Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge apprehended Juan Carlos Avila, a male U.S. citizen living in Campeche, Mexico, wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for aggravated sexual assault on a child. “CBP screens all travelers entering the United States.

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The McAllen Nature Center (MNC) is a 33-acre nature park located in the City of McAllen. The Nature Center’s winding trails, shaded seating areas, and thoughtfully designed amenities invite visitors to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and tranquility of nature. It also features benches, a picnic area, a cactus garden,

Courtesy RIchard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this week seized a large cache of testosterone and other steroids with a gross weight of more than 21 pounds hidden within a passenger vehicle. “Our frontline CBP officers maintain strict vigilance and their application

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The third annual McGrinch event hosted by the McAllen Heritage Center (MHC), McAllen’s museum of history and culture will be held on Saturday, December 14 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at La Placita Park, 301 S. Main St. McGrinch at La Placita Park is a free, family event and will feature

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized marijuana that totaled over $804,000 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, (McAllen, Texas)-The McAllen Fire Department is currently hosting a three-day regional training that includes the City of Pharr, City of Mission, City of Edinburg, City of Weslaco and the Borderland Fraternal Order of Leatherhead Society, a local firefighter non-profit organization. This training is the first of its kind in McAllen, which brings

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Draft plan available for comments, goal is to streamline development process (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen will be hosting six townhall meetings inviting the public to comment on the draft Unified Development Code (UDC). The meetings will allow the City of McAllen to gather input from the community as they discuss the

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen’s financial strength and stability have been affirmed by Fitch Ratings, which recently rated McAllen’s Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and its outstanding General Obligation (GO) bonds at a robust ‘AA+’ once again. The rating, one of the highest available, underscores McAllen’s resilient financial position, supported by sound fiscal

Courtesy Fernanda Nunez Cazarez, LAREDO, TX – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Gateway Barbara Fasken Healthcare Clinic in Laredo, TX. “Gateway clinics are the backbone of Laredo’s health system. I secured $1,997,000 in federal funding in FY23 for the new Barbara Fasken Healthcare Clinic in Laredo,” said Dr. Cuellar,