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Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Weslaco family said their home remains unfinished a year after hiring contractor Jorge Trevino who abandoned the remodel and is accused of a scam by using their personal information to apply for loans—leaving the family to live in unsafe conditions. KRGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas State Technical College chancellor Mike Reeser praised a new federal workforce initiative that lets CTE students access Pell Grants—this change will quickly help Texans gain skills for high-paying jobs in emerging projects. He made his remarks during a roundtable hosted by US Sen. John Cornyn. Rio Grande Guardian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas currently has over 100,000 DACA recipients in limbo as a lawsuit led by Attorney General Ken Paxton challenges the program's legality—immigration attorney Carlos Moctezuma Garcia said many dreamers may be forced to move if work permit renewals are blocked. KRGV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Mission family hired Cadena Design for a $75,000 renovation to update two bedrooms and a bathroom for an aging, handicapped mother, but after a year the work remains incomplete. Estela Perez said the project was expected to finish in 14 weeks yet still lacks doors, baseboards, and proper safety features—Cadena Design plans to complete the work by the end of October. KRGV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Oct 3, 2025, high school football games saw teams like the Grulla Gators beat the Hidalgo Pirates and the Carthage Bulldogs win their matchups. The First & Goal Highlights report detailed final scores from each game, showing strong performances throughout the region. KRGV
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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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