Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
Good morning, Edinburg.
McAllen High student Dylan Kelly is strong in swimming and serves his community with his non-profit Blessing Bags—an effort to give food to those in need across Rio Grande Valley—by starting with 40 food bags and now joining more than ten volunteers.
Border Patrol agents raided a stash house in Edinburg Tuesday at about 5:25 p.m.— arresting four individuals, including two U.S. citizens and two Mexican nationals, for transporting and harboring 21 unlawful migrants.
Federal agents arrested four suspects in Edinburg, Donna, and Weslaco after they found two stash houses holding 24 undocumented immigrants—each is charged with harboring and transporting immigrants and could face up to 10 years in federal prison.
Hidalgo police charged Eguaciso Luna Jr. with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault after he ran a red light and caused a three-vehicle crash on Tuesday at the intersection of Dicker—McColl that killed one man and injured two others while his bond was set at $350,000.
More than 2,000 Rio Grande Valley students will benefit from five JET grants totaling $1,174,514 as TWC Commissioner Albert Treviño III presented the funds at Texas Southmost College on August 20—money that will upgrade technical training for healthcare and welding.
Fraternal twins Laura and Francisco Trevino celebrated their birthday when Laura donated her kidney to Francisco at DHR Health in Edinburg, ending his six-year search for a donor — both twins are now recovering at the hospital.
UTRGV Athletics warned fans about fake tickets and fake gear as scammers try to take advantage of high demand for its first football season.
Officials say fans should buy season tickets through the website and check for the official hologram — standing room only tickets have not been issued — to avoid scams for games starting Aug 30.
Edwards Abstract and Title Co. 145th Anniversary BBQ
11 AM – 2 PM — Region One Education Service Center — Free entry — Celebrate 145 years of service with food, entertainment, and community spirit.
Sul Ross Lobos vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Football
1-4 p.m. — Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Experience a thrilling college football matchup as the Sul Ross Lobos face off against the Vaqueros.
Gloves and Glory Event
6:30-9:30 a.m. — Bert Ogden Arena — Starts at $149 — Experience the unforgettable Gloves and Glory at Edinburg's premier venue.
REALTORS® & Friends 5K Run
7:30-11:00 a.m. — Edinburg Municipal Park — Entry fee required — Run for a cause and help fund educational scholarships for local graduating seniors.
PAD Awareness 5K
7:30-10 a.m. — Edinburg Municipal Park — Check registration for fees — Participate in a 5K run to raise awareness for Peripheral Arterial Disease during PAD Awareness Month.
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