VMHS students make All-State Band
Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) had six students who competed in the recent Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Area Auditions.
The 2019 McAllen Holiday Parade, by H-E-B Brought Thousands of Families from the Region
The McAllen Holiday Parade, and Christmas in the Park was the fun, free, family-friendly festival that took place in Municipal Park, adjacent to the stadium. Thousands of families from the Region, including Mexico, had fun at Christmas in the Park, which featured food, beverages, games, activities, local performances, artisan vendors, carnival and free concerts that ran Friday, Dec. 6 from 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. at 6:00 p.m.
New Record: Texas Oil and Gas Industry Paid $16.3 Billion in Taxes and State...
According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid more than $16 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in fiscal year 2019 – the highest total in Texas history.
Presidents’ Cup Golf Tournament Celebrates 20 Years
Join us in celebrating this year’s McAllen Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual Presidents’ Cup Golf Tournament sponsored by Boggus Ford Lincoln McAllen.
Being Mayor in Today’s World is Facing Complex Challenges
Having a conversation with McAllen Mayor Jim Darling is probably one of the easiest things to do. He is down to earth and gives you the time to have a talk.
Over 35 PSJA ISD parents recognized as U.S. Census Ambassadors
Thirty-seven parents in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD were recognized by the City of Pharr during a U.S. Census Ambassador Ceremony held Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at the Pharr Research & Development Center for their dedication to promoting the U.S. Census this Spring.
Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure $1.7 Billion for Low-Income and Hispanic Student Populations
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped include over $1.7 billion in the final spending bill to expand student loan and education programs for low-income students and Hispanic student populations, a $200 million increase from FY19.
Cornyn: Pelosi’s Impeachment Delay Aids Biden in Iowa
Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed how Speaker Pelosi’s refusal to send Articles of Impeachment to the Senate benefits Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden and hurts the many Democratic U.S. Senators running for President.
McAllen Memorial’s Hernandez to play soccer at UTRGV
Geo Hernandez, a senior at McAllen ISD’s McAllen Memorial High, signed a letter of intent to compete for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on January 8. She will participate in women's soccer.
Hidalgo County to hold Surplus Auction on County Vehicles and Equipment
Hidalgo County will hold a Surplus Auction by AMT Auctions at Palmer Pavilion located at 301 E. Hackberry Ave. in McAllen on Saturday, Jan. 18. Bidding begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m.
























