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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
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
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
Courtesy Jose Borjon, WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-McAllen) issued the statement below in honor of Memorial Day: “Initially intended to honor the fallen soldiers of the Civil War, the final Monday in May has taken on a larger significance as we remember the sacrifices made by our valiant men and women in uniform.
Courtesy Jose Borjon, WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-15) today issued the statement below on the most recent budget request by President Trump: “As I have said previously, building a wall is an antiquated idea and would be a costly and unproductive exercise. I look forward to closely reviewing the President’s Budget request for
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged crystal methamphetamine valued at more than $350,000 in one enforcement action. “I congratulate the officers in advancing the CBP mission and protecting the public from illegal narcotics,” said Port Director Gregory Alvarez, Laredo Port of
Cosurtesy Jose Borjon, WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-15) issued the following statement today after the U.S. Trade Representative issued a formal notice to renegotiate NAFTA: “I welcome the Administration’s announcement that it will formally begin the process of updating NAFTA, an agreement that has transformed the U.S.-Mexico border region, the State of Texas
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, 258 cities and towns recognized for putting the needs of kids and families first as part of Playful City USA program [McAllen, TX] – National non-profit KaBOOM! is honoring McAllen, Texas with a 2017 Playful City USA designation for the seventh time. Playful City USA honors cities and towns across the country
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Town hall meetings and online survey will help gather community input (McAllen, TX) Ever wonder how your favorite McAllen park got built? Chances are, it was a citizen’s great idea, and now, the City of McAllen Parks & Recreation Department needs new ideas for new parks. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, Recruiters to Provide Application Assistance for OFO, USBP, AMO Positions LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is informing potential job seekers interested in a fulfilling federal law enforcement career that the Laredo Recruiting Office, housed at Laredo Field Office, is open for business and provides a one-stop shop for
