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Friday, March 28, 2025

STATE NEWS

Temporary Closure of McAllen Public Utility Drive-Thru for Renovations

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The McAllen Public Utility (MPU) Drive-Thru, located on the east side of McAllen City Hall at 1300 W. Houston Ave., will undergo renovations and will be temporarily closed for one week, starting on Mon., March 24, 2025. During this time, MPU customers can continue to make payments at the customer service

Laredo Customs and Border Protection Officers Apprehend Man Wanted for Indecency With A Child

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a traveler wanted in Waco, Texas on an outstanding felony warrant for indecency with a child, sexual contact. “Felony sexual offenses involving children are among the most heinous of the crimes that we encounter and apprehension of

McAllen Vital Statistics Department to Host Saturday Hours

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-Valid identification, cash checks, money order or credit card required to apply; first come, first serve (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen Vital Statistics Department will be open on Sat., March 22, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at its location in the McAllen Downtown Parking Garage, 221 S. 15th St.

Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Man Wanted for Homicide

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry, encountered a man wanted for homicide in Arkansas. “Bringing a fugitive to justice is not only about the arrest, but also about honoring the lives lost in this particular incident and ensuring accountability,” said Port Director Albert Flores,

Palm View Branch Library Selected for Family Place Libraries™ Grant

Courtesy Esther Herrera, McAllen Public Library is proud to announce that its Palm View Branch Library has been selected as one of only 10 Texas libraries to receive funding through the Family Place Libraries™ Project Grant, awarded by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC). This initiative will allow Palm View Branch to develop

McAllen Public Library to Host Fifth Annual World Languages Festival, Celebrating Global Cultures

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen Public Library will host its Fifth Annual World Languages Festival, an IFEA award-winning celebration of global cultures through language, music, and the arts. The festival will take place on Sat., March 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Main Library, located at 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen.

McAllen Public Utility to Require Backflow Inspections to Protect Water Quality

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-To ensure the continued safety and quality of the city’s drinking water, McAllen Public Utility (MPU) will provide additional notices of backflow prevention requirements for all customers. This initiative aims to safeguard the public water supply from potential contamination caused by backflow—an issue that occurs when water flows in the reverse

Laredo SENTRI, Global Entry-designated Enrollment Facility Introduces Dedicated Email Inbox for Participant Account Updates

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas— The Laredo Port of Entry SENTRI, Global Entry-designated enrollment facility is excited to announce the launch of a new dedicated email inbox, designed specifically for participants to update their account information with ease and efficiency. “We are committed to making the account update process as seamless as possible for our

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