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McAllen
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City of Mission is collecting donations for its Adopt-A-Grandparent initiative to bring holiday cheer to nursing home residents. Items including teddy bears, socks, blankets, board games and coloring books can be dropped off at city hall (or police and fire departments) until December 12. KRGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four McAllen ISD student performers qualified for the 31st Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Vocal Competition after nationwide auditions with only 20 high school and 10 middle school spots available. They will compete in the semifinals on Dec 4 and Dec 5 and in the finals on Dec 6 while vying for thousands of dollars in scholarships and performance opportunities. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today at Embassy Suites Conference Center in McAllen, I-LinCP RGV hosts a network luncheon focused on the region’s need for better roads, water, power and drainage. Leaders including Pete Alvarez, Jim Darling, Mark Dombroski and Raul Sesin explain how working together can solve these issues—local experts share plans for lasting change. Rio Grande Guardian
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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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3rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
8 AM – 2 PM — Firemen's Park — Proceeds benefit young mothers — Participate in a festive 5K with custom medals and event shirts.
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Mcallen Holiday Parade 2025
6-7:30 p.m. — McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium — Free entry — Experience the largest holiday and helium balloon parade in Texas with a vibrant parade route.
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Mariachi Christmas Celebration
7-9 p.m. — Rowe High School, 2101 N Ware Rd, McAllen, TX — Entry to be determined — Celebrate the Christmas season with vibrant mariachi music and traditional Mexican dance performances.
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Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — El Divino Dining & Cocktails — 25% off tickets with code UGLY25 — Celebrate the holiday season in your ugliest sweater while enjoying drinks, games, and photo contests.
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