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Rise and shine, McAllen!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Circus Vazquez, Bridgerton Tea Party Market, and major drainage overhaul to curb flooding + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around McAllen protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Major earthworks boost capacity: McAllen has begun a drainage project to curb flooding, expanding a channel and adding new storm pipe and erosion protection. The $5,689,125 effort aims to protect homes and businesses — get all the project details.
South Texas stories converge: El Camino features works by Ray Smith and Josue Rawmirez at Castro Gallery in Harlingen, exploring border life and migration, and is on view now through March 21 — read the full story.
Renovation plans filed: Cavender’s plans to open its first Edinburg store, investing $1.55 million to turn a former CVS into a western wear shop, with over $4 million expected in five years — see what’s planned for renovation.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Soup therapy, anyone? Phở Houston keeps your week steady with deeply savory broth, slurpable noodles, and a focused menu that makes choices easy, plus crisp spring rolls and Vietnamese iced coffee for a lift. A midweek reset that tastes like comfort without the couch.
Stash upgrade, unlocked: From bright quilting cottons and handy notions to a low-key class calendar that nudges WIPs across the finish line, Annie’s Quilting Corner turns “just a yard” into fresh ideas, mixing color, know-how, and easy momentum so planning the next project feels as fun as stitching.
Old-school breakfast comfort: Since 1975, Country Omelette has been the no-fuss, all-flavor spot locals lean on, serving omelettes, pancakes, waffles, and classic café burgers that taste like a day off. Familiar, hearty, and straight-up satisfying, Country Omelette keeps mornings easy and lunches honest.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎪 Circus Vazquez @ Circus Vazquez | Monday (3/9) at 7:00 PM – Whether you still remember the smell of sawdust or just need an outing that beats another Netflix scroll, Circus Vazquez pops up in Paramus with aerialists, daredevils, and laughs for all ages. Tickets start at $20, bragging rights included.
🎗 Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser @ Mr Gatti’s Pizza | Thursday (3/12) at 4:00 PM – Thursday night at Mr Gatti’s means pizza with a purpose. Bring the crew, eat like teenagers again, and call it community service with extra cheese, because every slice supports McAllen’s Boys & Girls Club. Mention Boys & Girls Club at the door.
🐕 Walk with Your Pet: Pet Fair @ Allen & William Arnold City/School Park (Pharr) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Think your dog walks you? Prove it at this pet walk and fair, a low-key lap with plenty of sniff stops, treats, and tail wags for pets and their humans. Stretch your legs, swap tips, let the pups make friends, and call it quality time.
🍓 Strawberry Fest @ Bert Ogden Arena (Edinburg) | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Out front at Bert Ogden Arena, it’s strawberries everywhere, from local vendors to sugar-laced goodies, plus food, drinks, and shameless photo ops. Free, outdoors, and family friendly, which means you can pretend the kids made you go. Wear red, avoid stains.
🎨 Gel Plate Monoprints Workshop @ International Museum of Art & Science | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Treat yourself to adult playtime at IMAS, making gel plate monoprints with leaves, found objects, and magazine transfers. It’s low pressure, high satisfaction, museum admission included, and blissfully glitter free, so snag a spot early and call it quality time well spent.
🍵 Bridgerton Tea Party Market @ The Mix Open Air Market (Mission) | Saturday (3/14) at 4:00 PM – Whether you binge Bridgerton or just appreciate a proper cuppa, this tea party market delivers florals, pastels, Regency garden vibes, and local makers worth gossiping about. Dress to impress, sip something sweet, then shop, schmooze, and collect pearls of both kinds.
🦞 5th Annual Crawfish Boil @ Ignite Lounge (Edinburg) | Saturday (3/14) at 4:00 PM – All-you-can-eat crawfish for thirty bucks at Ignite in Edinburg, with Jimmy Jack Lawrence on stage and the beer ice-cold. Bring the family, browse local vendors, and call it dinner because there’s corn. Fifth year running, so the spice and the vibes are dialed.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 McAllen report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 91°F – Low: 73°F – Precip: 7%
Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 92°F – Low: 73°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
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