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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Norma Yado, Chief Building Official for the City of McAllen, was recently reappointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE), for a term set to expire on September 5, 2029. The Board licenses master plumbers, journeymen, plumbers, and plumbing inspectors. “As a board member of
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-With an initial investment of $220,696.00 approved by the McAllen City Commission and acquired through Community Development Block Grant funding (CDBG), the McAllen Fire Department acquired a brand-new Skeeter Brush Truck through Siddons Martin Emergency Group. This unit is equipped with a removable wildland firefighting skid load, a 300 gallon on-board
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen International Airport welcomed representatives from Delta Air Lines to launch their first nonstop flight to Austin, Texas on April 22, 2024. “McAllen has made travel between the Valley and Austin easier than ever,” said City of McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos. Nonstop flights between McAllen and the state capital will now
Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, Texas (Webb County) – Sheriff Martin Cuellar and Laredo Police Chief Miguel Rodriguez, Jr. today announced a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at streamlining the prisoner booking process at the Webb County Jail. This new initiative allows Laredo Police to have a booking station at the Webb County Jail that will streamline law
Courtesy Monet Ramon, (McAllen, Texas)-Bardar is a high-energy shepherd with a friendly and social personality. He loves interacting with both females and males, displaying a submissive and soft demeanor. Bardar responds well to training tools, showcasing his adaptable nature. His puppy-like nature is evident through his love for exploration and play. Bardar has demonstrated good
Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Economic Development Department, Business Improvement District, and Downtown TIRZ No. 1 will be hosting a downtown summit scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. The purpose of this initiative aims to continue strengthening partnerships and the downtown revitalization efforts and commitment of city leaders along with
Courtesy Christian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-There is no stopping the LC Valorant team as they move forward to the National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) National Championship Valorant Tournament Finals. Four teams went head-to-head in a single elimination tournament and our Palominos are vying an undefeated victory. The Palominos defeated Bergen Community College and will
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Drive, Chip & Putt Local Qualifier open to junior golfers ages 7 to 15 years old across South Texas (McAllen, Texas)-Champion Lakes Golf Course in McAllen, Texas, is proud to be the host golf course for the Drive, Chip & Putt Local Qualifier on Friday, May 3, 2024, starting at 3:00 p.m.
Courtesy Maria Salas, (Laredo, Texas)-Laredo is a hub of a multitude of federal, state and local agencies dedicated to protecting the homeland. The Homeland Securities Studies Program (HSSP) at Laredo College is hosting a recruitment event at the LC Ft. McIntosh Campus De La Garza Building on Saturday April 20 from 10 a.m. to 1
Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, TX— The City of Laredo Manager, Joseph Neeb, appointed Mario Maldonado as the new City Secretary. Mr. Maldonado will start his new role soon, after going through the onboarding process. The position of City Secretary has been held by Mr. Jose A. Valdez. Jr. for six years. Mr. Valdez will now
Courtesy Maria Salas, Laredo, Texas–Laredo College has joined forces with Workforce Solutions for South Texas and the City of Laredo Economic Development Department to host the 2024 Spring Job Fair on Thursday, April 25 at the Laredo College Maravillo Gym. The event is free and open to the community. Laredo College understands that by matching
Courtesy Isabel Sosa, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Community Development Department has completed one more important project under their Homeowner Reconstruction Program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Grant (CDBG). The residence of the Muzquiz family, located at 4601 Acerra Lane, was destroyed by
Courtesy Victoria Luna, Laredo, TX (Webb County) – On Thursday, April 4, 2024 at approximately 11:22 p.m., Webb County deputies responded to a call on the 1400 Block of Orquidia St. in Rio Bravo. A male at the scene showed symptoms of an overdose, and five doses of Narcan were used to revive him. On
Courtesy Cristian Ocampo, (Laredo, Texas)-Whether it’s your primo ride or primo glide, Laredo College invites everyone in the community to the Laredo College International Car Show sponsored by Gonzalez Auto Parts at the LC South Campus on April 20. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will once again see
Courtesy Xochtl Mora, Valid identification required to receive birth or death certificates (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen Vital Statistics Department will be open for extended hours on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The department is located at the City of McAllen Downtown Parking Garage, 221 S. 15th St. During this
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Community input sought to help develop traffic safety plan The City of McAllen is still seeking community input to help develop its Vision Zero Action Plan. The Vision Zero Action Plan is a traffic safety plan that will be created through data unique to the community in order to create safer transportation
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen was once again recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen passport officials encourage everyone to apply for passport book or card on this day (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen Passport Division Facility will be open on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the City of McAllen Passport Facility, located in the Downtown Parking Garage at 221
Courtesy Andres Garcia, LAREDO, Texas – The City of Laredo Economic Development Department, Business Improvement District, and Downtown TIRZ No. 1 will be hosting a downtown summit scheduled for Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. The purpose of this initiative aims to continue strengthening partnerships and the downtown revitalization efforts and commitment of city leaders along with
