Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-It’s time to get healthy at the third annual Family Health Fair hosted by McAllen Public Library on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Main Library on 23rd St. and Nolana Ave. This family-friendly event provides an opportunity to learn, participate, and take proactive measures

Courtesy Krislyn Tatum, Laredo, TX – Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) to announce two Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) grants totaling over $3.6 million to Support the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. CST. The grants will sustain the critical Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Highlights of proposed $652 million budget include infrastructure, development projects (McAllen, Texas)-Starting tomorrow, the McAllen City Commission will hear from McAllen City Management on the proposed $652 million budget for the City of McAllen for the upcoming fiscal year, 2024-2025. Highlights of the budget for the City of McAllen include a multitude

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-As the City of McAllen continues improving drainage throughout the city, construction of the Main St. and Jay Ave. Drainage Improvement project has begun. The project will enhance local storm infrastructure and improve overall water management in the area. Construction work has begun and will occur on Jay Ave., 17th St.,

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