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Archives for July 2018

McAllen among Top 10 Best Places to Retire

Courtesy Laura D. Garcia,  McAllen, Tx– Year-round sunshine, 80-degree winters, and a tropical climate make McAllen the sixth best place in the country to retire, according to personal finance guru Dave Ramsey’s analysis of retirement locales across the United States. “Our Winter Texans have known that McAllen is a great place to retire for years,

1800 Ultimate Margaritas are Perfect for this Summer Heat

1800 Ultimate Margaritas are available at the Big Jim’s Discount Liquor location on Zapata Hwy. 1800 Ultimate Margaritas are available in Peach, Watermelon, Pineapple, as well as original Lemon Margarita sold for only $22.99 plus tax individually.  Both Big Jim’s Discount Liquor locations are open till 9 p.m. from Monday thru Saturday.  2304 Guadalupe 956-723-7721

McAllen Receives 76 Awards at 25th Anniversary of Annual Texas Festival & Events Association Conference

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen hosted statewide festivals and events representatives for education and networking sessions The City of McAllen hosted the 25th Anniversary of the Texas Festival and Events Association Annual Conference this past weekend, bringing in festivals and events representatives from around the state as diverse and far away as Tomball Mud Fest; Ft.

CBP Officers at Laredo Port of Entry This Week Apprehend Man with Warrant for Aggravated Robbery with Weapon

Courtesy Margie Garza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this week apprehended a local man with a pending felony warrant regarding charges of aggravated robbery-other dangerous weapon. “Our frontline officers maintain their resolute vigilance on a 24/7 basis and that dedication and attention to

Webb County Commissioner’s Court Appoints New Risk Management Adminstrator

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)The Webb County Commissioners Court has named Pedro F. Alfaro as Risk Management Administrator. Alfaro will be responsible for overseeing the county’s health insurance administration and will also be in charge of risk issues and safety for the county.  He has worked for 25 years in the insurance industry particularly with

Group of 63 Graduates from TAMIU SBDC’s Small Business Management Certificate Program

Courtesy Mika Akikuni, (Laredo, Texas)-A cohort of 63 current and future small business owners received their Small Business Management Certificate (SBMC) during Texas A&M International University Small Business Development Center’s (TAMIU SBDC) annual graduation ceremony.  The TAMIU SBDC Graduation Ceremony was held today at the Monte Carlo Reception Hall.  The TAMIU SBDC SBMC Program is

Early Closure of Webb County Justice Center Today

Courtesy Larry Sanchez, (Laredo, Texas)-Work continues on the new chiller being installed at the Justice Center.  Today Friday, July 13th, the AC in the Justice Center will be shut down at 2 p.m. in preparation for the installation of new chiller equipment. Due to the fact that temperatures will become uncomfortable for visitors and employees,

2018 McAllen Holiday Parade to be Presented by H-E-B

                                  “Christmas Around the World” theme  to celebrate various global holiday traditions (McAllen, Texas)-“As far as partnerships goes, this one goes together like peanut butter and jelly,” said McAllen Mayor Jim Darling, which is great because those products and more can be found at this year’s McAllen Holiday Parade presenting sponsor’s 44 H-E-B stores found

Tax Office Hours for Thursday and Friday

Courtesy Larry Sanchez,             (Laredo, Texas)- Due to employee staff training, the Webb County Tax Office will be following these hours for Thursday, July 12 and Friday, July 13, 2018.   8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.and  1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.          The office will be closed during the lunch hour for both days.

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