Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is preparing for its major fundraiser, Empty Bowls 2024, to provide food assistance through a community event featuring food from 35 restaurants, a silent auction, and a raffle.
The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and H-E-B are seeking volunteers for their 34th Annual Feast of Sharing to help serve the community on November 3rd at the McAllen Convention Center.
🚨 Crime
Andrew Lozoya, a 24-year-old former Cameron County Juvenile Supervision officer, was arrested for soliciting a former juvenile inmate online, facing up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
A 26-year-old man from Mission, accused of fatally hitting a pedestrian and leaving the scene, now has an arrest warrant after not showing up for a court hearing on October 4.
🌲 Environment
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is soliciting public comments on SpaceX's proposal to discharge treated wastewater into the South Bay, with a public meeting scheduled in Brownsville.
🏈 Sports
Highlighting standout performances in local high school sports, including numerous players with significant yardage, touchdowns, tackles, sacks, and interceptions.
🎉 Mission Events
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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.
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.
The Powell Brothers Benefit Concert
Experience a night of live music at the Friends for Hope's 19th Annual Heroes And Outlaws benefit concert featuring The Powell Brothers.
3rd Annual Veterans Day Celebration at Bobby Lackey Stadium
Celebrate and honor the nation's veterans at this free community event hosted by the Rotary Club of Weslaco and Weslaco ISD.
Edgar Oceransky Live at Lada 52 Bar & Grill
Experience a night of live music with Edgar Oceransky at Lada 52 Bar & Grill in Mission, Texas.
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