Good morning, McAllen.

Supply Pay, a FinTech company that factors invoices for Latin American farmers, has chosen its corporate HQ at the UT-Rio Grande Valley’s Center for Innovation and Commercialization in Weslaco—CEO William Steele said he picked Weslaco because he and his wife, who runs a local restaurant, live there—while teams in the US, Mexico and Brazil will support its operations.

City Manager Isaac Tawil and Mayor Javier Villalobos met with landlords from the 17th Street entertainment district at city hall after tenants saw their electricity cut for health and safety violations following an assault on a police officer.

One landlord, Aziz Showery, questioned why officials took weeks to reach him—he is a well-known businessman in McAllen.

On Tuesday, Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez and Governor Greg Abbott made a special announcement at the Payne Aviation Hangar where two proclamations awarded $18 million for the Mid-Valley Airport expansion — $10 million for a runway extension and $8 million for water and drainage improvements; Gonzalez later presented Abbott with the key to the city.

Diles Que No Me Maten Concert

7-11:30 p.m. — The Gremlin — All ages — Experience the eclectic sounds of the Mexico City band Diles Que No Me Maten live in McAllen this fall.

Anime Fiesta - Friday

12:00 – 1:30 PM — McAllen Convention Center — Entry Fees Apply — Celebrate Japanese animation and pop culture with guests, panels, and cosplay contests.

MS Community Program

10 AM – 3 PM — Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance — Free entry — Engage in informative discussions with MS professionals and fellow warriors about living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Chezile Concert

7-11 p.m. — Cine El Rey — All ages — Rising indie artist Chezile makes his Rio Grande Valley debut with special guest Alex Banin.

Alicia Villarreal Concert

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket info available — Experience the electrifying performance of Alicia Villarreal on her Donde Todo Comenzó 2.0 Tour 2025.