Good morning, Edinburg.

Robert Vela High School and Longoria Middle School were placed on brief lockdown Monday after a report of a possible weapon, but an ECISD police investigation found no threat and classes resumed with everyone safe.

On Thursday, Feb. 5, the Dustin M.

Sekula Memorial Library will host World Read Aloud Day events for families with storytime (10 a.m. with community helpers and therapy dog, 11 a.m. with a fire truck display, and evening sessions with author Rose Mendez and Creatures Club’s octopus puppet show).

Friends of the Wildlife Corridor say the appropriations bill omits protections for Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge, La Lomita Chapel and Bentsen-RGV State Park, leaving these sites at risk for border wall construction + advocates urge Congress to add safeguarding language in the upcoming bill.

Edinburg Parks and Recreation hosts its annual race weekend with the Miracle Mile at Richard Flores Stadium on Feb.

6 at 6 p.m., and the David Chavana 10K Run/Walk and Fun Run on Feb. 7 (7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.) at its facility; registration closes Wed, Feb. 4.

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.

SBA Boots to Business Reboot - Edinburg

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — UTRGV Veterans Business Outreach Center — Free entry — Explore essential business ownership skills tailored for veterans and their families.

Lunar New Year Festival

10 AM – 5 PM — International Museum of Art & Science — Tickets required — Celebrate the Year of the Horse with vibrant culture, food, and performances.

Texas Southern Tigers vs. UTRGV Vaqueros Baseball

6:30-9:30 p.m. — UTRGV Baseball Stadium — Tickets vary — Watch the UTRGV Vaqueros take on the Texas Southern Tigers in a thrilling baseball matchup.