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McAllen
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine is training future podiatrists to treat diabetes-related foot problems in the Rio Grande Valley. Local open house attendees such as high school student Catherine Flores and athlete Colton Warren learned about advanced diagnostic tools—like life-size animations—to prepare for careers that will serve the community. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission met with local healthcare leaders at Starr County Memorial Hospital to discuss how rural hospitals will use federal funds from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Local representatives highlighted needs such as better transport, staffing, and mental health services — and application decisions will be announced by Dec. 31. Rio Grande Guardian
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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.
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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.
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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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Snoopy’s Picnic & Pumpkins
4-9 p.m. — Archer Park — Free entry — Enjoy family-friendly activities, a movie screening, and local vendors amidst a festive fall atmosphere.
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Rene Vaca in McAllen
8-9:30 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket details available — Enjoy an evening of comedy with Rene Vaca in McAllen's premier venue.
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The Inaugural Heartbeat Gala
6-10 p.m. — Casa De Palmas, Trademark Collection by Wyndham — Individual: $100, Couple: $150, Table of 10: $1,000 — An elegant gala raising funds for healthcare services in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Joshua Aaron Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Iglesia Camino del Rey Upper Valley — $0.50 service fee — Experience an uplifting Night of Worship with Joshua Aaron in McAllen, TX.
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