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Saturday, April 27, 2024

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McAllen Chief Building Official Reappointed to State Board by Gov. Abbott

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

McAllen Fire Department to Push Back New Brush Truck into Service

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

McAllen International Airport hosts Inaugural Flight to Austin, Texas via Delta Air Lines.

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

Palm Valley Animal Society Pet of the Week

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

McAllen Vision Zero Survey Nearing End Date

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

McAllen Receives Tree City USA Designation

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.

McAllen Passport Division to Host Saturday Hours

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

KEEP McALLEN BEAUTIFUL TO HOST GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP & DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS TRASH OFF

Courtesy Chris Lash, (McAllen, Texas)-It’s that time of the year: spring has sprung and Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB) is spring-cleaning the city through their annual Great American Clean-Up & Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-off, taking place on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon at McAllen Municipal Park, 1921 N. Bicentennial Blvd.

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