Good morning, Edinburg.

Restaurants in the Rio Grande Valley hit by flooding can now apply for a $10,000 grant from the DoorDash Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund to cover costs such as rent, inventory, and utilities—this relief follows a March thunderstorm that caused significant damage.

The grants, available online, aim to help local businesses manage unexpected expenses and remain open.

An Edinburg North High School student admitted to bringing an unloaded Glock with a loaded magazine carrying 10 rounds to campus on Tuesday and now faces federal charges for firearm possession in a school zone—he said he bought the gun a week earlier.

Cindy Gonzalez, a third grade reading and writing teacher at J.P.

LeNoir Elementary, won the H-E-B Excellence in Education Rising Star Award on May 4—she was honored among thousands of educators and earned a $5,000 check along with a $5,000 grant for her school—recognizing her commitment to empowering her students.

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, Hidalgo County Commissioner Everardo (Ever) Villarreal is offering all Precinct 3 teachers a free medium coffee at Scooter’s Coffee at 700 N.

Shary Rd. today from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Teachers must show their school ID to claim the coffee.

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!

5th Annual Lotería 5K Run

7:30-10:00 a.m. — Edinburg Municipal Park — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Lotería with a spirited 5K run featuring unique medals.