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McAllen Minutes

If you missed the latest City of McAllen Commission meeting, here’s a brief recap of the action taken at the meeting.
Samples of items available for auction. Image courtesy of Hidalgo County.

Hidalgo County to hold online auction

Hidalgo County will hold a Webcast Auction of fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, and general merchandise by AMT Auctions at the Precinct 3 Motor Pool

Senior Walking Club

Texas Border Business Did you know that McAllen Parks and Recreation offers a Senior Walking Club at Las Palmas Community Center? The program is open...
Free meals at McAllen ISD. Image for illustration purposes.

Once again, McAllen ISD to provide free meals for students

The McAllen Independent School District will continue to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the Seamless Summer Option for the 2021-22 school year.
Border PAStrol Agents assist at the scene of an accident. Image courtesy f U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Border Patrol Agents Provide Life Saving Medical Aid

Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector (RGV) agents provide life-saving aid to members of the community.

Invasive Silver Carp Found in Texas Waters; Anglers Urged to Prevent Bait Bucket Transfers

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received a report in late June that an invasive silver carp had been spotted in Choctaw Creek, a Texas tributary of the Red River approximately 15 miles downstream from Lake Texoma.

Two Large Groups of Migrants Apprehended in RGC

Rio Grande City Border Patrol Station (RGC) agents encountered 251 migrants in two large groups.
Gum removal on sidewalks in Downtown McAllen.

City of McAllen to Remove Gum from Downtown McAllen Sidewalks

In an effort to improve aesthetics and the visitor experience in downtown McAllen, City of McAllen crews will be removing gum from sidewalks starting next week on Monday, July 19, 2021.

Hidalgo County Judge confirms first case of the Delta variant of COVID-19 on unvaccinated...

The first case of the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 in Hidalgo County has been confirmed on an unvaccinated resident by state health officials, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said Thursday morning.
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Eight UTRGV faculty members recognized with Faculty Excellence Awards

The annual UTRGV Faculty Excellence Awards this year recognize eight faculty members for their accomplishments inside and outside the classroom.

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