McAllen resident Rebecca Gutierrez always had career goals, but barricades kept getting in her way. “It was always financial challenges of either paying bills or paying for school,” Gutierrez said. “I was not able to do both, at times.” Gutierrez is a Valley native. She is also one of six children who witnessed their parents perform the grueling labor only migrant farm workers know. “My parents both worked hard for…
The City of McAllen is preparing for this year’s McAllen Independence Day Celebration taking place July 4. The city, along with presenter by H-E-B, is inviting the community to take part in all of the patriotic festivities. The 94th annual Independence Day Celebration includes an early morning patriotic program, the Main Street Parade and the Freedom Festival in Archer Park, 101 North Main Street. Music, food and games will be…
Beginning this week, UTRGV faculty are offering a free, six-week training in American Sign Language to first responders from Brownsville, Edinburg and McAllen at the municipal police departments. Those in the training include police officers, fire fighters, medical first responders and other emergency personnel. Brian Cheslik, assistant professor and program coordinator for the American Sign Language and Interpretation degree program at UTRGV, said the training will help bridge the communication…
McAllen is the recipient of another accolade for the benefits it provides its residents; this time, those on a budget. According to GoBankingRates.com, McAllen ranks number one in the south for anyone planning to retire on Social Security alone. The financial website conducted the survey, finding that half of the list includes cities in Texas, with other cities from Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. “This is such good news for many…
McAllen ISD is receiving recognition for its attention to fitness and health with the recent awarding of a state award from It’s Time Texas Community Challenge. For the second straight year, the district finished first in the Medium School District category across the state in the annual health challenge. McAllen ISD earned nearly 2.4 million points. In addition, the City of McAllen was also recognized after it took first in…
During National Stroke Awareness Month, the South Texas Health System Neurosciences and Stroke Institute presents Steps for Stroke May 21-27. The community competition raises awareness of the warning signs of stroke while educating the community of ways to reduce risks of having one. During the virtual week-long challenge, participants will commit to run, walk or even dance their way to a minimum of 10,000 steps per day and 50,000 steps…
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Customer Service Award. The purpose is to recognize a special individual(s) or business for going above and beyond in providing superior customer service or an unmatched humanitarian act. Past examples include: A dry cleaner’s employees returned money and multiple gift cards left in a jacket by the owner. A teacher took care of a student whose glucose was dropping to…
The 10th annual “Sizzling in the Tropics” BBQ Cook-off takes place June 11 at McAllen Municipal Park. Attendees can enjoy great BBQ cooked by Valley BBQ teams. Winners will be chosen for best brisket, pulled pork, chicken wings, pork ribs, pan de campo and beans. Sponsored by H-E-B, the City of McAllen and L&F Distributors Contact Gerry for more information at 956-682-2871.
MXLAN, McAllen’s five-day interactive arts and culture festival, returns July 27-31 and is currently accepting sponsors and exhibitors. The festival celebrates Mexico and Latin America’s heritage and its influence on the Hispanic community in the United States. MXLAN 2022 offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for businesses that want to bring their brands to a new level in an organic way. MXLAN Mercado offers exhibit space for local creators…
U.S. News & World Report has recognized all five McAllen ISD high schools among its rankings of the “2022 Best Public High Schools.” This is the eighth straight year McAllen ISD has had its high schools recognized by either U.S. News & World Report or The Washington Post. The McAllen ISD schools are Achieve Early College High School, McAllen Memorial High School, James “Nikki” Rowe High, McAllen High School and Lamar Academy. Achieve Early…