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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ValleyCentral now offers Spanish news for its Spanish-speaking viewers in the Rio Grande Valley—updating local coverage every weekday with LOS BREVES to keep residents informed. ValleyCentral.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Early Friday, a pedestrian named Juan Nava Hernandez, 36, died after being hit by a car on S. 10th St in McAllen and police issued an arrest warrant for John Anthony Saenz—who is a 28-year-old man weighing 200 pounds and standing 5'8" with black hair and brown eyes from Edinburg—who allegedly left the scene, and authorities ask anyone with tips to call Crime Stoppers. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ A man named Carlos Gerardo Perez Muñoz was arrested in Hidalgo on Thursday for witness tampering—he told a government witness not to talk about the case and was stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Hidalgo bridge. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ McAllen police are seeking two persons of interest for a theft that occurred on July 19 at a business in the 300 block of S. Broadway St.—Anyone with information is urged to call McAllen Crime Stoppers at 956-687-8477. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ Prosecutors may drop money laundering charges against former Rio Grande City secretary Melissa Garza—Assistant U.S. Attorney Patricia Cook Profit said the government is coordinating her case with her husband’s sentencing, now rescheduled for November. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ Former Edinburg City Councilman Jorge "Coach" Salinas plans to plead guilty to a federal bribery charge—his attorney informed a federal judge on Friday—and he is set to appear in court in September where he could face up to 10 years in prison. ValleyCentral.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Multiple sources said that U.S. Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector Chief Gloria Chavez was fired on Aug 1 after 30 years of service, and OPR agents escorted her out of the building. Acting Chief Patrol Agent Jason E. Schneider replaced her as of 6:59 p.m. Friday — his updated profile now shows the change. ValleyCentral.com
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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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RGV Upscale Hotel Singles Mixer
7-9 p.m. — Casa De Palmas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham — $25 (includes one free glass of champagne) — Connect with quality singles through fun icebreakers and casual mingling.
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Back 2 School Block Party
4-9 p.m. — Archer Park — Free entry — Celebrate the new school year with local vendors, live music, and free school supplies at this family-friendly event.
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Bare Wellness Club Grand Opening & One-Year Anniversary
6-9 p.m. — Bare Wellness Club — Free entry — Celebrate a year of community and empowerment while exploring a new space focused on wellness.
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Surfistas del Sistema Live in McAllen
7-10 p.m. — Cine El Rey — All ages welcome — Experience the South Texas debut of Argentine indie artist Surfistas del Sistema along with special guests.
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IFBB Pro & NPC RGV Classic
8-11 a.m. — McAllen Convention Center — Entry fees may apply — Witness top bodybuilders compete in a showcase of strength and aesthetics.
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