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Friday, September 27th, 2024
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Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nightly road closures in McAllen and Pharr are planned due to the I-2/I-69C Interchange Project, impacting local traffic patterns. ValleyCentral.com
- ➤ McAllen, Texas, in partnership with H-E-B, is set to host its annual Holiday Parade themed 'Noche Magica' on December 7, featuring Dallas Cowboys legend Tony Tolbert and a 45-foot SpongeBob SquarePants balloon. ValleyCentral.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department finds stolen vehicle and catalytic converters during a search warrant in Donna, taking a man and a woman in for questioning. ValleyCentral.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arnie Segovia, a McAllen native known as ArnieTex online, has gained nearly a million followers by sharing his traditional South Texas dishes and barbecue recipes, celebrating his culture and familial cooking traditions during Hispanic Heritage Month. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Shepherd Group is advancing a plan to create an empowerment zone from the Pharr International Bridge to Port Mansfield, seeking $25 million in state funding and collaboration from U.S. and Mexican officials for the economic and secure supply chain corridor. Rio Grande Guardian
- ➤ McAllen plans to revise city codes from the 1970s to streamline the process for small businesses to launch, including faster variance approvals by the planning director. KRGV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ben the Andean bear is moving from Gladys Porter Zoo to ABQ BioPark Zoo in New Mexico as part of a conservation effort for endangered species. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez requests a waiver for the FCC Federal Broadband Map, arguing it inaccurately excludes the Rio Grande Valley from funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act due to its flawed representation of broadband access. Rio Grande Guardian
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Cuco Concert
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Mocedades: A Nostalgic Musical Evening
Experience the romantic and nostalgic sounds of the iconic Spanish group Mocedades, featuring their classic hits and a special performance by Rafael Basurto.
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Anime Fiesta - Saturday in McAllen
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Stand-Up Comedy with René Vaca
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Helloween Horror Night at Suerte Bar & Grill
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Invest Smartly: A Pathway to Financial Success
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Sebastian Esquivel Concert Featuring Eugenio Esquivel and Los Esquivel
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Fiesta de Palmas
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