McAllen is the third ranking safest city in the country for 2023 according to SmartAsset.com’s Top 10 Safest Cities list. The financial website analyzed a core set of common safety factors to identify and rank the safest cities in America, looking at data from 200 of the largest cities. The fiver metrics taken into consideration for rankings are violent crime, property crime, vehicular mortality rate, drug poisoning mortality rate and…
The City of McAllen Fire Department is looking for a few good public servants with interests in becoming McAllen firefighters. “The McAllen Fire Department is a workforce of men and women dedicated to keep the residents of our community safe,” said Interim McAllen Fire Chief Juan Gloria. “A firefighter is a first responder and rescuer extensively trained in firefighting, primarily to extinguish hazardous fires that threaten life, property, and the environment as…
In 2022, McAllen International Airport welcomed 875,899 passengers, exceeding the prior year’s all-time high. As one of the top ten busiest airports in Texas, McAllen International Airport’s commercial airline traffic has steadily grown. In 2022, McAllen International Airport led the region with 45 percent of the RGV’s commercial air service market share. The airport’s leading market share fostered new opportunities for travelers in 2022, starting with becoming the South Texas…
To commemorate American Heart Month and promote heart-healthy behavior, South Texas Health System Heart invites the public to take part in its Heroes with Heart 5K on Feb. 25. This year’s run is dedicated to the Valley’s own Heroes with Heart veterans who have survived and thrived in their battle with heart disease. All proceeds benefit local charities. Registration deadline is noon on Feb. 24. Visit the run website for…
The largest career expo in the Rio Grande Valley takes place Feb. 22 where job seekers can connect with more than 150 employers offering more than 6,500 jobs. Industries include health care, government, construction, hospitality, retail, administrative support and more. This event is free and open to the public.
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce presents “Link Up: Speed Networking” on Feb. 21 for chamber members to promote their business, develop new leads and create new professional contacts. Light lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. To reserve your spot, contact Retention Specialist Mariela Hinojosa at 956-682-2871 or email mhinojosa@mcallenchamber.com.
South Texas College’s longest-standing community events, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistant program for taxpayers, returns this year after a two-year hiatus. The program has long assisted Rio Grande Valley community residents by offering free tax preparation for those who make $60,000 or less. People with disabilities or limited English-speaking taxpayers also qualify. The STC VITA office at the Pecan campus, Building T, Room 1.702, is now open from 9 a.m.…
One Million Cups provides a supportive, inclusive space for entrepreneurs and the community to gather and connect, where you can work through business challenges and identify opportunities. Feb. 8’s edition of 1MC features Bella Beans Coffee and Top Notch Valet Trash Services presenting about their services. 1MC is free and open to the public.
Quinta Mazatlan presents an early Valentines Concert in the Park on Feb. 9 with Dos Voces, a contemporary classical duo. Guests may arrive prior to the 6 p.m. concert to take in the nature and birding trails through the woods. Dos Voces’s Cecy and Bri have collaborated through the years as performers and music educators. As Dos Voces, they integrate their disciplines of voice, piano and guitar. Open to innovation…
Banners began appearing in late 2022 above storefronts at Sam’s Trenton Plaza Phase II in McAllen. The west side of Phase I faces Trenton and then wraps around as if highlighting the path for customers heading to Sam’s Club. Phase II rests immediately to the north of Phase I. It’s all part of the bustling growth and traffic in north McAllen. In this case, it’s the broad area of 10th…