U.S. Army Veteran returns to college and succeeds at LC
U.S. Army Veteran and Laredo College graduate Henry De Silva was recognized by our institution and the Alumni and Friends Association for achieving one more academic goal in his career.
Juneteenth Jubilee African (Motherland) Food Cook-off Competition
On Saturday, June 19th, 2021 the City of Edinburg would like to invite participants and attendees to an African (Motherland) Food Cook-off Competition that is part of the greater Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration!
SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Dips in May as Labor Shortage Slows Growth
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 0.2 points in May to 99.6. May saw a slight pause in the recovery of small business optimism after steadily increasing each month in 2021.
Outdoors with Roy Independence Day Celebration
The City of McAllen will be hosting the 93rd Annual Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 3rd.
Department of Justice Seizes $2.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Paid to the Ransomware Extortionists Darkside
The Department of Justice today announced that it has seized 63.7 bitcoins currently valued at approximately $2.3 million.
Publisher’s Word: A Superintendent Feels Local Students’ Journeys Mirror His Own
The Pharr San Juan Alamo area should be proud to have a professional like Dr. Jorge L. Arredondo as the superintendent.
City School Park Hours Adjusted as Students Attend Summer School
This past Tuesday, June 1, 2021, the McAllen Independent School District began their summer school program. In following safety protocols for all students, city school parks will continue to follow the normal school day gate closure schedule.
Governor Abbott Activates Resources As Heavy Rain, Flooding Threaten Eastern, Southern Regions Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today activated numerous resources to assist South, East, and Southeast Texas communities that are expected to receive heavy rain and flooding through the beginning of next week.
Border Patrol Agents Arrest a Gang Member and Two Child Sexual Predators
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a Mara-Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang member, and two migrants previously convicted of sexual crimes involving children.
‘McFarland, USA’ High School Athlete Thomas Valles inspires PSJA Elementary students
Former student athlete of the McFarland High School team, which inspired the 2015 Disney movie, “McFarland, USA”, Thomas Valles, motivated 3rd and 4th grade students at Henry Ford Elementary on May 28.
