Good morning, McAllen.

Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley will host A Night with Driscoll featuring Cruzar la Cara de la Luna on Saturday, October 11 at the UT Rio Grande Valley Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg, with the performance starting at 7:00 p.m.—doors open at 6:00 p.m. and proceeds will benefit the hospital’s Art Therapy Program.

At an event at Lone Star National Bank HQ in McAllen, the Rio Grande Valley Philanthropic Foundation presented $50,000 in checks to five local colleges to boost STEM education.

CEO Diane Milliken Garza said the foundation is working to close the gap—few Latinos hold STEM jobs even though they represent 20% of the population.

State Rep. Bobby Guerra announced he will not seek re-election after 13 years representing District 41, and his legislative colleagues praised his work on healthcare, education, and the Tejano Monument—while McAllen City Commissioner Victor Haddad said he plans to run for his seat.

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez of McAllen criticized a bill he voted against at a South Texas Alliance of Mayors event, saying the measure will cut $500 billion in Medicare and $300 billion in SNAP while benefiting the ultra wealthy — a change he warned would hurt healthcare, businesses, and services in the Rio Grande Valley — and urged local voters to engage with Congress. The Congressman stressed that these cuts and tax breaks could damage the region and harm essential support for many families.

Today, staff at Mission Regional Medical Center shaved their heads to raise breast cancer awareness and support the Mission Pink Walk that funds free mammograms (for uninsured women in the Rio Grande Valley).

The hospital will host a 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, October 11 (7 a.m.) to honor the cause.

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.

12th Annual South Texas Book Festival

11 AM – 5 PM — McAllen Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate books, culture, and imagination with activities and authors for all ages.

ORION 224 Concert

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Cine El Rey — Tickets available — Experience the captivating sounds of ORION 224 with live performances of their latest hits.

The Jins Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Gremlin — All ages — Canadian garage rockers the Jins are set to rock McAllen alongside special guests.