Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen reminds residents that Election Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025. Voters in Single Member Districts 1 and 3 will elect their respective City Commissioners to the McAllen Board of Commissioners. Residents can find their designated polling locations and additional election information by visiting the City

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – An attempt to transport a shipment of counterfeit cigarettes valued at more than $729,000 went up in smoke as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Laredo Port of Entry intercepted and seized the shipment this weekend. After a shipment of cigarettes from Vietnam arrived at the U.S. at

Courtesy Xochtil Mora, McAllen, TX –April 25, 2025 – The McAllen Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, and the City of McAllen is proud to present the MXLAN International Economic Summit, a full-day gathering of business leaders, policymakers, educators, and innovators to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen is warning developers, contractors, business owners, and residents involved in the development process, including those who have applied for rezonings or building permits, to be on alert for fraudulent emails impersonating City of McAllen Development Services staff and officials. These scam emails claim to be from City

Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge seized alleged methamphetamine that totaled over $1,000,000 in street value. “Frontline CBP 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.

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 on an outstanding felony warrant for alleged molestation of a minor. “The arrest of this individual represents a critical step in protecting our communities and ensuring that those who seek

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen is proud to announce that Assistant City Manager Michelle Rivera has been named the 2024 Assistant of the Year by the Texas City Management Association (TCMA). This prestigious honor, awarded in memory of Valerie Bradley, recognizes Rivera’s outstanding leadership, ethical commitment, and significant contributions to both the

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen, Texas – On Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 8:00 a.m., Quinta Mazatlán will celebrate the 11th anniversary of the McAllen Tai Chi Group, honoring the journey of a practice that has brought health, balance, and community to its participants. Founded in 2014 by Dr. Xiaohui (Sophie) Wang, a UTRGV professor of

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-Following the recent severe weather and flooding, the City of McAllen is working alongside The Salvation Army to ensure affected residents receive hot meals during this challenging time. Meal distribution will take place at the Palmview Community Center, located at 3401 Jordan Rd., tomorrow, Tues., April 1, starting at 1:00 p.m.