Good morning, McAllen.

Prosperity Task Force coordinator Mario Reyna invites local residents to attend the Hunger in the RGV forum at STC Mid-Valley Campus at 8:30 a.m. on Sept.

3 to discuss needed policy changes addressing food insecurity in the region.

A federal judge extended a restraining order through Aug.

27 to stop border wall work in Alamo after an irrigation district claimed the project damaged a canal at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. A hearing is set for Aug. 17 to address the case.

A Gallup survey shows that life satisfaction in the Valley has dipped to 7.09 in 2026, with Hispanic residents reporting lower satisfaction than non-Hispanics.

Blue Zones (a nonprofit health project) is now working with local groups to use the data to support community health improvements.

Kip Owen, M.D. of DHR Health Orthopedic Institute advises student-athletes and parents to engage in off-season training and proper warm-ups as school sports resume, to lessen the risk of sprains, strains and concussions (guidance for safer play).