Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB), together with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) proudly unveiled the City of McAllen’s newest work of art, a 408-foot mural located on an irrigation wall at the intersection of Pecan Blvd. and 2nd St. The mural was painted with an agreement from TxDOT’s “Don’t Mess with

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Laredo, TX – U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) joined the entire Texas Democratic delegation in urging Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to quickly intervene and pause the Medicaid redetermination process to take corrective action and ensure the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) comes into full

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, The City of McAllen will be issuing sandbags today from 11 AM to 7 PM for McAllen residents at the City of McAllen Recycling Center, located at 4101 N. Bentsen Rd.  Residents must show proof of residency, including a valid ID or a current utility bill.  Sandbag distribution will be self-serve and

Courtesy Jeniffer Gutierrez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized methamphetamine over the weekend that totaled over $860,000 in street value. “CBP prioritizes its border security mission,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “This interdiction successfully halted the

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Laredo, TX –  U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced $963,000 in Congressionally directed funding for Texas A&M International University’s (TAMIU) STEM Connector Project with Laredo College. The funds will be used to create a graduate certificate in Systems Engineering at TAMIU, develop a coordinated engineering curriculum at TAMIU and Laredo College,

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one male United States citizen wanted for sexual assault of a child. “The security of our community is our priority,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “CBP conducts thorough border inspections to identify

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen, TX –The McAllen Performing Arts Center and Nederlander National Markets are thrilled to announce the inaugural season of Broadway in the Rio Grande Valley Driven by Lexus. With four amazing musicals, this year’s Broadway Season promises to be an amazing experience for patrons. Season tickets are available now. More information can

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $19,000,000 in street value. “Frontline officers at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge demonstrated exceptional effort in successfully disrupting this drug smuggling attempt,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “This massive

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained one male wanted for homicide. “The apprehension of persons wanted for violent crimes delivers critical assistance to our law enforcement partners, in turn keeping our communities safe,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry.

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized prohibited rooster blades used for illegal cockfighting. “Cockfighting is an inhumane, age-old practice that is primarily associated to other illegal activities such as gambling and trafficking,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port