At a special meeting on Aug. 1, the McAllen City Commission formally adopted an ordinance redistricting the City of McAllen’s single member voting districts. Redistricting was required because the results of the 2020 federal Census indicated a 48-percent population deviation based upon current district lines. Early in the process of drawing a new single member district map, the McAllen City Commission adopted a resolution establishing criteria to ensure that the…
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Many business owners were forced to temporarily close in the spring of 2020, leading Jessica Zarate to open a shop, Beary Creative, from her home. Its name belies the fact that Beary Creative does not carry stuffed bears. “I’m a Bear,” Zarate said of being from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo. If you live in the Rio Grande Valley, you likely know Bear pride runs deep in PSJA High School graduates. “I started…
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It was a big win for two South Texas College students at the Commodities Integrated Logistics Entrepreneur Challenge recently hosted at the McAllen Convention Center. The competition was open to local college and university students like Gilbert Barrera and Samantha Sauri. Both are students in STC’s Operations Management bachelor’s program. The duo presented an entrepreneurial idea to a panel of six judges who are business professionals in the region and an…
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McAllen Public Library will host a Community Health Fair on July 30 from 10 a.m. to1 p.m. at the Main Library at 4001 23rd Street and Nolana Avenue. Attendees are invited to take advantage of free health screenings, local providers on site, informational stations and children’s crafts. The event is free and open to the public. “The Health Fair is an opportunity for our community to receive free health screenings…
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A new chapter of international partnership was cemented recently at South Texas College. Employees from nVent of Reynosa, Mexico were celebrated at the Technology Campus for being the first cohort of students to complete the college’s new cross-border training initiative. STC has officially extended its workforce development services internationally through a unique collaboration with nVent, a global leader in enclosures, electric heat-tracing solutions, complete heat-management systems and electrical and fastening…
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Quinta Mazatlan brings the Dr. Seuss book “What Was I Scared Of?” to life on July 28 with a wacky adventure along the trails. A special appearance will be made by The Cat in the Hat. Quinta Mazatlán’s Forest Trail will feature Dr. Seuss characters that bring out the pages of the book, featuring the spooky empty pants. “What Was I Scared Of?” illustrates the importance of not judging a…
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The McAllen Chamber of Commerce hosts a Meet & Greet on Aug. 8 with Josh Mejia, chamber president and CEO. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. RSVP with Andrea at membership@mcallenchamber.com or 956-682-2871.
McAllen has once again in another Top 10 list. This time, it lands in the number five spot for places where middle-class Americans can buy a home. Realtor.com recently set out to find the metropolitan areas where a middle-class family could find the most home they could afford. In McAllen, approximately 60 percent of homes available in the area are priced for a middle-class homebuyer. “Homeownership is the American dream,”…
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When the sun goes down, the moths come out at Quinta Mazatlan. Join them for a special glimpse into the world of nocturnal insects on July 23 from 9 p.m. to midnight. A dimly lit trail will guide the guests through the Thorn Forest trails at Quinta Mazatlan to special Mothing Stations with knowledgeable naturalists. Guests should expect to see spiders, scorpions, frogs, toads, beetles and more. McAllen’s Urban Ecologist…
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Join the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 25 to discuss our legislative updates at the Legislative Update Luncheon 2022. State legislators present a summary of how recent bills will affect business, education, health, transportation, etc. There will be an open Q&A session for those in attendance. Tickets are $50 for individuals, $600 for a reserved table for eight people. Contact the RGVHCC office for reserved tables. Buy tickets online.
