Good morning, McAllen.

Ford Sasser was honored at the 2025 Futuro RGV Awards Ceremony held today at the historic Casa de Palmas Hotel—he received the Community Leader Award for his service in banking and civic work.

The late Dr. Nedra Kinerk was also recognized as a visionary leader for her impact on McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley.

South Mission police are asking for help to identify a repeat vehicle burglary suspect captured on surveillance footage from Saturday—residents with information are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 956-668-8477.

Progreso ISD board president Juan Jose Ramos Jr. was arrested last night for public intoxication and drug possession when officers found cocaine during booking — his SUV repeatedly honked and blocked a sidewalk in a quiet neighborhood — raising community concerns about school leadership.

Hammerhead flatworms are becoming more common in the area after heavy rains brought them from Cameron County to Mission—experts say these invasive worms hurt soil health by eating good earthworms and may cause skin rashes if touched.

Residents are advised to handle any sightings carefully and report them to the Texas Invasive Species Institute.

Four South Texas mayors met during a panel at the 2025 South Texas Summit in San Antonio and discussed opportunities for coordinated growth in the region.

The panel included mayors (Brownsville’s John Cowen Jr, McAllen’s Javier Villalobos, Harlingen’s Norma Sepulveda) and (San Antonio’s Ron Nirenberg).

The USDA announced a new $8.5M facility in South Texas to stop the New World screw worm from harming cattle and raising beef prices.

Officials said the facility will use genetic modification to release millions of sterile insects weekly—working with Mexican authorities to improve surveillance and prevent the pest from spreading.

City leaders dedicated the $1.5 million Northwest Blueline Regional Detention Facility on June 16 to improve stormwater drainage and reduce flooding in McAllen.

The new facility, which holds about 97,000 cubic yards of runoff, is the final project of 18 approved by voters in 2018—officials say upgrades have cut past flood damage from about 800 homes to fewer than 100 during heavy rain.

Today, local emergency management leaders met at the Knapp Medical Center Conference Center in Weslaco (with representatives from the National Weather Service, Red Cross, and Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez) to plan new strategies for better response to severe weather; officials reviewed current protocols and shared ideas to improve communication and boost community safety during future storms.

STHS Edinburg added a new Da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgical System to its fleet on June 16 to improve patient care in minimally invasive surgeries—after team training, the system was fully operational by June 19 and now joins its two da Vinci Xi units.

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.

34th Annual Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo

5-10 p.m. — McAllen Convention Center — Adults $20, Seniors $15, Children Free — Explore over 275 exhibits featuring the best in hunting and fishing gear.

Texas Hunters & Sportsman’s Expo

5 AM – 2 PM — McAllen Convention Center — Free & Paid entry — Discover the latest hunting gear and enjoy live music at this annual gathering for sports enthusiasts.