Good morning, McAllen.

Brian Ortega, the bassist for Grupo Frontera, announced on social media yesterday he is no longer with the band—he thanked them for three years of music and said he is working on new plans.

Local business owners in the Valley said Fourth of July sales boosted revenue as some shops earned over 80% of their annual sales during the holiday.

Several owners stayed open to serve last-minute shoppers and offered discounts + their efforts helped increase local spending, with fireworks lighting up Ebony Hills Golf Course at 10 p.m.

Law enforcement in the Rio Grande Valley warned drivers to plan sober rides for this Fourth of July weekend after 14 DUI alcohol-related crashes occurred last year in the Pharr District and stressed strict No Refusal policies in Hidalgo & Cameron Counties.

Cameron County officials warned South Padre Island beachgoers to take precautions during the Fourth of July holiday by following flag warnings & supervising children near the water as they monitored changing surf and weather conditions.

On Thursday, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Texas’ Senate Bill 4, which would let local police arrest suspected undocumented immigrants, breaks federal law and remains blocked.

The three-judge panel said only the federal government can handle immigration enforcement — a power held exclusively for nearly 150 years.

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.

Kung Fu Comedy Night

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Selfies & More Mini Market — Tickets required — Experience a night of laughter from the award-winning Recalled Productions in a vibrant atmosphere.