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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Polls open until 7 p.m. and free pet microchips Nov. 14

Plus, Edinburg wants canned food and volunteers for 1,000 Thanksgiving baskets.

The Daily McAllen team2 stories11 sources4 min read

City HallTop story

McAllen will give away 250 free pet microchips on Sat., Nov. 14

The microchip clinic runs from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 14

McAllen City Hall employee parking lot, 1300 W. Houston Ave.

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.8 a.m.to noon
  • 8 a.m. to noonFree pet microchips
Date
Sat., Nov. 14
Supply
250 microchips

Sources: Fox Rio Grande Valley, Texas Border Business

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WhenWhat
8 a.m. to noonFree pet microchips
DateSat., Nov. 14
Supply250 microchips

If your dog or cat doesn't have a microchip yet, here's a free fix. The city of McAllen will host a free microchip event so lost pets can be identified and returned home. Texas Border Business says Palm Valley Animal Society staff will administer the chips at the clinic.

  • Open to McAllen residents only
  • Service is first come, first served, while supplies last
  • Dogs and cats must be at least 2 months old
  • Organizer: city Health, Code Compliance and Animal Care Services

You'll need proof that you live inside McAllen city limits. We'd bring a valid ID and a McAllen utility bill, which is what Fox Rio Grande Valley lists. Only 250 chips are available, so get there early.

250free microchips for McAllen residents' dogs and cats

They go first come, first served, while supplies last.

Sources: Fox Rio Grande Valley, Texas Border Business

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Edinburg

Edinburg's food drive wants donations and volunteers for 1,000 Thanksgiving baskets

If you'd like to help a neighbor's Thanksgiving, the city of Edinburg's 16th annual is asking for canned foods, microwavable items and volunteers. City staff, Edinburg CISD and H-E-B will distribute 1,000 turkeys and 1,000 food baskets to pre-selected families on Sat., Nov. 21.

Edinburg collects donations through Nov. 17 and delivers Nov. 21

  1. Nov. 16Volunteers start sorting cans and making baskets, through Nov. 18
  2. Nov. 17Last day to donate nonperishable items
  3. Nov. 21Kickoff at 9 a.m. at 315 Mark S. Pena Drive, then deliveries begin

Sources: KRGV, Texas Border Business

  • Edinburg City Hall: 415 W. University Drive
  • Edinburg Police Department: 1702 S. Closner Boulevard
  • Edinburg Parks and Recreation: 315 Mark S. Pena Drive
  • Also: Central Fire Station, Precinct 4 Constable and all ECISD schools
  • To volunteer, call (956) 381-5631

“We have tons and tons of cans coming in, any type of support to come in and help sort.”

Anthony Davila, Edinburg recreation manager

Each basket will hold 20 to 30 nonperishable items, and Davila said expiration dates always get checked.

Edinburg's food drive aims for 1,000 turkeys and 1,000 baskets

1,000
turkeys to hand out
1,000
food baskets for pre-selected families
20 to 30
nonperishable items in each basket
16th
annual Edinburg Cares Food Drive

Sources: KRGV, Texas Border Business

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News Notes

Election Day

If you're voting today, all 69 Hidalgo County polling locations open at 7 a.m. and stay open for 12 hours, and an elections official said a Weslaco voter can use any McAllen location. More than 162,000 people voted early in person. KRGV

162,000people, and more, voted early in person in Hidalgo County

More than 14,000 voted at each of , UTRGV and the Elections Annex Building.

Source: KRGV

Veterans

South Texas Health System will hold A Salute to Valley Veterans Concert and Community Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Sat., Nov. 7, at STHS Edinburg. The event will also focus on mental health. KRGV

Manufacturing

Fifteen people from government, manufacturing, education and workforce groups met Oct. 22 at the Pharr Global Business Hub for a roundtable hosted by the Pharr Economic Development Corporation. They talked about industrial growth, workforce preparation, automation and investment in the Valley. Texas Border Business

Searches

Altiva Management Group of Edinburg is running Mercedes' city manager search and the Mission EDC's CEO search for a flat $25,000 fee for each. MyRGV.com

UTRGV football

Lamar beat UT Rio Grande Valley 52-23 Saturday in Edinburg. Lamar's Aiden McCown accounted for three touchdowns. KLTV.com

Home

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To whom ever ran over our dog tonight I hope you feel guilty of the crime you committed..

“RIP Shadow. Rest easy sweet boy”

— A neighbor, Brookwood

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The Wrap

Is there a better reason to cut a ribbon than a playground built for every kid? The City of McAllen opens its all-inclusive playground with a ribbon cutting Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 10 to 11 a.m. A place where every kid gets a turn sounds like a win to us.

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  2. Sat., Nov. 7Elsa weighs gravel pits for flood control, and Pharr cancels its parade
  3. Fri., Nov. 6New inclusive playground opens at McAllen's Retama Park
  4. Thurs., Nov. 5Edinburg's library wins a $46,000 mental health grant
  5. Wed., Nov. 4UTRGV lands $2.2 million to fight screwworm with drones
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Polls open until 7 p.m. and free pet microchips Nov. 14

Plus, Edinburg wants canned food and volunteers for 1,000 Thanksgiving baskets.

The TLDR

  1. Hidalgo County polls open at 7 a.m. for 12 hours today
  2. McAllen will give away 250 free pet microchips Nov. 14
  3. Edinburg's food drive wants cans and volunteers for 1,000 baskets
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