Good morning, Edinburg.

On Sept. 11, the Latina Leadership Conference will be held at the Mission Event Center in Mission to empower local leaders.

The event (hosted by the RGVHCC) will feature keynote speakers Jacqueline Puente and former Justice Eva Guzman and offer networking and development sessions.

Dignitaries gathered last Friday at the McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridge to mark its 100th birthday as local and binational leaders, including McAllen Mayor Villalobos, highlighted the bridge’s role in fostering cross-border ties and regional growth during challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.

The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Mija Media House have launched Vendiendo Con Mi Grandma & Grandpa Kids Mercadito to boost entrepreneurship, literacy, and leadership among children in the Rio Grande Valley.

It will be held Friday, Aug. 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Pharr.

Entrepreneurs can join Part 2 of a high-impact marketing workshop with Ferdi at the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Friday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m. The session builds on the first workshop and offers strategies for creating content, launching social media ads + setting up lead-generating systems.

Quinta Mazatlan will host Chicharras Live on Thursday, July 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen — the event features live music by Valley Sereno Strings, cicada sounds, crafts, and educational booths with $5 admission for adults and children and free entry for kids two and under.

Major U.S. senator candidates are holding events this week in South Texas.

Ken Paxton holds a rally today at 5:30 p.m. in McAllen at University Draft House Townlake, and James Talarico will speak at noon on Wednesday at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg.

DHR Health Transplant Institute in Edinburg earned a No. 2 ranking in Texas + No. 16 nationally for its kidney transplant services, as reported on July 7.

The institute, launched less than a decade ago to fill a critical need, now helps residents avoid long trips for lifesaving transplants.

The USDA has released nearly 400 million sterile flies along the Texas-Mexico border to fight the New World Screwworm outbreak — a measure that disrupts the pest's mating cycle — and now urges residents to report livestock injuries to local vets.

Grupo Frontera – Triste Pero Bien C*bron Tour

7:00 – 9:30 PM — Bert Ogden Arena — Tickets available — Experience live music from Grupo Frontera in Edinburg, Texas.

Grupo Frontera Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Bert Ogden Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of vibrant music with Grupo Frontera's live performance.

Barak Concert at Bert Ogden Arena

7 p.m. — Bert Ogden Arena — Ticket availability varies — Experience the vibrant performance of Barak in Edinburg.