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The 21st Annual Heroes & Outlaws Benefit Concert reaches a new milestone this year with H-E-B named Presenting Sponsor in a new partnership with Friends for Hope supporting the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children’s Cancer and Hematology Clinic.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Elizmar Rodriguez, a native of Donna, Texas, serves in the U.S. Navy assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Rota, Spain.Rodriguez graduated from McAllen Memorial High School in 2025. Lessons from Donna continue to shape Rodriguez’s service. 

South Texas College (STC) has been awarded an estimated $2.1 million through the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) federal grant program, providing critical support for student parents and their children over the next four years. 

The Hidalgo County Elections Department main office, located at 2015 W. Jackson Creek Ave., Edinburg, will be open until 7 p.m., today, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. 

The Junior League of McAllen is inviting nonprofit organizations to participate in its Legacy Fund Grant program, continuing the organization’s long history of volunteer service and community investment in the greater McAllen area.

Your vote is your choice. Make sure registration is on your calendar. October 5, 2026 is the Texas voter-registration deadline for the November 3 general election. AACT Now is sharing voter information and important election dates to help people prepare. Visit aactnow.org for resources. Presented by Texas Border Business and MeGustaTV.

A department-wide achievement for Pharr Police. The Pharr Police Department has earned state accreditation, recognizing rigorous standards in professionalism, accountability, training and leadership. Chief Juan Gonzalez credits the dedication and professionalism of the entire department.

What does the future of transportation mean for the Rio Grande Valley workforce? South Texas College President Ricardo Solis sees opportunities in logistics, international trade, and emerging technology. Through industry partnerships, STC is connecting workforce training with employers’ needs and preparing for electric trucks, automation, and artificial intelligence.

TRANCASA is preparing to test its first Tesla Semi, taking another step toward innovation in South Texas transportation. At the Pharr Truck Expo, Carlos Canales and his team showcased the company’s focus on technology and the future of cross-border logistics. How do you see electric trucks changing the industry?

 Beginning Monday, Oct. 5, South Texas Independent School District (STISD) will expand itsmeal services with the launch of a free Supper Program for children age 18 and younger, as well as enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21.