Good morning, Edinburg.

Federal agents raided the Arroyo Terminals facility in Rio Hondo on Wednesday during an investigation into fraudulent crude oil imports— the owner was indicted on April 17th for allegedly accepting nearly 3,000 shipments with false customs paperwork.

Industry leaders and South Texas officials met in Pharr yesterday and warned that tomato prices may jump 50% in July if the U.S. Commerce Department cancels a 2019 deal with Mexico— a move that could raise food costs statewide.

On Thursday, the state Senate accepted House amendments to Senate Bill 2 creating a school voucher program and sent it to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature — Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said school choice has come to Texas.

Opponents say the billion-dollar proposal may harm public schools, especially in rural areas.

State Representative Eddie Morales said Texas may soon permanently mark the driver’s licenses of registered sex offenders—this measure aims to help police stop human trafficking and follows similar policies upheld in nine other states.

State Rep. Candy Noble filed a bill to amend the Texas Constitution—adding non-citizens to the list of people ineligible to vote alongside those too young, deemed incompetent, or convicted of certain felonies, following similar changes in fifteen states.

Open House Event

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — New Build Property — Free entry — Explore your new dream home featuring an open concept and bonus room perfect for a home office or playroom.

4th Annual Soar Like an Eagle 5K Run/Walk

7:45-10:00 AM — Edinburg Municipal Park — Entry fee required — Participate in a community 5K to support Scouts' outdoor activities and camps.

MercyMe Volunteer Opportunity

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Bert Ogden Arena — Free entry — Help out at the MercyMe Tour and enjoy the music as you volunteer.

Watermelon Festival & BBQ Cook Off

2-11 p.m. — Alamo Sports Complex — Free entry — Celebrate summer with refreshing watermelon and some of the best BBQ around!