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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, McAllen Public Library launches its fifth annual book festival with an exciting name change: South Texas Book Festival (STBF). Formerly known as McAllen Book Festival, the South Texas Book Festival will take place on November 10, 2018 at the McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd Street, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The
Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, Grant to assist patrons with free basic computer classes (McAllen, Texas)-The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) recently awarded McAllen Public Library a $6,000 grant under its Impact Grant program. Thanks to this grant, McAllen Public Library will offer patrons an opportunity to attend a free, eight-week computer basics course that will
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McAllen, Texas)-While the weather in the Rio Grande Valley already feels like winter has arrived, for the McAllen Holiday Parade, presented by H-E-B, there is still a lot of fall left to enjoy to build up the excitement for this year’s presentation. Today, organizers of the international-award winning event unveiled the first
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS– U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this weekend apprehended a bus passenger wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for child molestation. “Our frontline officers continue to steadfastly uphold our border security mission. The processing and identity verification of a
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Removing signals and future traffic studies part of the plan The City of McAllen Traffic Operations Division has begun to identify traffic signals that may no longer be necessary due to new city development and change in traffic patterns that reflect new routes where neighborhoods, schools and commerce are now concentrated. In
Quinta Mazatlán earns 15 awards, McAllen Holiday Parade earns 23; Parks, Convention Center earn one each Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, (McAllen, Texas)-The City of McAllen continues to set the standard for quality and entertaining events, with the hardware to back up those claims. McAllen employees who organize and promote events including the McAllen Holiday Parade, McAllen
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Patriotic element to highlight veterans, current serving military The 2018 McAllen Holiday Parade, presented by H-E-B, is going to kick-off this year’s parade with patriotic element that will honor veterans and current serving military. The U.S. Air Force Parade Element Honor Guard and Drill Team will be this year’s lead step-off, adding
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged heroin with an estimated street value of $478,000 in one enforcement action. “I congratulate our officers for this excellent interception and for the outstanding job they do each day in keeping
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Laredo Field Office (LFO) is preparing to launch an awareness campaign during the month of October 2018 for dedicated processing lanes for vehicles and pedestrians with technology-enabled travel cards, known as Ready Lanes. The campaign will improve correct use and awareness of Ready Lanes
Courtesy Stephanie Ramirez, MCALLEN, TX – The Valley’s favorite outdoor concert series is back this October 13th! The City of McAllen announced the twelfth season of Sunset Live which kicks off Saturday, Oct.13 at 6 pm at Oval Park just outside of the McAllen Convention Center. The series, which has hosted 33 concerts since the
