Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
Good morning, McAllen.
🏘️ Community
Residents in Progreso say trash is piling up in three subdivisions after the city switched its garbage service from Santana Waste Management to J Services.
City officials say new bins will arrive by Saturday, Oct. 18 — while residents like Alex Sandoval ask for better communication.
🎓 Education
South Texas College and the City of McAllen have partnered to offer free GED and English classes at three public libraries in McAllen—Lark Branch, McAllen Public, and Palm View.
Classes start Monday, Oct. 13 and interested participants must register by phone or visit the STC Pecan Campus.
🏛️ Government
Pharr Bridge Director Luis Bazan presented his August report to the Pharr Bridge Board—he noted total crossings dropped by 3.40% with southbound cars falling 11.4% while northbound numbers and revenue showed modest increases.
He said fluctuations from tariff policy changes will keep trends unclear until the second quarter of 2026.
🎉 McAllen Events
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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.
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.
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