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

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

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB) is hosting its 13t annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Westside Park, 1000 S. Ware Rd. The Arbor Day Celebration is a run, bike, and walk event that benefits everyone interested in personal health and the environment and registration for the event is

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City staff seeking public input to have a strong Vision Zero Plan that will save lives (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen is inviting its residents, community advocates and stakeholders to actively participate once again in helping McAllen improve roadways safety, this time through the review of the draft Vision Zero plan. Community

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen will be issuing sandbags Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., both days, weather permitting, for McAllen residents at the City of McAllen Westside Softball Complex (Westside Park), located at 1000 S. Ware Rd. Residents must show proof of residency, including

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Applications being accepted until July 26, 2024 (McAllen, Texas)-The McAllen Police Department is now accepting applications for its next Citizens’ Police Academy. Starting August 15 and running through October 16, 2024,the 10-week academy will meet every Thursday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. There is no cost to apply and selected applicants

Courtesy Monet Ramon, (McAllen, Texas)-Meet Marina, a 1-year-old Shepherd Mix who will mark her one-year anniversary at the shelter in August, hoping to find her forever family before then. Marina is a bundle of joy, full of playful energy and pup-like charm, at a mid-high energy level always ready for adventure. She is a social

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Laredo, TX –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement after President Biden announced two executive actions that protect DREAMers and noncitizen spouses and children of citizens: “I applaud the administration for working to protect DREAMers and noncitizen spouses and children of U.S. citizens. These executive actions will help