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City Hall honors McAllen High singer
The City of McAllen recognized McAllen High’s Ashley Trevino Sept. 9 following her big win on a national stage! Ashley was crowned the 2019 Mariachi Nationals Vocal Champion in California on Aug. 3.
Severe weather approaches the Gulf Coast of Texas, the Governor Elevates State Operations Center...
Governor Greg Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby across the state and elevated the State Operations Center to level 3 (Increased Readiness) as severe weather approaches the Gulf Coast of Texas.
Governor Abbott To Lead Economic Development Mission To Japan And South Korea
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Governor will lead an economic development mission to Japan and South Korea. The delegation will depart on September 20 and return on September 27.
Area Leaders Join Forces to Curb Opioid Misuse and Abuse
In an effort to curb the misuse and addiction to prescription pain medication, Rio Grande Regional Hospital in collaboration with the City of McAllen and McAllen Police Department will host a take-back collection of unused or expired opioids on Saturday, September 21.
Bob Boggus and Jessica Delgado the New 2019 Man & Woman of the Year
The McAllen Chamber announced that this year Bob Boggus and Jessica Delgado have been selected as McAllen’s Man & Woman of the Year. Since 1955, the Chamber has honored outstanding individuals for their contributions to the City of McAllen.
City of McAllen Hires New Finance Director
The City of McAllen has hired Sergio Villasana, Jr. as its new Director of Finance. The Rio Grande Valley native has six years of experience in municipal work, serving most recently as the Deputy Finance Director for the City of Harlingen.
Noble Texas Builders to be Recognized at Governor’s Mansion for their Outstanding Impact in...
This year Noble Texas Builders is recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community and have been awarded the 2019 Governor's Volunteer award for Corporate Community Impact.
Governor Abbott Appoints Shivers To State Pension Review Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Shari Shivers to the State Pension Review Board for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The board reviews all Texas public retirement systems, both state and local, for actuarial soundness and compliance with state law.
Stash House Discovered
U.S. Border Patrol agents assisted a local law enforcement agency with stash house discovery.
Major Marijuana Bust
U.S. Border Patrol agents seized over 1,200 pounds of marijuana in a single incident.