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McAllen
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A family of six lost their home in Alamo when a fire on Border Road around 11:30 a.m. Friday destroyed the house—resulting in one puppy fatality and injuries to two firefighters—while the American Red Cross helps the displaced family as investigators work to determine the cause. KRGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Juan Ramirez Cortez, a manager at Taco Ole in Mission, was arrested on July 10 for allegedly hiring over a dozen undocumented workers (he is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 15 and could face up to five years in federal prison if convicted). KRGV
- ➤ After a deadly shooting at the Border Patrol annex in McAllen, U.S. Border Patrol increased security at all Rio Grande facilities—Federal Protective Services evaluated building sites and reviewed access protocols to address safety deficiencies. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New tariffs will take effect on Monday, July 14 — local experts warn that the new trade rules may raise store prices, reduce trade jobs, and push up medication costs. Local business owner Jorge Martinez says his company has seen more purchase orders as it prepares to meet a rise in regional demand. ValleyCentral.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. Erin Elizabeth Gámez of Brownsville achieved a 100 percent rating on the Texas AFL-CIO’s scorecard (89th legislative session) and was the only Rio Grande Valley lawmaker to earn a perfect score (other Valley lawmakers scored lower). Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ ERO Architects produced three videos on the new Hidalgo County Courthouse as part of a project aimed at creating a modern, secure judicial facility; CEO Brian Godinez said the design includes clear circulation—separating defendants from the public—to boost safety and efficiency. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ The McAllen Police Department held a 38-second radio silence on Friday at 3:29 p.m. to honor the five-year anniversary of Officers Edelmiro Garza Jr. and Ismael Z. Chavez—who were ambushed during a domestic call at the 3500 block of Queta Ave on July 11—and to remember Officers Federico R. Saenz, Rosalin Suarez Jr. and Reynaldo V. Lopez—whose sacrifices continue to be honored. ValleyCentral.com
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
By the time a man realizes that his father was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong.
~ Charles Wadsworth
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