McAllen residents can borrow – for free – various lawn and garden tools and equipment for residential beautification. The McAllen Community Tool Shed, created by the McAllen City Commission, allows residents to borrow tools for up to 72 hours at a time. McAllen is the only municipality south of San Antonio to offer such a program. “This is a wonderful program for our community, because while residents may have the…
Hidalgo County will hold a Webcast Surplus Auction of fleet vehicles, heavy equipment and general merchandise at the Precinct 3 Motor Pool July 27. Interested buyers must register at amtauctions.com. Bidding starts July 26 at 10 a.m. and continues until the last item sells. The public may view items in person at the Precinct 3 Motor Pool July 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The facility will close noon to…
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for Leadership Edinburg Class XXXIII. The program has availability for 20 participants. This leadership program connects business professionals with other community leaders from throughout the city and region. LE ensures highly motivated leaders and managers deepen their leadership skills. Ultimately, graduates contribute to the growth and improvement of the business they represent. “Our program is highly effective and is a perfect…
Local advertising and communications professional A.B. Barrera has been named to serve as a member of the American Advertising Federation District 10’s board of directors. As a member of the board’s executive committee, Barrera will serve as the district chair for Conferences and Conventions. District 10 encompasses the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The District 10 board of directors also oversees 19 American Advertising Federation chapter clubs within…
A Christmas in July Market takes place July 24 at McAllen High School, allowing shoppers the opportunity to complete their holiday shopping early. From 9 a.m. to 3 p..m., the public can shop several small businesses ranging from makeup and skincare to baked goods. Vendors include: Aloe Relief, Sugar land, Mrs. Barron Creations, Wicked Sweet, La Casita del Snack, Lunar Dusk, L & R Creations, Little dela Rosa Creations, Paparazzi,…
Port Isabel’s sixth annual Causeway Run and Fitness Walk is back Sept. 18 with an early-bird registration special. Runners and walkers alike can look forward to crossing the 2.6-mile Queen Isabella Causeway on foot. Early registration is $35 for the individual 10K run. Registration for the walking 5K is $30 general public. A special rates of $20 for students and military, with ID, is also available. The early-bird fee deadline…
The Salvation Army of Harlingen recently welcomed new leaders, captains Benjamin and Wendy Deuel. Salvation Army officers periodically transfer to different locations, typically every three to five years. The Deuels are enthusiastic and dynamic leaders, and come to Harlingen from Florence, Ala. Here, they were responsible for the programs and services of the Florence Salvation Army. Benjamin and Wendy Deuel met at The Salvation Army seminary in Atlanta, Ga. in…
Founded in 2015, the RGV Reef Project holds the title of largest artificial reef in the state. This endeavor has been a collaborative labor led by the non-profit organization Friends of the RGV Reef with the help from the Port of Brownsville, port tenants and contributors. The reef is 13 miles northeast of South Padre Island and encompasses 1,650 acres. Since 2016, the Port of Brownsville has provided a staging…
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is reminding businesses to submit their applications for an original or new license to the agency before a month-long pause in accepting applications begins Aug. 1. The pause must happen for TABC to prepare new technology that will overhaul the way alcohol industry members conduct business with the agency. The pause begins Aug. 1 and will remain in place until Sept. 1. During that time: TABC…
South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce staff members are recent recipients of two communication awards from Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives. The award presentation took place during the TCCE’s conference recently on South Padre Island. The chamber won first place for its “2021 Official Guide to South Padre Island” in the Print and Electronic Publications category. The “Official Guide to South Padre Island” aims to bring tourism, new business and…