Meeting with the Mayor: Mark Vega, Gen. Mgr. McAllen Public Utility
McAllen Mayor Jim Darling welcomes McAllen Public Utility General Manager Mark Vega to discuss water usage and preventing pipes from freezing during the winter freeze that McAllen is currently experiencing
Governor Abbott Gives Update On Winter Weather, Power Response
As millions of Texans keep suffering without power during the freezing cold, Gov. Greg Abbott gave an update on the state’s emergency response as another round of precipitation is expected to hit south Texas over the next 24 hours.
J. Gonzalez Law Firm and Friends Serving Free Meals Across the Rio Grande Valley
The J. Gonzalez Law firm and Friendly local restaurants will be sharing a free meal with the local communities of the Rio Grande Valley
Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems
Due to reduced distribution system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Sharyland Water Supply Corporation, public water system 1080033, to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption
Sharyland Water Supply Corporation is experiencing outages due to freezing temperatures
Sharyland Water Supply Corporation is experiencing outages due to water line breaks caused by recent freezing temperatures.
McAllen Residents Urged to Protect Pipes to Avoid Freezing, Interruption of Water Service
McAllen Public Utility is encouraging residents to protect pipes from freezing. There is no interruption of water services; however, residents who are experiencing an interruption of water, the problem likely stems from frozen pipes.
2 million Texas households without power as massive winter storm drives demand for electricity
The state’s electric grid operator lost control of the power supply Monday morning as 2 million Texas households didn't have heat or other electric appliances working at home as a massive winter storm delivered freezing temperatures across the state.
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Emergency Declaration For Severe Winter Weather
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the White House has issued a Federal Emergency Declaration for Texas in response to the severe winter weather throughout the state. The Governor submitted a request for this declaration on Saturday to assist the State in response efforts related to the storm.
McAllen ISD students will learn 100% remotely again on Tuesday. Attached is notice sent...
ALERT: Freezing temperature forecasts for tonight and early Tuesday morning are expected to significantly increase the demand for electricity which could result in power outages at some McAllen ISD campuses (as we have already experienced today).
McAllen Residents Urged to Find Shelter as Temperatures Expected to Continue to Plummet
Texas Border Business City of McAllen officials are urging McAllen residents who need warm shelter to make plans as temperatures are expected to continue to...























