Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pharr Town Center is opening a new IKEA today, the 12th in Texas and the first in the Rio Grande Valley—Pharr Economic Development Corporation President Victor Perez said his team worked with LEVCOR to secure the store. Rio Grande Guardian
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If the path ahead of you is clear, you're probably on someone else's.
~ Joseph Campbell
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