🌱 McAllen shelter’s new security system aims to better protect survivors
McAllen, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readHello McAllen! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- McAllen shelter’s new security system aims to better protect survivors
- How did McAllen cut crime to a 40-year low?
- Why McAllen neighbors are flooding Pharr with fiber internet requests
Today's riddle: What goes up but never goes down? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 99 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 77.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 92 and low of 80 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. McAllen domestic violence shelter receives state funds to replace security system (krgv.com) — A McAllen-based domestic violence shelter, Women Together Foundation’s Satellite Outreach Center, is getting state grant money to replace its aging security camera system. The upgrade is meant to better protect clients and staff, safeguard the facility from vandalism or theft, and ensure uninterrupted access to crisis intervention, transportation, and support services for local survivors. 
2. McAllen Hits 40-Year Low in Crime After 21.4% Drop (texasborderbusiness.com) — McAllen just recorded its lowest crime levels in 40 years, with overall crime volume down 20.4% and the crime rate down 21.4% in 2025 compared with 2024. City leaders credit close cooperation between residents, police, and the City Commission, and say they’ll keep investing in strategies that maintain and improve public safety for McAllen families and businesses.
3. Peña: How we expanded 'Pharr Connect' Fiber into Public Housing Units (riograndeguardian.com) — McAllen residents just outside Pharr city limits are among those clamoring to join Pharr’s fast-growing municipal fiber network, which now serves thousands of homes and businesses. While Pharr officials say expansion into McAllen would require political agreements and new funding, the strong demand could shape future regional broadband plans affecting local connectivity and affordability.
4. ICE arrest of nun adds to clashes between Team Trump and the faith community (ms.now) — A Nigerian-born nun was detained by ICE while walking the short distance from her McAllen home to Sunday Mass, raising questions about federal priorities at the border. The article details how her arrest has intensified tensions between Trump’s administration and faith leaders, while local worshippers in McAllen watch immigration enforcement play out on their own streets.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
FOUND on July 4, 2026 in Mission, TX 75872 near Monte Vista Subdivision Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder… (Nextdoor South Jackson & Yuma) - Please let me know if you are looking for a very small tan Chihuahua.
Found at my apartment complex near E Camellia Ave. Needing to locate owners asap!! (Nextdoor McAllen)
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Mcallen. Apply here.
- Regency Integrated Health Services posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Fulltime (84801) in Mcallen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McAllen here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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