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The City of McAllen and the World Trade Center – Monterrey – Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo Leon Establish a Partnership

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen, TX – Today, McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos, the Secretary of Economy of the State of Nuevo Leon, Ivan Rivas, the Secretary of International Relations-UANL, Sandra Gonzalez and the Director of the World Trade Center – Monterrey, Dr. Eugenio Reyes, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with shared goals of boosting economic

McAllen City Commissioners Select New City Manager

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City Attorney Isaac Tawil has extensive municipal, leadership and public service experience (McAllen, Texas)-McAllen Mayor Javer Villalobos and the McAllen City Commission are pleased to announce the selection of Isaac Tawil as McAllen’s next City Manager, following a comprehensive and competitive search. Tawil brings a wealth of experience in public administration, leadership,

Third Annual Family Health Fair at McAllen Public Library

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-It’s time to get healthy at the third annual Family Health Fair hosted by McAllen Public Library on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Main Library on 23rd St. and Nolana Ave. This family-friendly event provides an opportunity to learn, participate, and take proactive measures

Rep. Cuellar to Announce Two TAMIU Grants Totaling Over $3.6 Million to Support SANE and CAMP Programs

Courtesy Krislyn Tatum, Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) to announce two Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) grants totaling over $3.6 million to Support the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. CST. The grants will sustain the critical Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

City of McAllen Begins FY2024-2025 Budget Workshops Tomorrow

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Highlights of proposed $652 million budget include infrastructure, development projects (McAllen, Texas)-Starting tomorrow, the McAllen City Commission will hear from McAllen City Management on the proposed $652 million budget for the City of McAllen for the upcoming fiscal year, 2024-2025. Highlights of the budget for the City of McAllen include a multitude

Road Closure for Main St., Jay Ave. Drainage Improvement Project

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-As the City of McAllen continues improving drainage throughout the city, construction of the Main St. and Jay Ave. Drainage Improvement project has begun. The project will enhance local storm infrastructure and improve overall water management in the area. Construction work has begun and will occur on Jay Ave., 17th St.,

CBP officers seize over $835K in marijuana at World Trade Bridge

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at World Trade Bridge seized marijuana hidden within a commercial shipment. “Frontline officers at the World Trade Bridge demonstrated exceptional effort in successfully disrupting this drug smuggling attempt,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “This drug

Palm View Branch Library to Host Second Annual Back to School Bash

Courtesy Esther Herrera, (McAllen, Texas)-Palm View Branch Library, located at 3401 Jordan Rd. W. in McAllen, will host its second annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. With generous donations from numerous community partners, this event aims to assist children and teenagers in preparing for the

McAllen Police Department Citizens’ Police Academy Applications Due This Friday July 26th

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Applications being accepted until July 26, 2024 (McAllen, Texas)-The McAllen Police Department reminds the public that the applications for the  Citizens’ Police Academy are due this Friday July 26th the Academy will run from Aug 15th through October 16, 2024,the 10-week academy will meet every Thursday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

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