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Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in South Texas were affected by the closure of migrant child shelter operations and lined up early at a Brownsville job fair for welding jobs at SpaceX. McAllen city manager Isaac Tawil worked with airlines to restore routes to Mexico City and announced a $230 million mixed-use project to boost the local economy—offering hope amid national challenges. The Texas Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office provided safety tips for holiday travel as many locals headed to visit friends and family for Thanksgiving—officials advised travelers to follow established guidelines for a safe journey. KRGV
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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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Volunteer Opportunity at Giving Machines
12 PM – 10 PM — McAllen Food Park — Free entry — Participate in a meaningful service opportunity to spread love and help those in need this Christmas season.
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