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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city of McAllen and McAllen Independent School District held a ribbon cutting for Morris-Perez Park, a new $1.4 million recreational space built under budget and open daily from morning until 11 p.m. Land provided by the school district was transformed — unused land became a park — to serve students and the wider community. KRGV
- ➤ Eagle Scouts will work this weekend — installing 75 new directional signs along the six-mile Mission Hike and Bike Trail to boost safety and help first responders reach anyone in need of aid. Some sections of the trail will be temporarily closed until the project is completed by Sunday afternoon. KRGV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A GMC Canyon pickup truck collided with an Edinburg dump truck on 10th Avenue at Schunior Road after running a stop sign, causing a fuel leak and road closure—city crews and the fire department cleared the spill while the driver was treated at DHR Health. KRGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 22-year-old man pleaded guilty on Thursday in rural Edinburg — he was sentenced to 15 years for his role in a kidnapping that led to the murder of Teodoro Martinez, whose body was discovered in a burning vehicle in March 2022. KRGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ PSJA Independent School District unveiled a renovated press box and suites at PSJA Stadium yesterday morning to serve more than 12,000 fans and honor longtime trustee Carlos Villegas Jr—who has been the voice of Bear football for over three decades. The upgrades will boost the game day experience as the district kicks off a new football season. KRGV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV Athletics announced additional free parking and shuttle services will be available for the inaugural Vaqueros football game set to be held in Edinburg on Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. Free parking will be provided at the Gray Lot on Texas Road (capacity 1,000 vehicles) while shuttle service will begin 15 minutes before tailgating from designated campus lots. KRGV
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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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The Addams Family Musical
3:00 – 4:30 PM — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Age 8+ recommended — Enjoy a comical feast of wackiness as Wednesday Addams navigates love and family secrets.
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Buena Vista Orchestra Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $57 — Experience the vibrant and authentic sounds of Cuba with the Buena Vista Orchestra led by Jesus 'Aguaje' Ramos.
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Platanito Comedy Show
8:00-9:30 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a lively comedy show in Spanish, perfect for adults 18 and older.
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Object-Oriented Programming in C# Rev. 6.1 Training Class
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — McAllen Flight Academy — $1750 — Dive into comprehensive C# programming with hands-on training led by experts.
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