Originally planned for Aug. 26, the City of McAllen will host a public welcome reception for its new City Manager Isaac Tawil on Oct. 17 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The location has also changed from McAllen City Hall to the McAllen Chamber of Commerce at 1200 Ash Ave.

Those wishing to attend the event are asked to RSVP to Anabel Aranda at the chamber via membership@mcallenchamber.com or 956-682-2871.

Tawil has more than 13 years of experience in municipal government, most recently serving as the city attorney with the City of McAllen since 2021. Before that, he led the department’s litigation efforts as an assistant city attorney for nine years. In both roles, he spearheaded numerous contracts that cemented economic development initiatives, furthered public safety agreements, improved infrastructure projects and financing, guided emergency management outreach and promoted international compacts, as well as representing the City of McAllen in civil lawsuits, while protecting taxpayers. 

Prior to working with the City of McAllen, Tawil worked in private practice. 

Tawil earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University School of Law.  Tawil is a member of Past-President of Temple Emanuel. He is married with two sons and one daughter.