Good morning, Mission.

Wilma and Pebbles, two tortoiseshell kittens, are available for adoption at Weslaco Animal Care Services with waived fees.

The shelter will hold two adoption events on Saturday—giving local families a chance to welcome a new pet.

A Mission business reported that a donation bin—located next to the Nitro Fruit stand on Conway Avenue and Highway 107—has been covered in discarded mattresses and dumped items for months, lowering sales and creating a safety hazard for drivers.

Valley election administrators are waiting for guidance on six new Texas election bills.

Officials from Cameron and Hidalgo counties will attend a seminar in Austin from August 12th–14th to learn how to implement changes to worker privacy, voting schedules, and equipment security.

A McAllen attorney said the DHS plan urging DACA recipients (Dreamers) to self-deport has raised worries about the safety of over 500,000 immigrants brought as children.

The attorney said Dreamers should talk to a lawyer since the directive offered $1,000 and a free flight for those who leave.

Healthcare workers in the Rio Grande Valley reported that many patients are skipping appointments because they fear detention by immigration authorities — South Texas Health System outpatient services Director Leticia Sosa said telehealth options are available while immigration advocates advise patients to adopt a safety plan.

UTRGV football held its first training camp practice on Thursday morning before a total of 25 practices lead up to the first gameday on August 30.

Head coach Travis Bush said closed scrimmages on August 9 and August 16 will help decide Week 1 starters — the starting depth chart remains fluid.

Back To School Comedy Charity Show

8-10 p.m. — 5x5 Brewing Co. — Donations accepted — Enjoy a night of laughter while supporting local students with necessary school supplies.

Lisa Shampoe 5K

7:30-10:30 a.m. — City Of Mission Hike and Bike Trail Park Entrance — Varies by registration — Participate in the 18th Annual 5K run/walk supporting cancer care.