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Palm Valley Animal Society Pet of the Week

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Meet Gage, the embodiment of boundless energy and infectious enthusiasm! 🐾 This fun-loving pup thrives on adventure and exploration, his zest for life evident in every jump and playful bound. Whether it’s a game of fetch or a hike through nature’s wonders, Gage is always up for an outdoor escapade. Despite

Utilities Department to Begin Water Treatment Required by TCEQ

Courtesy Noraida Negron, Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo Utilities Department announces the beginning of the annual water treatment free chlorine conversion from chloramine disinfection. This treatment is required by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and will begin on Sunday, March 03, 2024, and will last approximately 30 days. During this period, consumers

Rep. Cuellar Hosts Webinar on Funding Opportunities for Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Courtesy Arturo Olivarez, Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) hosted an informational webinar on water and wastewater infrastructure funding opportunities. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) discussed a range of opportunities for eligible entities, including: Water planning;

CBP officers seize over $76K in unreported currency at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry this weekend seized over $76,000 in unreported currency hidden within a bus during an outbound examination. “This was an excellent outbound currency seizure by our frontline officers,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Unreported currency

City of McAllen to Initiate Vision Zero Plan Development, Paving the Way for Safer Multi-Modal Transportation

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Community stakeholders input, grant funding will help launch effort (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen will be launching outreach efforts to develop Vision Zero Action Plan. The Vision Zero Action Plan is a traffic safety plan that will be created through data unique to the community in order to create safer transportation systems

Laredo CBP officers apprehend man wanted on felony warrant for child sex assault offense

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry on Thursday apprehended a male senior citizen pedestrian wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for a sex-related offense involving a child. “Our frontline CBP officers maintain strict vigilance and that dedication and perseverance resulted in the apprehension of

KEEP McALLEN BEAUTIFUL TO HOST GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP & DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS TRASH OFF

Courtesy Xochtl Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-It’s that time of the year: spring has sprung and Keep McAllen Beautiful (KMB) is spring-cleaning the city through their annual Great American Clean-Up & Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-off, taking place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon at McAllen Municipal Park, 1921 N. Bicentennial Blvd.

CBP officers seize over $5.3 million in narcotics at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge seized narcotics that totaled over $5,300,000 in street value. “These seizures highlight our officers’ commitment to interdicting illicit narcotics,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Laredo CBP officers continue to maintain a robust

McAllen International Airport Announces New Nonstop Service to Tampa |St. Petersburg Florida

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen, TX – McAllen International Airport has announced its newest nonstop route to Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida. Starting in June 2024, Allegiant will conveniently connect McAllen with Tampa/St. Petersburg, a top U.S. tourist destination with over 35 miles of award-winning beaches, the world-renowned Salvador Dali Museum, top rated beach front dining, and endless

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