Good morning, Edinburg.

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is accepting float applications for the Night of Lights Parade in downtown along Closner Boulevard on Friday, Dec.

4. Businesses, organizations and families must submit their applications by Friday, Nov. 20 to join the Christmas in the Toy Box celebration.

Cynthia Sakulenzki has stepped down as President and CEO of the RGV Hispanic Chamber after 26½ years — the board confirmed an executive search for a new leader while she will continue serving the community.

Comedian Gary Owen will perform at McAllen Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Oct.

25 at 7 a.m. on his No Hard Feelings Tour, marking his first Rio Grande Valley show (audiences can expect fresh, in-person comedy).

The Texas Historical Commission placed a new plaque today in Mercedes at Missouri Avenue and Third Street to honor the former Colegio Jacinto Treviño, one of the first Mexican American colleges that taught Mexican American studies in the early 1970s and continues to shape local heritage.

Donna corn farmer John Billman said severe drought has cut his yields by over 50% and now provides only two months of feed instead of six for his livestock.

Texas A&M experts report similar impacts across the Rio Grande Valley as smaller crops — a drought sign — hike feed costs.

A 12-inch water line break on Oct.

19 led Military Highway Water Supply Corporation to issue a boil water notice for San Juan and Alamo customers; residents must boil water for drinking, cooking or washing (the notice remains active until officials resolve the issue).

Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas is providing free mental health services to help residents manage depression, anxiety (and panic disorder).

The organization encourages those needing support to use its community resources, according to Jacqueline Garcia.

Mariscos Lauro Villar in Olmito serves 'al mojo de ajo' + fried calamari topped with mayonnaise on Thursday, Oct.

17 to bring a taste of the Pacific Coast, featuring a simple menu in a lively, Mexican-styled setting.