Good morning, Edinburg.

Progreso ISD board president Juan J.

Ramos Jr. was arrested in Weslaco on charges of public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance — the district said the matter is an individual one that will not disrupt school operations.

Local officials in Alamo and Palm are urging residents to prepare for hurricane season by collecting sandbags from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and following weather updates—fire crews remain ready with a water rescue craft in case of floods.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and state officials are holding a press conference in Edinburg today to announce new efforts to control and eradicate the New World Screwworm—measures meant to protect local livestock.

Edinburg City Council approved $6,997,000 in bonds for landfill improvements that will be repaid over 10 to 20 years from fee revenues and will not raise taxes—local financial advisors said the bonds offer a rate of about 4.47% and will be callable in 10 years.

State officials announced plans today in Edinburg to build an $8.5 million sterile fly facility at Moore Air Base aimed at stopping the screwworm outbreak from Mexico from reaching South Texas + USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz detailed the measure during a news conference.

Hilda Ramirez donated her kidney to her husband Hugo in 2023 — giving him a second chance at life after his kidneys failed from COVID complications and years of dialysis.

The couple now urges others to become donors as Channel 5 News and the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance host a registration drive Friday at the Weslaco studio from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Edinburg native and South Padre Island surfer Joni Blair marks International Surfing Day as a time to honor the ocean and encourage young women in the Rio Grande Valley to try surfing.

Blair, who started her journey decades ago, said the ocean gives her clarity and reminds her to care for nature—teaching that every beginner can learn with support.

956 Sports Cards Show

11 a.m.–5 p.m. — Bert Ogden Arena — Admission varies — Discover an exciting collection of sports cards, Pokémon cards, memorabilia, and more with celebrity meet and greets.

Palomazo Norteno

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Bert Ogden Arena — Check website for price — Experience the vibrant sounds of Latin music at this lively event.