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City of McAllen, TXDOT to Host Public Meetings for Proposed Bentsen Road Widening

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)propose to widen Bentsen Road from the existing two-lane, 80-foot right-of-way rural roadwayinto a five-lane, 100-foot, ROW urban roadway. Two public meetings will be held to gather input from the public.  One will be a virtual meeting.  The virtual

Private Small Engine Plane Causes Runway Closure at McAllen International Airport

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, No injuries reported (McAllen, Tx)-Earlier today, a single-engine aircraft experienced a mechanical malfunction while taking off at McAllen International Airport.  Incoming flights were temporarily diverted while McAllen International Airport crews were on scene working diligently to clear the runway. No injuries were reported and normal operations have resumed.

McAllen Public Utility to Host Rio Grande Valley Wide Utility Conference

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Connect, engage, and discover emerging insights, trends and solutions with industry leaders (McAllen, Texas)-The McAllen Public Utility is hosting the first-ever Rio Grande Valley Utility Conference at the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd., from November 6-8, 2024, bringing together utility professionals, industry leaders, and exhibitors from across the region. Attendees

City of McAllen Alerting Community of Suspected Scam Email

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen has been made aware of an email that went out last night regarding payment of a “City Compensation Fee” for current applications to the City of McAllen, for such projects as subdivisions, variances, site plans, etc. The email asks for payment with an attached invoice, before being

City of McAllen to Host Community Meet & Greet to Welcome New City Manager

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen is hosting a Meet & Greet reception to welcome newly named City Manager Isaac J. Tawil, on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:15 p.m. at McAllen City Hall, 1300 W. Houston Ave., third floor, McAllen Commission Chamber foyer. The public is invited to attend to meet City

McAllen Police Department Seeks to Fill Police Officer Positions

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The McAllen Police Department is looking to hire motivated individuals who desire a career in public safety and want to make a difference in their community. Individuals looking for an opportunity to earn a competitive salary with benefits and are able to perform at a professional level should apply at the

Gilberto “Gilbert” Aguilar Jr. Announces Bid for UISD Trustee District 1

Courtesy Joe Martinez (Laredo, Texas)-Gilbert Aguilar Jr. has announced his bid for UISD Trustee District 1. Gilbert Aguilar is the current Trustee for District 1. Mr. Aguilar is a law enforcement officer working as a Webb County Sheriff Deputy. He is a graduate of Lyndon B. Johnson High School graduating in 2006. Mr. Aguilar continued

City of Laredo Addresses World Trade Bridge Traffic Delays Due to Storm Damage

Courtesy Noraida Negron, LAREDO, TX – Following last night’s severe storm, significant damage was sustained on the Mexican side of the World Trade Bridge, including major damage to the roof of the customs facility, which has severely impacted the importation process. As a result, southbound commercial truck traffic is currently halted from crossing into Mexico.

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