Good morning, Mission.

Local musicians Carlos and Miguel Álvarez lost their mobile home and cherished instruments when a fire caused by faulty wiring destroyed their property— they now seek community support to help rebuild their lives.

A jury awarded $80 million to the family of Caleb Martinez, who died when a car hit him during a bike ride, and the driver Alex Castillo was held criminally negligent plus the verdict has sparked calls for safer streets with better signage and bike lanes.

NOAA predicted an above-average hurricane season after a May 22 workshop in McAllen—officials expect 13 to 19 storms with 6 to 10 hurricanes and 3 to 5 major ones, and they urged residents to prepare by checking evacuation routes, building emergency kits, and updating home safety measures. Families should complete these steps before the season runs from June 1 to November 30.

Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley celebrated its first birthday on May 22nd, having treated over 20,000 children and performed more than 5,000 surgeries in its first year.

Hospital leaders said they plan to add 15 ICU beds and expand pediatric services—steps taken to meet the growing need for care in the community.