Good Day
Mission
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, Mission. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KRGV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. MyRGV.com
- ➤ 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. KRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. KRGV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KRGV
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
~ Albert Einstein
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