Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
Good morning, Edinburg.
Today, firefighters responded to a blaze on the 200 block of East Victoria Road in Edcouch that completely destroyed a home and injured one person, and they stopped the fire from spreading—officials say the Hidalgo County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause.
On Sunday, a fire on Victoria Street in Edcouch destroyed a home and led to one person being hospitalized as investigators review what started in the living room—family members safely evacuated after a son alerted them.
El Fenix Bakery—a longtime Edinburg staple since the 1940s—is receiving $10,000 through the FLIP Program to fund improvements including restriping its parking lot and installing a new sign.
The program offers 40 local businesses funding and will reimburse owners once work is finished—requiring the use of Edinburg-based contractors.
A 10-year-old boy who recorded a man hurting a small dog in Donna said the suspect—Juan Pedro Becerra—hit the animal with a shovel and was arrested Sunday after the video was shared with local police while two dogs from his property were taken to a shelter.
Hidalgo County courthouses will close for one week starting tomorrow as officials move sensitive legal records and complete setup (electronic filings will still be accepted) and will resume normal operations on March 31.
South Texas Health System and Prominence Health are hosting a free diabetes conference — the Prevent, Treat and Beat Diabetes Symposium — to educate Rio Grande Valley residents on how to prevent, treat and manage the condition.
The event will be held on Saturday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the South Texas College Nursing and Allied Health Campus in McAllen.
On March 22, STHS hosted its third annual Transformation Celebration Fashion Show at the Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport to honor five former bariatric patients who showed their journey after weight-loss surgery.
The women lost a combined 465 lbs and modeled both casual and formal outfits provided by local designers — a display of renewed health and confidence.
Atlas Maior Live Performance
8-10:30 p.m. — The Gremlin — Tickets vary — Experience the unique sounds of Atlas Maior combining diverse musical traditions in their RGV debut.
Midland Concert
3 PM — McAllen Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the blend of traditional sound and style from the acclaimed country trio Midland.
Labubu and Sonny Angel Spring Market
5-9 p.m. — Tsunami Sushi — Free entry — Explore a whimsical market with adorable collectibles, cute vendors, and tasty snacks.
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