Good morning, McAllen.

The McAllen Public Library is hosting a free workshop on self-advocacy for adults with disabilities on Sunday, Sept.

20 (3 p.m.) in collaboration with Easter Seals. No registration is required.

Authorities cited the property owner of an illegal dumpsite on North FM 1015 after a fire—reportedly caused by illegal burning of scrap tires and vehicles—raised safety concerns among nearby businesses while fire marshals plan increased patrols.

South Texas College Ballet Folklórico will perform at an FC Dallas game on Saturday, Sept.

19 and at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Sunday, Sept. 20. The 32 dancers have practiced twice weekly from 7 to 10 p.m. (three years in the making) for the historic invitation.

UTRGV will open Texas’ third optometry school in McAllen next fall to help fill a local shortage of eye doctors.

The new college — located in the old Monitor newspaper offices on Nolana Avenue near Jackson Road — will offer the state’s most affordable Doctor of Optometry program.

Today at Cine El Rey, educator Thomas Ray Garcia celebrated his 33rd birthday while hosting a People for Public Schools rally in McAllen as he seeks the Texas State Board of Education District 2 seat.

He stressed public education's value and vowed to block state changes to curriculum standards.

Gov. Abbott awarded over $5 million in grants Tuesday in Harlingen as part of the TVC's Grants Across Texas Tour — including over $2 million to boost veteran housing and mental health services in the Rio Grande Valley.