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ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES YEAR-ROUND SERVICE EXTENSION TO LOS ANGELES WITH FARES AS LOW AS $81

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, MCALLEN, Texas— Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces the extension to year-round service connecting McAllen, Texas to Los Angeles via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) beginning Aug. 30, 2017. There is no better time to get away your way, with one-way fares on the new route as low as $81.* “We’re thrilled to

CBP Officers Seize Over $3 Million in Narcotics at the Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, LAREDO, TEXAS –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged methamphetamine carrying an estimated street value of more than $3 million in one enforcement action. “Our CBP officers remain vigilant and continue to protect our nation from dangerous narcotics from entering our country,”

CBP Officers Seize More Than $300K in Meth at the Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS –U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged crystal methamphetamine carrying an estimated street value of more than $300,000 in one enforcement action. “This is truly an example of our CBP officers hard work, experience and dedication to the CBP mission,” said Port Director

McCallen Office of Communications picks up three state awards

Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, The City of McAllen Office of Communications won three Awards of Honor at the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) conference held June 8 in Lakeway. TAMIO awards are the highest honors in the state for communications professionals. The awards were for: – SPECIAL OR ONE-TIME PROGRAM – McAllen: It’s

CBP Agriculture Specialists Intercept Eleven Shipments with Wood Boring Insects in Two Days at Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists intercepted eleven shipments with wood boring insects at the Colombia Solidarity Bridge. On June 2, CBP Agriculture Specialists at Colombia Solidarity Bridge conducted wood packaging inspections on several non-agriculture related shipments.   The examinations resulted in six interceptions of wood boring insects of

City of McAllen to Host TAAF Summer Games of Texas Once Again

Courtesy Xochitl Mora  (McAllen, TX)  The City of McAllen is proud to once again host the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Summer Games of Texas, welcoming young athletes from throughout Texas and Mexico to compete in 15 events. This tournament, governed by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation and approved by the United States Olympic Committee as

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Rescues 59 Illegal Aliens in Three Events

Courtesy Sarah Melendez,  LAREDO, Texas – The first event occurred on June 2, 2017, at the Border Patrol Checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35 when border Patrol agents encountered a tractor-trailer at the primary lane.  The driver and passenger were questioned regarding their immigration status and consented to further inspection.  A non-intrusive inspection of the tractor-trailer

Gonzalez Announces $2.9 Million for McAllen International Airport

Courtesy Jose Borjon, Federal Funds will be used for terminal building improvements  McAllen, Texas – U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-McAllen)  announced $2.9 million in Airport Improvement Program funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the McAllen International Airport. The funds will be used for terminal building improvements, the installation of airport beacons, apron reconstruction, and

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