Good morning, McAllen.

At a mixer event at Plains Capital Bank in McAllen, RioPlex introduced 25-year-old David Martinez as its first operations manager — a former construction business owner in Austin who will help market the region globally and lead planning for a trade mission to Mexico City in September.

DHR Health held a burn prevention event on Thursday to share safety tips on safe grilling and firework use ahead of the Fourth of July weekend + Trauma Surgeon DeWayne Edwards warned that using gasoline to light grills can cause dangerous fires and burns.

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.

Ocean Floor Life Art Class

1:30-4:30 p.m. — Hinovations Art Gallery — All materials included — A creative 4-day adventure for young artists exploring ocean life through painting and mixed media.

DustBowlChampion Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Gremlin — Ticket info not provided — Catch the vibrant sounds of DustBowlChampion live in McAllen.