Anzalduas International Bridge Inaugurates Newly Constructed Northbound Lanes
Today, the McAllen Bridge System, in conjunction with federal, state and local stakeholders, officially inaugurated additional northbound lanes at Anzalduas International Bridge Port of Entry
Sen. Cruz to Twitter CEO: ‘Who the hell elected you?’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Commerce Committee, today questioned Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey
SBA’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District to Kick off National Veterans Small Business Week...
The U.S. Small Business Administration kicks off National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW), Monday, November 2nd, highlighting our nation's 2.5 million veteran-owned small businesses.
Sen. Cruz to Big Tech CEOs: Who Elected You to Decide What the Media...
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Commerce Committee, today questioned Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who had been called on to testify regarding Big Tech’s recent political censorship and attempts to interfere in the 2020 election, along with possible reforms to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
SBA Achieves Historic Small Business Lending for Fiscal Year 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Fiscal Year 2020 summary loan data of the financial assistance provided through traditional loan program lending as well as aid provided via the CARES Act.
McAllen Purchasing Department Honored with Industry Award
The City of McAllen Purchasing Department has once again earned the Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award.
Mission Chamber Announces Annual Membership Award Recipients!
The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Annual Awards Banquet a little differently this year.
Six more deaths and 204 new cases related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County
Health officials reported six more deaths and 204 new positive cases related to COVID-19 on Tuesday, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said Wednesday.
McAllen Selects New Fire Chief
The City of McAllen has selected James Schultz as the new chief for the McAllen Fire Department. Schultz, who had been serving in an interim capacity since Chief Rafael Balderas’ retirement earlier this year, was Assistant McAllen Fire Chief for the past eight years.
Joint Collaboration Leads to the Discovery of Two Stash Houses
On Tuesday, U.S. Border Patrol agents working in collaboration with local and federal agencies disrupted two stash houses, which led to the discovery and arrest of more than 40 illegal aliens.






































