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Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Good morning, Mission. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fifth grader Gael Reyes, a student with dyslexia at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary, celebrated completing the Lexia Core5 Reading program nearly a year early, highlighting the effectiveness of McAllen ISD's investment in dyslexia support. MyRGV.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hidalgo County residents have until October 7 to register to vote for the November election, with options to do so in-person, by mail, or digitally, as outlined by Elections Administrator Hilda Salinas. KRGV
- ➤ Cameron County sees increased voter registration as residents prepare to vote in important local, state, and national races, with early voting beginning Oct. 21. MyRGV.com
- ➤ Hidalgo County sees strong voter turnout for pivotal elections deciding on city councils, school boards, courtrooms, and law enforcement leadership. MyRGV.com
- ➤ Election officials anticipate high voter turnout in the Valley for a contentious presidential race amid a significant increase in registered voters. MyRGV.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Department of Public Safety collaborates with Texas Against Fentanyl to educate and provide support on the dangers of fake pills in Mission. KRGV
- ➤ Dr. Alexander Chase Castillo offers innovative microsurgery breast reconstruction at DHR Health in Edinburg, enhancing the quality of life for breast cancer patients by minimizing travel and utilizing their own tissue for better outcomes. MyRGV.com
- ➤ UTRGV receives an $18.4 million NIH grant to establish the Rio Grande Valley Center for Cancer Health Disparity, aiming to address cancer disparities in the region. MyRGV.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Friday's high school football games saw significant score differences, with Los Fresnos defeating Sharyland 70-33 and several other teams securing strong wins. KRGV
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81st Annual UIL Pigskin Marching Band Contest
Come out and support all the High School Bands at the 81st Annual Pigskin Marching Contest at Mission CISD Stadium and at the McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium. Purchase tickets at Hometown Ticketing. Type "University Interscholastic League - Region 15" in "Search" box for tickets.
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