Courtesy Roy Cantu, Carina Jimenez, a certified event executive, has over 20 years of experience with internationally awarded McAllen events (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen is proud to announce the promotion of Carina Jimenez to serve as the Director of the newly created Department of Special Events. In this new role, Jimenez will lead efforts

Courtesy Xochtl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Valid identification, cash checks, money order or credit card required to apply; first come, first serve. The City of McAllen Vital Statistics Department will be open on Sat., July 12, 2025 and Sat., July 26, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at its location in the McAllen Downtown Parking Garage,

Courtesy Xochtl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The McAllen Passport Division will be open on Sat., July 12, 2025 and Sat., July 26, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You will need valid identification, check or money order on hand to apply, and the U.S. Department of State fees are required. The kiosk will shut down before

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Street closures throughout day to ensure safety of participants, attendees of day-long events The City of McAllen wants to advise the public of various street closures throughout the day for the 97th Annual Independence Day Celebration, presented by H-E-B. The closures by the McAllen Parks & Recreation and Traffic Operations departments are

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $513,000 in street value. “This methamphetamine interception is a testament to the skill and commitment of our CBP officers at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of

Main St from Jay Ave to Martin Ave (Laredo, Texas)-Main St will be closed for a drainage improvement project from June 23 to July 23, 2025, affecting stormwater management in the area. Construction will take place Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some possible weekend work. Alternative routes are advised and

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Annual McAllen golf tournament features region’s best golfers (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen will once again proudly host the 23rd Frost Bank McAllen Amateur Golf Championship at the Champion Lakes Golf Course, Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22, at the famed municipal golf course, located at 2701 South Ware Road. This year’s defending champion