Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Edinburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new $7 million multipurpose sports facility funded by COVID relief dollars is set to open in May near Expressway 83 in Weslaco & features gymnasiums, batting cages and weight rooms. KRGV
- ➤ Valley residents earning $67,000 or less will receive free tax preparation services from United Way of South Texas VITA starting at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 113 W. Pecan Boulevard in McAllen as 130+ volunteers aim to help 3,500 families. KRGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new group of 7th graders across the Rio Grande Valley joined the Gear Up program to boost college readiness as Brownsville ISD was awarded $7 million to support over 2,300 students in 10 middle schools. Each school receives a dedicated mentor + parents get training to navigate college information. KRGV
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Valley Symphony Orchestra: Star Wars and Four Hands Concert
8-10 p.m. — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the epic melodies of Star Wars alongside a stunning four-hand piano concerto in a night of cinematic celebration.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Don't mistake motion for progress.
~ Alfred Montapert
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