Valid identification, check or money order on hand required to apply; first come, first serve (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen Passport Division will be open on Sat., March 22, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at its facility in the McAllen Downtown Parking Garage, located at 221 S. 15th St. Applicants must be present

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-To ensure the continued safety and quality of the city’s drinking water, McAllen Public Utility (MPU) will provide additional notices of backflow prevention requirements for all customers. This initiative aims to safeguard the public water supply from potential contamination caused by backflow—an issue that occurs when water flows in the reverse

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas— The Laredo Port of Entry SENTRI, Global Entry-designated enrollment facility is excited to announce the launch of a new dedicated email inbox, designed specifically for participants to update their account information with ease and efficiency. “We are committed to making the account update process as seamless as possible for our

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Laredo Port of Entry this weekend seized more than $498,000 in cocaine in a single enforcement action. “The experience and tenacity of our frontline CBP officers combined with the effective use of non-intrusive inspection system technology resulted in the takedown

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry during a recent 72-hour period apprehended two men wanted on outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses against children, both from the state of Texas, in two separate incidents. “Our frontline CBP officers continue to exercise vigilance in the

Courtesy Joe Garcia, McAllen, TX — The highly anticipated McAllen International CarFest is back to celebrate its 15th Anniversary from Friday, January 31, through Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the McAllen Convention Center. With over 300 stunning vehicles, thrilling attractions, and activities for the entire family, CarFest remains the premier automotive event in South Texas.

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen, TX – January 24, 2025 – The McAllen Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and McAllen Chamber of Commerce proudly announce the appointment of Elizabeth Suarez as their joint CEO. This historic move marks a new era for McAllen, fostering greater synergy between business advocacy, economic growth, and tourism promotion. The appointment of

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry yesterday apprehended a local man with an outstanding felony warrant for an alleged sex offense involving a child. “Our frontline officers continue to uphold our border security mission and demonstrated that through a recent apprehension of a man