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McAllen ISD’s Wilson Elem. celebrates grand opening

Wilson Elementary's Minitropolis held in fourth annual Grand Opening on Nov. 20. The school also held a ribbon-cutting to welcome its new partners.

Edinburg CISD PD launches Dangers of Vaping Awareness campaign

The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Police Department recently launched its Dangers of Vaping Awareness campaign.

Significant Seizures Lead to More than $1.9M Worth of Drugs off the Streets

Since Tuesday, Border Patrol Agents seized more than 1,200 pounds of marijuana along with 28 pounds of cocaine in six separate incidents.

Representative Vela and Chairman Takano Greet Rio Grande Valley Vets

Today, Rep. Filemon Vela (TX-34) and House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mark Takano met with Rio Grande Valley veterans to recognize their commitment to our country and to learn more about the broad scope of needs existing within the veteran community.

Border Patrol Agents Disrupt Human Smuggling Attempt

Agents assigned to the McAllen Border Patrol Station apprehend 19 smuggled aliens.

McAllen Convention Center Undergoes “Reimagination” Beginning With Spectra Partnership

As the new fiscal year begins, the McAllen Convention Center and Performing Arts Center has redefined itself as the entertainment capital of South Texas. Hosting over 500 events over the last year (ranging from festivals, Broadway touring series to national/local conventions).

J.D. Villarreal, 2019 President Ex-Oficio of Greater McAllen Association of REALTORS®, presented with 2019...

The awardee was born and raised in Rio Grande City but lived mostly in Mission. He graduated from college with a Master’s Degree in School Administration.

Cowboy Chicken’s Rotisserie Turkey Holiday Package

When the holiday to-do list gets too long, Cowboy Chicken has an answer to the dinner dilemma with its Rotisserie Turkey Holiday Package that’s crafted to feed a crowd. The wood-fired rotisserie chicken chain specializes in one particular bird year-round but for a limited time is offering turkey as a holiday treat.

Congressman Vela Announces USDA/NIFA Continuing Grants For Texas A&M University Kingsville

Yesterday afternoon, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded two continuing grants to Texas A&M University- Kingsville via the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) Education Grants Program.

Cornyn, Cruz Praise Confirmation of U.S. Marshal for South Texas

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements after the Senate confirmed T. Michael O’Connor as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Texas

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