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Sunday, August 31st, 2025
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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jayson Martinez Gonzalez pleaded guilty to murder in the Dec. 20th, 2022 shooting at a home off Oakland Avenue and South 19 1/2 Street in McAllen—witnesses said his face tattoos earned him the nickname reptile, he received 741 days jail credit as part of a nine-year sentence, and co-defendant Reinaldo Sanchez Jr. faces a Sept. 10 hearing on related charges. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Javier Villalobos said on Facebook that 33 citations have been issued to businesses in the Entertainment District Friday night. He also urged downtown bar owners to raise the admission age to 21 after an officer was assaulted on August 24. KRGV
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Valley high school football teams started the season with competitive games during the week—one recap reviewed key moments and standout plays from the matchups. KRGV
- ➤ Channel 5 Sports broadcast live from Vaqueros Village—covering the Vaqueros Game Day event on Saturday, August 30. Local fans tuned in to see game day activities and cheer on their team. KRGV
- ➤ PSJA North High School head football coach Marcus Kaufmann told Channel 5 Sports about his view on how UTRGV football has changed high school rankings. KRGV
- ➤ John Simmons—director of football operations for the Vaqueros—manages travel, budgeting and meals to keep the team running smoothly. He said strong relationships with former colleagues helped bring a Division I program to the Rio Grande Valley. KRGV
- ➤ National college sports writer Matt Brown from Xtra Points discussed the new UTRGV football program with the Channel 5 Sports Team yesterday. KRGV
- ➤ Fans attending UTRGV's inaugural football game at Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium will pass through weapon detection systems at every entrance and must follow a clear bag policy—backpacks and purses are not allowed except for medical and diaper bags that will be searched. Security measures aim to ensure a safe event for everyone watching. KRGV
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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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