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McAllen Fire Department Pushes Back New Engine #6 Into Service

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-With an initial investment of $1,336,380 approved by the McAllen City Commission, the McAllen Fire Department acquired a brand-new Metro Fire Apparatus-Fire Aerial Ladder Truck equipped with a 105′ Rear Mount Telescoping Ladder, a 450 gallon on-board water tank and various equipment for firefighting and rescue operations. The truck is also

Border Protection Officers Seize Over $330K in Hard Narcotics at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized fentanyl and heroin that totaled over $330,000 in street value. “Officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge have successfully intercepted a significant quantity of fentanyl, preventing its potentially devastating impact on our communities,” said Port Director Alberto

City of McAllen Hires New Aviation Director for McAllen International Airport

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen hired Jeremy Santoscoy, P.E. as its new Director of Aviation of McAllen International Airport. The Rio Grande Valley native has 18 years of experience with the City of McAllen, serving most recently as the Deputy Director for the Airport and previously as Transportation Engineer. Santoscoy is a

Keep McAllen Beautiful to Host Christmas Posada

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Keep McAllen Beautiful is hosting a Christmas Posada at Archer Park, located at 101 N. Main St. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, starting at 7:00 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will feature the traditional posada procession that reenacts Mary and Joseph’s search for lodging. The procession culminates at a nativity scene,

Rep. Cuellar Hosts Webinar on Veterans Benefits

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) hosted an informational webinar on current benefits available to veterans and their families. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) discussed a wide range of benefits for crucial areas, including: VA Health Care Disability Compensation Education and Training Home Loans Employment

Rep. Cuellar Releases Statement on Mines Road Being Named 2nd Most Congested Road Segment for Trucks

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Washington, DC –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement after Mines Road in Webb County was named the 2nd Most Congested Road Segment for Trucks in a report by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute: “Mines Road is a critical roadway for personal and commercial vehicle travel in Laredo.

City of McAllen Updated Comprehensive Plan Wins Industry Award

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Productive land use in plan, as well as ease of use by public two reasons cited for award (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen’s newly adopted comprehensive plan, Envision McAllen, was awarded the Best Comprehensive Plan Award by the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association at the recent annual conference. Each year,

Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will be performing at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg on April 12, 2024.

Courtesy Rob Greenwald, (Edinburg, Texas)-Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will be performing at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg on April 12, 2024.  This is part of his Gabriel Iglesias: Don’t Worry Be Fluffy Tour. ​Tickets can be purchased at Fluffyguy.com or BertOgdenArena.com starting Friday, November 24, 2023, at 10 am CST. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one

Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Man Wanted on Sexual Assault of a Child Warrant at Gateway to the Americas Bridge

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – As U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers began to see the rush of Thanksgiving traffic this weekend, they encountered a man wanted on a felony warrant for alleged sexual assault of a child. “As Thanksgiving holiday traffic starts to climb, our CBP officers this weekend apprehended a man wanted

McAllen Once Again Highlighted as Great Place for Retiring

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Financial website listed McAllen as one of 11 best places in Texas to retire (McAllen, Texas)The financial website GoBankingRates.com recently rated Texas as a great place to retire, highlighting its tropical climate, low cost of living, and no state income tax. For many retirees, safety is also a top consideration, so GoBankingRates.com

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