Good morning, Edinburg.

Actor Terrence Howard visited Edinburg on Monday, July 27, 2026, for an unknown business venture and was honored with a proclamation from Mayor Omar Ochoa at city hall (the day is now designated Terrence Howard Day).

American Airlines experienced an IT outage Tuesday that led to canceled flights at McAllen International Airport *including an 11:30 p.m. arrival and a 10:25 p.m. departure*, though services resumed later that night.

The thriller Borderline, largely filmed in Brownsville, debuted on July 17 in theaters outside Texas and is now on streaming platforms.

On Aug. 7 during First Friday, a private screening and mixer will occur at the George Ramirez Performing Arts Academy — cast and crew meet-and-greet is planned.

Rio Grande Valley native Ethan Gallardo, a PSJA North graduate, has built a decade-long voice acting career with roles in anime like My Hero Academia and One Piece, and he is set to start new projects in video games and anime.

South Texas Builders Association reports construction delays and extra costs as immigration enforcement causes severe labor shortages—some projects now take up to a year and add $10,000 to $20,000 per home.

The group plans to deliver a petition at Rally in the Valley to urge work permits for construction workers.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine held its white coat ceremony last Saturday, July 25 at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex—56 new doctors, over 60 percent local, began their medical school journey geared to serve the Valley.

Barak Concert at Bert Ogden Arena

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