Daily
McAllen
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ MCALLEN, Texas – Mario Reyna, the executive director of RioPlex, updated that the group is working to market the Rio Grande Valley and Northern Tamaulipas globally while reviewing membership levels and information requests. Rio Grande Guardian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ RGV Rail Advocacy held an info share event on Sept. 30 at Mission Events Conference Center to explain plans for a high-speed rail system with 14 stations between Brownsville and Roma. Leaders said the project could boost property values by 7 percent and create local jobs while they work on a real estate trust for 400 acres west of Mission—steps that show growing support for future developments. Rio Grande Guardian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ South Texas Health System will host the Think Pink campaign throughout October to educate the community on early breast cancer signs and offer discounted mammograms — its first event, the Think Pink Parade, is set for Oct 4 from 8 a.m. to noon at STHS McAllen. KRGV
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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