Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
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🏘️ Community
Mario Reyna (leader of the Prosperity Task Force) wrote a guest column urging local mentors to support groups like United Way and local Boys & Girls Clubs to guide youth in Hidalgo County.
He stressed that expanding mentoring programs is critical to help young people learn, avoid trouble, and strengthen the community.
🏛️ Government
Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 upgraded aging drainage systems as rapid urban growth overwhelmed infrastructure designed for farmland — voters approved $385 million in bonds to restore channels, add detention ponds, and expand capacity.
Yvette Barrera said projects during a March storm kept neighborhoods dry and further work will continue to protect the area.
🎉 Edinburg Events
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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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