Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
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🏘️ Community
The RGV Hispanic Chamber will host its Ugly Sweater Christmas Mixer on Monday, December 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 4610 S Jackson Rd in Edinburg — where local professionals can enjoy holiday cheer and outrageous sweaters.
The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery is asking for help with its holiday wreath program—officials say it has about 560 wreaths but needs 3,800 more and is seeking volunteers to place them on veteran graves December 13.
🚧 Accidents
La Joya ISD announced that Palmview High School student Gilbert Govea died following a weekend vehicle accident— the district activated its District Support Team to work with counselors and staff to support students.
🎭 Culture
The City of Edinburg is hosting its annual UFO Festival and Conference from Nov.
20—22 at the ACE Center. The event features a live stage show with cast members from Ancient Aliens, community storytelling on a 1966 UFO incident and science programs with a downtown street celebration planned to cap off the festivities.
🎓 Education
Mercedes ISD and Region One have partnered to launch a paid teacher residency program that lets aspiring teachers work in classrooms while earning their teaching certificates.
About 10 residents have enrolled, and the program will help them learn classroom planning — a key skill for running a class.
🏥 Health
RGVHCC will host a Diabetes Awareness Webinar on November 20 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.—the session will offer practical nutrition tips and information on local health resources for diabetes prevention, care, and management.
🎉 Edinburg Events
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East Texas A&M Lions vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Football
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium — Check local listings for ticket info — Witness an exciting football clash in Edinburg.
McAllen Holiday Parade
6:00 – 7:30 PM — McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium — Free entry — Celebrate the festive season with a spectacular parade expected to draw a crowd of 260,000 attendees.
A Grinchmas 5K
7:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Edinburg Municipal Park — Entry fee applies — Participate in a festive 5K run supporting local pregnancy resource centers.
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