Good morning, McAllen.

The stabbing incident in Pharr last Friday left teen Anthony Sanchez in critical condition after he suffered seven stab wounds while his peer Fernando Gaetan, Jr. was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and later released on bond—families on both sides are now seeking justice as police investigate the case.

A federal judge dismissed a felony charge against Taco Olay’s manager Juan Ramirez Cortez in Mission after ruling the evidence was not enough for smuggling claims—he now faces two misdemeanor charges and will attend a hearing on Friday.

Christopher Lee Soto was declared incompetent to stand trial in court on Wednesday for the murder charge linked to the October 2023 stabbing death of his female roommate in Alamo—he will be held for 120 days in a mental health facility as further tests continue.

A McAllen resident, Narciso Dominguez III, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release for mailing about 220 pounds of cocaine a day — authorities discovered 95 pounds in his vehicle and seized over 500 pounds during a traffic stop in May on his suspected drug trafficking operation. He pleaded guilty on March 27 after his actions were uncovered by officials.

Hector Reyes Mendez was sentenced to 60 years in prison for murdering Salvadorian immigrant Jose Sorto Molina in McAllen and received credit for 353 days served + Mario Nelson Amaya faced charges for filing a false police report.

The City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the grand opening of Camp McAllen yesterday at its new 20 acre campground.

The facility offers fishing, kayaking, camping, archery and bike riding + features a walking trail, archery range and group pavilion.

South Texas Health System Heart — located at 416 Lindberg Ave. Suite B in McAllen — earned a Center of Excellence designation from Optum for its bariatric surgery program.

The facility received this honor for 10 consecutive years, showing its ongoing commitment to high-quality weight-loss surgery.

A new Texas law eases vaccine exemptions for school enrollment and is raising concerns among educators and health experts amid a measles outbreak with over 1,000 cases reported—the changes will take effect on September 1 with the new process set to be implemented in the 2025-2026 school year.

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.

BashfortheWorld Concert

7-10 p.m. — Cine El Rey — Ticket prices vary — Experience the lyrical talent of BashfortheWorld, a rising star from North Texas.