Courtesy Joe Garcia, McAllen, TX — The highly anticipated McAllen International CarFest is back to celebrate its 15th Anniversary from Friday, January 31, through Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the McAllen Convention Center. With over 300 stunning vehicles, thrilling attractions, and activities for the entire family, CarFest remains the premier automotive event in South Texas.

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen, TX – January 24, 2025 – The McAllen Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and McAllen Chamber of Commerce proudly announce the appointment of Elizabeth Suarez as their joint CEO. This historic move marks a new era for McAllen, fostering greater synergy between business advocacy, economic growth, and tourism promotion. The appointment of

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry yesterday apprehended a local man with an outstanding felony warrant for an alleged sex offense involving a child. “Our frontline officers continue to uphold our border security mission and demonstrated that through a recent apprehension of a man

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen Tax Office reminds residents to pay 2024 property taxes (McAllen, Texas)-The deadline to pay City of McAllen property taxes without penalty and interest is Fri., Jan. 31, 2025. Payments can be made in person, online or via mail by the deadline to avoid penalties and fees. The City of McAllen Tax

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen Public Library (MPL) is excited to announce its selection as a recipient of the Public Library Association (PLA) Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T. This $10,000 grant will fund free, five-week digital literacy courses offered in both English and Spanish, with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation available upon request.

Courtesy John Saenz, (McAllen, Texas)-The McAllen Police Department is looking to hire motivated individuals who desire a career in public safety and want to make a difference in their community. Individuals looking for an opportunity to earn a competitive salary with benefits and are able to perform at a professional level should apply at the

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized cocaine that totaled over $721,000 in street value. “CBP is proud of the work our frontline officers do to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our communities,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, San Luis Potosi, MX – Today, McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos, Commissioner District 4, Rodolfo “Rudy” Castillo; Commissioner District 6, Pepe Cabeza de Vaca, and City Manager Isaac J. Tawil along with McAllen officials participated in an economic development forum “Industria con Sentidos”. This forum, hosted by the San Luis Potosi Governor Ricardo

Courtesy Jennifer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—Given the forthcoming requirement by the Secretary of Finance of Tamaulipas for all Mexican citizens to update their vehicular license plate information, driving cards and stickers starting on January 6, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry reminds SENTRI participants with Mexican vehicles to

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, New position will focus on enhancing safety and efficiency in mobility, transportation planning and traffic management and control (McAllen, Texas)-As the City of McAllen looks to enhance mobility for the safe, efficient and orderly movement of people and goods throughout the city, it has selected Marlen Garza to lead the newly created