The $83 million project to transform the Anzalduas International Bridge into a full-service cross-border commercial port is entering its final stages of construction. A first quarter completion in 2025 is now anticipated. In late July, the governor of San Luis Potosi, Ricardo Gallardo Cardona, visited the bridge south of Mission to see the work being done and to meet with city leaders from Mission, McAllen and Hidalgo. The bridge opened…
The City of McAllen Passports Division will be open for extended hours on July 13 and July 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The department is located at the City of McAllen Downtown Parking Garage, 221 South 15th Street. Note that each applicant must be present and must provide a valid form of identification with an identifiable photo and signature, proof of citizenship such as a certified…
Kathy Lueders hears the question often in her capacity as general manager of Starbase’s operations at Boca Chica Beach. “When are we going to Mars?” Lueders said to an audience recently in Harlingen on the Texas State College campus. “I don’t know exactly when but I do know that one day out of the Rio Grande Valley there will be a Starship going to Mars.” Lueders’ talk was titled “Space…
McAllen International Airport welcomed representatives from Delta Air Lines to launch their first nonstop flight to Austin on April 22. “McAllen has made travel between the Valley and Austin easier than ever,” said City of McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos. Nonstop flights between McAllen and the state capital now depart daily from McAllen International Airport. “A growing Rio Grande Valley needed a non-stop flight with multiple frequencies a day connecting to…
More than $25 million is coming to the 15th Congressional District following the passage of the recent 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 ensures funding for critical government functions and programs, supporting various sectors and agencies in fiscal year 2024. Part of the total funding was the $7.4 million allocated for terminal improvements at the McAllen International Airport. “Thank you to Congresswoman De la Cruz for…
McAllen International Airport has partnered with Volaris to announce its newest nonstop route to Cancun, Mexico. Already on sale, this new partnership will connect two key destinations for tourism and business starting on July 3 with two weekly departures (Wednesday and Saturdays). “McAllen’s newest partnership with Volaris to launch air service to a world class destination like Cancun reinforces our commitment to develop strong economic ties with Mexico and beyond,”…
The City of Harlingen is the recipient of a federal award of $4.5 million for the modernization of the Air Traffic Control Tower at Valley International Airport. The ATP funds, allocated as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $1-billion distribution for Federal FY24, will be instrumental in the modernization and expansion of airport terminals and control towers, ensuring adherence to the most rigorous standards of safety, security and passenger service. …
Before assuming her new role as director of the newly created International Relations department for the City of McAllen, Daniella Plata served as the international business manager for the McAllen International Airport, where she was recognized by Airport Business Magazine as a Top 40 Under 40. Plata was chosen from among hundreds of nominations from across North America, with four other winners from Texas and throughout the United States and…
Delta Air Lines is now selling tickets for three daily nonstop flights from McAllen International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport beginning April 22. The new year-round route will operate three daily flights connecting McAllen via MFE with an essential destination for business and education. With the addition of this new route, McAllen International Airport will now serve seven nonstops. In Delta’s recent announcement, Joe Esposito, Delta’s S.V.P. – Network Planning,…
A leading developer in the hospitality industry will invest nearly $25 million to construct two hotels next to the Mission Event Center. The new additions can draw tourism, spur economic development and will significantly increase the city’s lodging. Nitin Kasan, the operations manager for Ocean Gate Hospitality, announced the developments on Dec. 13 during a groundbreaking ceremony alongside the Mission Economic Development Corporation, the City of Mission and the Greater…