry — Explore various educational options available in Texas for children with special needs and learn about the associated services.

DJ Assault at The Gremlin

One night only — 9 p.m. onwards — The Gremlin — $10 — Experience the legendary godfather of Detroit Ghettotech in the heart of McAllen.

Friday Night Lights Youth Football Camp

5:30-9 p.m. — McAllen Sports Park — Registration required — Train under the lights with KaVontae Turpin for a night of fun and elite football skills.

Los Profugos De Nuevo Leon Concert

8:30-10:00 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Exciting musical experience — Enjoy a night of norteño music with the renowned Prófugos de Nuevo León.

Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — McAllen Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 35 years of outdoor adventures at the largest hunting and fishing expo in South Texas.