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McAllen
Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ McAllen ISD led a donation drive that collected essential supplies from 16 schools to help Kerr County flood victims by sending a trailer full of hygiene products, food that lasts, and bottled water. The supplies reached the San Antonio Food Bank, which helped nearly 100,000 people each week since floods began on July 4 — showing strong community support. Fox Rio Grande Valley
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man turned himself in to Weslaco police overnight after claiming he killed a woman near the 600 block of W. 11th St.—Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and no names have been released yet. ValleyCentral.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Edinburg swore in Gerry Lozano as the new Place 4 council member on Wednesday evening after a judge overturned the November 2023 results that had favored David White. He said he is eager to meet city officials to begin working on solutions — a relief after a long contest. ValleyCentral.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ STHS McAllen earned the Get With The Guidelines Stroke Plus Gold Award from the American Heart Association & American Stroke Association today for the sixth consecutive year, showing its strong commitment to timely stroke care in the Rio Grande Valley. Rio Grande Guardian
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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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BashfortheWorld Concert
7-10 p.m. — Cine El Rey — Ticket prices vary — Experience the lyrical talent of BashfortheWorld, a rising star from North Texas.
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One is not born, but rather becomes, oneself.
~ Simone de Beauvoir
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