Join Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 5 for its signature event, the Manic Monday Mixer. The networking experience is tailored for business owners and professionals looking to expand their horizons in the vibrant community of the Rio Grande Valley. Business owners come together to mingle, foster new connections and cultivate meaningful business leads. Hosted by the RGV Hispanic Chamber, this monthly event has become a cornerstone…
Registration is now open to bikers, walkers and runners for Keep McAllen Beautiful’s 13th annual Arbor Day Celebration taking place Nov. 2 at Westside Park. The run, bike, and walk event benefits everyone and helps KMB, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, increase awareness of the importance of planting and caring for trees in McAllen. The day will begin with a 25 mile/100K bike ride, 5K run, 10K run, a kids’ fun…
Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Francisco Guajardo with Museum of South Texas History on July 23 for the next session of the Roundtable Series, focusing on the “Rich and Dynamic History of McAllen.” RSVP with Anabel Aranda 956-682-2871 or retention@mcallenchamber.com.
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…
The McAllen Police Department is now accepting applications for its 18th Citizens’ Police Academy. Starting Aug. 15 and running through Oct. 16, the 10-week academy will meet every Thursday evening from 6-9 p.m. There is no cost to apply and selected applicants must be 21 years of age or older; able to attend all classes; work or reside in McAllen; and turn in a completed application by July 26. “The…
Lone Star National Bank hosts a complimentary Lunch & Learn seminar on “Fundamentals of Business Entities and Loan Readiness for Small Business” on July 10. RSVP by emailing CommunityRelations@lonestarnationalbank.com or by calling 956-414-2051.
Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce on July 11 for Good Morning McAllen and connect with new members, or reconnect with existing ones, during a special gathering sponsored by Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Inc. Leading this breakfast will be hosts Jim Darling and Joe Brown. Every chamber member is automatically entered to win $600 cash. Along with the cash drawing, there will be numerous door prizes. Registration…
A mid-summer day in 2022 started out like any other for Cris Moreno and was supposed to conclude with a joyful night out with his mother and an uncle and aunt visiting from California. It was during that outing when another vehicle slammed into Moreno’s GMC truck. He was badly injured and rushed to DHR Health hospital in Edinburg. Moreno is a mechanic who has owned and operated an auto…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed McAllen City Manager Roel “Roy” Rodriguez to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees for a term to expire on Feb. 1, 2029. The board oversees the Texas Municipal Retirement System, which is responsible for providing a secure retirement benefit plan for eligible employees of more than 800 Texas cities. Rodriguez is a former gubernatorial appointee to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board…
The City of McAllen will host the MXLAN International Economic Summit at the McAllen Convention Center on May 3, highlighting the South Texas region’s unique geographical position, cultural dynamics and significant impact it has on international commerce and trade. The discussions sparked and connections made during the conference are designed to reshape economic and cultural perspectives through insightful dialogue and collaboration about how economic activities within McAllen resonate globally, making…