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Hi McAllen! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did McAllen rank as America’s most obese city in 2025?
  • How McAllen’s new radios could change emergency response in your neighborhood
  • How a McAllen disturbance call left a police K-9 badly injured

Also on today's calendar: Midland: Noche De Paz and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• McAllen, Texas, Is The Fattest City In The United States (925theranch.com) — McAllen has been ranked the most obese city in America in a 2025 WalletHub study, with 45% of adults classified as obese and another 31% overweight. The piece highlights limited access to parks, heavy reliance on restaurant food, and broader South Texas health comparisons, while TikTok creators dissect the findings further.
   

• McAllen Upgrades Public Safety Radio Systems (texasborderbusiness.com) — McAllen city leaders have approved a major upgrade to police, fire, and emergency management radio systems, the first since 2015, to boost reliability during emergencies. The new Motorola radios add alternate frequency access, LTE connectivity, and GPS, which officials say will help first responders stay connected when seconds matter most.
   

• Woman charged with assault after K-9 stabbing, dog in recovery (valleycentral.com) — Police say a woman was shot by officers after allegedly stabbing a McAllen K-9 during a disturbance call at a south McAllen shopping plaza, and she now faces multiple aggravated assault charges. The dog, Officer Mino, is receiving specialized care in San Antonio and is reported to be in recovery. Authorities note the woman is believed to be homeless with a prior address outside the Valley.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hello neighbors!
    After moving into the neighborhood a couple months ago, I noticed we have an amazing colony of cats that help keep the area free of unwanted rodents… (Nextdoor Ponderosa)
  • If anyone has seen my baby, we got her fixed yesterday and she goes for her regular walk and she hasn't come back.
    She is on medication. Her name is tiger lilly. Let me know. (Nextdoor Martin Ave)
  • Gold's Gym International, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Mcallen. Apply here.
  • Guess?, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal - Stock Associate in Mcallen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McAllen here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Oscar Elizondo of Pharr, Texas: Creating an Impact Through Business (vcpost.com)
  • Raiders win in commanding fashion against Brownsville Vets (anjournal.com)

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