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McAllen
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ McAllen City Manager Isaac Tawil will soon announce a program that partners UTRGV business students, the McAllen Chamber, and the city’s retail development office to help stores improve business planning and marketing strategies — a win-win that supports local growth and prepares students for future careers. Rio Grande Guardian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ruben Cortez, board director of Region One Education Service Center, said the center secured two GEAR UP grants on October 20 to boost college readiness for more than 11,000 seventh graders in over 20 school systems— the program will follow students from 7th grade through their first year of college. Rio Grande Guardian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Businessman Joaquin Spamer — founder of the CIL Group — spoke via video at Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez's 2025 State of the County Address and promoted RioPlex, a new campaign to market the Rio Grande Valley and northern Tamaulipas globally. Rio Grande Guardian
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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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C Street Brass Quintet Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Starting at $47 — Experience an upbeat evening of jazz from the renowned C Street Brass Quintet.
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Clave Especial Concert
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket info available — Enjoy an evening of special musical performances in McAllen.
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Yandel - SINFÓNICO
8:00-9:30 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket info available — Enjoy a captivating performance by the renowned Puerto Rican artist Yandel in a unique orchestral setting.
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