The City of McAllen is calling on residents to stop flushing wipes and other non-flushable items down the toilet. Products labeled “flushable” can still cause serious problems in the wastewater system, contributing to blockages, equipment damage and costly repairs that can be prevented with proper disposal.

Attorney General Ken Paxton secured $45 million in a settlement with Gilead Sciences, Inc. (“Gilead”) to resolve claims that the company engaged in an illegal kickback scheme that improperly influenced prescriptions paid for by Texas Medicaid. Under the settlement, the company will pay $45 million to the State. Image for illustration purposes

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) celebrated thousands of young readers during its annual Summer Reads Awards, bringing students together for a celebration centered on this year’s theme, “Read to Infinity & Beyond.”

The McAllen Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Carlos Alberto Moran, 27, who is wanted on active arrest warrants for one count of Auto Theft and three counts of Burglary of a Vehicle.

STC’s PTK Honor Society, Beta Epsilon Mu chapter, is collecting book donations to support “Jags Read,” an initiative led by PTK, aimed at expanding access to reading materials and promoting literacy throughout the Rio Grande Valley (RGV).

J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys Awards $20,000 to 2026 Legacy of Learning Winners. Donna North High School’s veterinary science program earns the $10,000 grand prize; ten additional recipients receive $1,000 each.

Manuel Cruz, Executive Director of the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC), described the years of planning, public investment and intergovernmental cooperation behind the Edinburg Transit Terminal during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation's new headquarters.

A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the San Juan community on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at 6:30 a.m., creating approximately 95 full-and-part-time jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Rodrigo Ortega as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Shops at Chavez. 

Academy Award–nominated actor Terrence Howard will deliver the opening keynote on Day 2 of Social Fest 2026, Friday, November 13, at the McAllen Convention Center.

All four Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) high school marching bands earned 1st Division ratings at the University of Interscholastic League (UIL) Pigskin Marching Contest held Saturday, October 17, 2026, at McAllen Stadium, securing their advancement to the next level of UIL Competition. Image courtesy of PSJA ISD