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Aeromexico is now selling tickets for its upcoming daily nonstop service from McAllen International Airport to Mexico City, via Felipe Angeles International Airport. Flights begin on Feb. 1, 2024. “We are pleased to announce new nonstop service between McAllen and Mexico City. This new service further demonstrates our commitment to enhancing travel opportunities, fostering economic ties, and bringing families and friends closer together,” said Jeff Morgan, Aeromexico´s senior vice president…

Texas State Parks Day Brings Free Admission

November 4, 2023

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Texas State Parks Day is Nov. 5 and, as part of continued centennial celebrations, visitors will get free day-use entrance at all Texas state parks. “Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants to continue to connect everyone to our beautiful parklands and we hope that Texas State Parks Day will give someone new the opportunity to discover what makes our state parks special,” said Rodney Franklin, State Parks Division director. “This…

McAllen Host Passport, Vital Statistics Fair

November 3, 2023

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The City of McAllen Passport Division Facility will host a Passport & Vital Statistics Fair on Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City of McAllen Passport Facility, located in the Downtown Parking Garage at 221 S. 15th Street. “Passport processing times have been extended and we want to make sure that anyone wishing to travel has their required documents in time,” said Norma Rodriguez, Passport Facility…

Texas Job Count Reaches Historic Milestone

November 2, 2023

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Texas’ labor market achieved new record highs in September in terms of the job count, number of people employed and number of people in the civilian labor force. Total nonfarm employment increased by 61,400 positions over the month to reach a 24th consecutive series-high level with 14,049,400 jobs and a 31st consecutive month of growth. Since Sept. 2022, employment grew by 435,800 positions as Texas’ annual growth rate of 3.2…

Hidalgo County Enacts 60-Day DWI No Refusal

November 2, 2023

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While the holiday season is usually the happiest time of year, it also brings with it an increase in DWIs. To help combat this, law enforcement entities throughout Hidalgo County have united to participate in No Refusal throughout the holiday season. The No Refusal period began on Nov. 1 and will continue through Dec. 31. No Refusal means that Hidalgo County law enforcement agencies may go to extra lengths to ensure…

Edinburg Chamber to Honor Leaders at Banquet

November 2, 2023

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will honor Sam Saldivar and Sabrina Walker-Hernandez as its 2023 Man and Woman of the Year at its Installation & Awards Banquet on Nov. 8. The chamber will roll out the red carpet in celebration of their outstanding contributions at the Region One Service Center, located at 1900 West Schunior Street. Tickets are available online or by contacting the chamber at 956-383-4974 or information@edinburg.com. This…

Keep McAllen Beautiful Receives Multiple Awards

October 31, 2023

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Keep McAllen Beautiful has recently earned some new hardware for the City of McAllen from the Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture and Scenic Texas. KMB received the 2023 Outstanding Community Forestry Program Award recognizing the organization as it’s award winner at the 43rd annual Texas Tree Conference in Waco. The Outstanding Community Forestry Award recognizes individuals, organizations or municipalities that have…

Students Highlight IMAS Afternoon of Opera

October 30, 2023

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The International Museum of Art & Science invites music enthusiasts to An Afternoon of Opera on Nov. 12, featuring UTRGV’s award-winning students. From 2-3 p.m., students will serenade the audience with soul-stirring arias from their favorite operas and enchanting songs by the renowned composer George Gershwin. In addition to these musical masterpieces, attendees will experience excerpts from the upcoming UTRGV Opera Theater productions: Cendrillon by Pauline Viardot and Amahl and…

STC Tops the Charts for Best Colleges

October 29, 2023

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South Texas College continues to top the charts in higher education, recently being named a “Top 10” college in the nation by Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine for associate degrees granted, its enrollment as a four-year school and for its majors in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and related services. Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine tracks the national advancements of Hispanics in higher education and spotlights Hispanic Serving Institutions like…

Texas Oyster Season Opens Nov. 1

October 28, 2023

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Agriculture Featured News Comments

Per regulation, the Texas commercial and recreational public oyster harvest season opens Nov. 1 and closes April 30, 2024. In an effort to protect and restore oyster reefs showing signs of environmental stress, many shellfish harvest areas will be closed to fishing at the beginning of this season. “Working in partnership with stakeholders, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department continues to prioritize the importance of healthy oyster reefs for both commercial…