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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ McAllen ISD will send a trailer full of donated items to help flood victims today in Kerr County. The items come from the Fill the Bus for Kerr County campaign—ended early because of heavy community support—and the trailer will go to the Food Bank of San Antonio. KRGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal harboring charges were dropped for Juan Ramirez Cortez, the Taco Ole manager arrested on July 10 at the North Conway Ave location in Mission, but he still faces misdemeanor charges for illegal hiring and employment violations+ officials noted he processed paperwork and wages for workers. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ Hector Neptaly Reyes Mendoza was found guilty of murdering 47-year-old Jose Edgardo Sorto with a machete in McAllen on July 14 — he was sentenced to 60 years in prison with 353 days of credit served. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ Yesterday afternoon in McAllen, a heavy presence of police, Border Patrol, and first responders gathered near Hackberry Avenue to address an unknown incident (official details have not been released). Fox Rio Grande Valley
- ➤ A court hearing was held Tuesday in Edinburg for Gustavo Mireles, who was convicted for the 2001 murder of Mary Jane Rebollar after DNA evidence linked him to the crime. His family and legal team said errors in the investigation violated his rights and they will seek a new trial as they await the court's decision on his appeal. ValleyCentral.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On July 14, the U.S. Department of Commerce terminated the Tomato Suspension Agreement that kept tariffs off Mexican tomatoes and required inspections, a move praised by the Florida Tomato Exchange but criticized by Texas and Arizona growers. At a press conference held at GR Fresh in south McAllen, the Texas International Produce Association warned that tomato prices may rise by fall and local jobs along the border could be affected — officials say the changes could impact up to 50,000 positions. Rio Grande Guardian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV established its first endowed chair for orthopedic surgery at the School of Medicine Tuesday morning, naming the position after Subram G. Krishnan M.D. and Sumant 'Butch' Krishnan M.D.—university officials said it will help recruit top surgeons for the program. ValleyCentral.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ South Texas Hospital hosted its annual Transform Your Life Health and Wellness Day at Tres Lagos North Park in McAllen, drawing families from across the Valley to join Zumba, yoga, healthy eating demos and mental wellness workshops — the event provided key tools to support a fuller healthy lifestyle. Fox Rio Grande Valley
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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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