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Sunday, June 14, 2026

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McAllen to host 89th Annual Independence Day Celebration

Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, (Mcallen, Texas)- Each year, thousands of people unite to celebrate the nation’s birthday in one of the largest community events held in the City of McAllen. The annual Independence Day Celebration kicks off with an early morning patriotic parade, family friendly festivals throughout the day and culminates with a sizzling fireworks

City Manager Rodriguez Receives Texas-Sized Recognition

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, TX) At their annual conference last week, the Texas City Managers Association (TCMA) named McAllen City Manager Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E., as City Administrator (City Manager) of the Year. Highlighting his accomplishments since being named city manager in 2014, TCMA recognized that the growth and success of McAllen is attributed to

CBP Announces Facilitation Measures Utilized for July 4th Holiday Traffic at the Laredo Port of Entry

Courtesy Diego Hernandez, LAREDO, Texas– – U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Laredo Port of Entry encourages travelers to plan ahead and avoid unnecessary delays during the upcoming July 4th traffic. CBP at the Laredo Port of Entry makes necessary arrangements to assist the traveling public with their experience while crossing one of the

McAllen Proud to Announce Sen. Hinojosa as 4th of July Parade Grand Marsha

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Contributions to McAllen, years of service reason for his selection (McAllen, TX) As the City of McAllen continues to put the finishing touches on its plans for one of the most festive 4th of July celebrations in the Rio Grande Valley, City leaders are pleased to announce that Texas State Senator Juan

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

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