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Tuesday, August 13th, 2024

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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Make-A-Wish RGV is organizing events like Walk For Wishes and Wine For Wishes in September to fund wishes for critically ill children.  KRGV

ECONOMY NEWS

  • McAllen, Texas, addresses the national pilot shortage with local training programs aiming to certify more pilots at reduced costs.  ValleyCentral.com

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen initiated Howdy Week, introducing the new PALM Camp to integrate students into university traditions and culture.  ValleyCentral.com

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Residents protested outside Donna City Hall against the council's decision to skip November's election for two council positions amid legal controversies over term extensions.  KRGV

SPORTS NEWS

  • Topgolf in Pharr, Texas, is hosting the inaugural Special Olympics golf event, marking golf's addition to the Special Olympics' sports roster.  ValleyCentral.com

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • The Valley Wedding & Event Expo

    Meet with top wedding and event vendors from the Rio Grande Valley at this engaging expo.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • Manic Monday Mixer Networking Event

    Experience a vibrant networking opportunity tailored for business owners and professionals at the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's signature event in McAllen.

    Mon, 9/9/24

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  • Small Business Academy: Leadership & Management Workshop

    Learn essential leadership and management skills in this comprehensive workshop, part of a six-course series aimed at enhancing your small business expertise.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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  • Tribute to Jose Alfredo Jimenez

    Experience a heartfelt tribute to the king of Mexican regional music, featuring personal stories and performances by his son, Jose Alfredo Jimenez Medel, at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

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JOB BOARD

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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The cure for pain is in the pain.

~ Rumi

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