Courtesy Serena Pandos, McAllen, TX- In continuation of the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) Legacy Project which acknowledges outstanding philanthropic leaders in the community who have given generously to the museum, theBoard of Trustees is pleased to announce they will be honoring Mr. Carlos Melguizo and Mr. Saul Sanchez at this year’s Collage

Courtesy Ariana Mora, (Laredo, Texas)-Astronauts in Training, a respite summer camp for children with special needs at RBC was a complete success.   Campers enjoyed demonstrations by the Laredo Sector Border Patrol, Laredo Fire Department, Joe’s Puppet Show, Healthy Physiques by Enid, Gonzalez Ceramics, and Rodeo Dental. All activities were linked to promoting, maintaining, and developing

Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Volunteers did not have permission for activity that would have caused disruption of services Yesterday, the City of McAllen redirected volunteers who wished to distribute back packs to immigrants at the McAllen Transit Center, to provide those supplies and volunteer efforts to the Immigrant Respite Center run so ably by Sister Norma

Courtesy Diego Hernandez, LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at Laredo Port of Entry seized narcotics with an estimated street value of $513,000 in two enforcement actions over the weekend. “Despite searing heat, our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain their vigilance and that dedication to service yielded

Courtesy Laura D. Garcia,  McAllen, Tx– Year-round sunshine, 80-degree winters, and a tropical climate make McAllen the sixth best place in the country to retire, according to personal finance guru Dave Ramsey’s analysis of retirement locales across the United States. “Our Winter Texans have known that McAllen is a great place to retire for years,

Courtesy Margie Garza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry this week apprehended a local man with a pending felony warrant regarding charges of aggravated robbery-other dangerous weapon. “Our frontline officers maintain their resolute vigilance on a 24/7 basis and that dedication and attention to

                                  “Christmas Around the World” theme  to celebrate various global holiday traditions (McAllen, Texas)-“As far as partnerships goes, this one goes together like peanut butter and jelly,” said McAllen Mayor Jim Darling, which is great because those products and more can be found at this year’s McAllen Holiday Parade presenting sponsor’s 44 H-E-B stores found

Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection,              LAREDO, Texas-As the school year in Tamaulipas state is set to finish this week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Laredo Port of Entry is strongly encouraging frequent cross border travelers to enroll in the SENTRI program. “With the school year summer recess period in Tamaulipas slated to commence

Courtesy Diego Hernandez,   LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) CBP officers at Gateway to the Americas Bridge seized a significant amount of alleged methamphetamine with an estimated street value of more than $295,000 in one enforcement action. “Our CBP officers’ experience and vigilance was a key component in this significant