Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ La Joya School District mourned the loss of a Palm View High student and will offer counselors in the coming days to help students and staff cope. The grieving community united in remembrance—awaiting further details on funeral services. Fox Rio Grande Valley
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car crash in Mission last night at 10:30 p.m. killed a 17-year-old when a Toyota Tacoma did not stop at a sign at the intersection of 4 and a Half Mile Road and La Homa Road, hitting a GMC Envoy that rolled over—DPS is investigating while the Tacoma driver remains in the hospital. Fox Rio Grande Valley
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M AgriLife Research is designing a new $53.5 million research center at the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center McAllen campus to study public health, low-water agriculture, and food system biosecurity in the Rio Grande Valley. The board of regents will review the design before the project moves into construction. KRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hidalgo County Health & Human Services unveiled its first virtual care station on Sept. 3 at the county clinic on E. Hackberry Avenue in McAllen to provide free primary care through secure video consultations—offering prescriptions, diagnosis and referrals. The project was developed with OnMed, Molina Healthcare, and United Healthcare to improve local access to care. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ Dr. Lyuba Levine from DHR Health said that ovarian cancer is hard to detect because symptoms like tummy pain and bloating might be mistaken for minor issues — she urged women to notice body changes and talk with their doctor early. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month — observed this September — reminds everyone to stay informed about early care options. Rio Grande Guardian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A photographer covered UTRGV’s first football game today and documented the historic event from his unique viewpoint—capturing a milestone for the university. KRGV
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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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Bingo Night with Bingo Players
8 PM - 2 AM — Cine El Rey — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling night of bingo games and entertainment in McAllen.
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