Brianna Medina

Jan 9, 2025 | krgv.com | Brianna Medina

McAllen First United Methodist Church providing items to McAllen ISD’s Clothing ClosetThe McAllen First United Methodist Church is helping McAllen ISD provide the tools of success to students. The tools are in the form of donated clothing and personal hygiene products for students in need that go directly to the McAllen ISD’s Clothing Closet. The church's mission and outreach coordinator, Susan Hellums, said she’s taken on many projects to help collect and distribute donations.

Jan 9, 2025 | krgv.com | Brianna Medina

inNews - LocalThe city of Mission is getting ready for its annual Texas Citrus Fiesta. The event honors the Rio Grande Valley’s citrus history. New this year is the Citrus Sip-Off: A People’s Choice Cocktail Competition. Ticket holders will be able to taste citrus-inspired cocktails crafted by local mixologists. They will then vote on their favorites to name the signature cocktail of the annual Citrus Royal Ball set for Saturday, Jan. 25. The sip-off is set for Friday, Jan.

Jan 7, 2025 | krgv.com | Brianna Medina

inNews - LocalThe McAllen Public Library is helping ease student struggles with their new Teen Essential Shelf. Located in the library’s teen section, the shelf is stocked with personal care items that teens can take, with no questions asked. Middle schooler Delilah Mondragon picked up supplies on Tuesday as she prepared to head back to school from winter break. Mondragon said she knows the holidays can be rough for some families, and the shelf can help.

Jan 7, 2025 | krgv.com | Brianna Medina

The McAllen Public Library is helping teens stay warm in this weather. The library is offering free winter clothes as part of their Teen Essential Shelf. The shelf is an area where teens can grab free personal care items that are donated by the community. The library said there’s a big need for warm clothes.

Dec 10, 2024 | krgv.com | Brianna Medina

inNews - LocalA 24-hour makeover is underway at the Boys & Girls Club of McAllen’s Glen E. & Rita K. Roney Center. According to a news release, the Aaron’s Company – which owns Aaron’s Rent to Own — provided $20,000 to the center. As part of the renovation, new furniture was built and new electronics were installed. Teens played a role in the renovation. “No adults were involved in the making of this teen center,” Boys & Girls Club of McAllen CEO Dalinda Alcantar said.