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The City of McAllen advises motorists and residents that N. 2nd Street will be fully closed between Wisconsin Avenue and Frontera Road beginning September 8, 2026. The closure is expected to last approximately seven months while crews replace the bridge and complete drainage, roadway, and pedestrian improvements for the McAllen Lateral Drainage Improvements Project.

“Texas’ booming economy and growing population demand a transportation system that keeps people and products moving safely and efficiently,” said Governor Abbott

Before a blast of shrapnel to his leg and arm changed his life forever, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Noah Smith spent more than 100 grueling hours holding the line against a desperate sea of humanity.

DHR Health made a big splash at the 20th Annual “Fishing for Hope” Tournament, held on August 22 at Jim’s Pier in South Padre Island, raising an impressive grand total of $524,130.

The death of Dolly Parton is as big as Elvis. This rocks the country and the world in the same way and we won’t get over this for a long time. God bless this beautiful girl. – Don McLea

Major disasters are happening more often now, about once every two weeks. Add on the smaller emergencies that happen every day ─ like a fire in someone’s home ─ and it’s more important than ever for everyone to get their households prepared.

The Texas Citrus Fiesta invites the community to attend the 77th Annual Princess Anna Pageant on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Rd., Mission, Texas 78572.

Attorney General Ken Paxton secured over $1 billion as part of a historic settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”) to protect Texas children online.

Over the past few years, costs of living have increased significantly faster than wages, thus creating a major affordability problem for millions of Americans.

The City of Edinburg and the Department of Veterans Affairs are inviting all local veterans to the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events Center on Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM for a free afternoon dedicated entirely to veteran well-being.