It is said that “once a teacher, always a teacher.” The same can be said about a school librarian. Both are on point in the case of Dr. Michael and Carole Bell. Mike taught Spanish and history, including a three-year stint at Edinburg High School, the Hockaday School in Dallas and Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. He earned one master’s in education and another in library science before claiming the ultimate educational achievement,…
The City of McAllen has long prided itself on having superior infrastructure with well laid out streets and drainage that usually avoids the kind of flooding other Rio Grande Valley cities see. These qualities were the pride and joy of Mayor Othal Brand, who during his 20-year tenure would drive around the city checking for potholes. Beautification has been another source of pride. Keep McAllen Beautiful is a non-profit organization…
McAllen city officials recently announced the return of the McAllen Holiday Parade for Dec. 4. Stepping off the parade at 6 p.m. at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium is the U.S. Air Force Parade Element Honor Guard and Drill Team. “A lead step-off sets the tone of the parade and creates excitement for the rest of the floats and bands as they march down the parade route,ˮ said McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos. …
UT Health RGV is expanding its healthcare offerings in South Texas with a new Cancer and Surgery Center. In addition, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will provide oncology advisory services at the center. The center is part of the phase 1 development of UTRGV’s McAllen Academic Medical Campus. The 100,000-square-foot center will sit within the 495 Commerce Center development, on the south side of Pecan Boulevard between…
Jennifer Han, a fourth-grade teacher at McAllen ISD’s Seguin Elementary, is now a finalist for the Texas Teacher of the Year Award after being named the Regional Elementary Teacher of the Year. She is one of only six finalists for the statewide award and the only one from the Rio Grande Valley. Han has been teaching for 13 years and is also a robotics team coach. She is a 2003 graduate…
McAllen Chamber of Commerce’s I&E Network returns to in-person meeting Aug. 26 with “How to Break Free From Your Mental Barriers To Success.” All entrepreneurs may participate in this free community program. Shawn Elliot Russell will share tiny habits that will help you break mental barriers for success. Topics include: What creates the mental barriers in the first place? How to identify them. How to break free from them. The…
Food Park Unplugged takes place Aug. 20 at McAllen Food Park. Every third Friday of the month, enjoy the sounds of local crooners while feasting on dishes by Food Truck chefs. Take a stroll and do some shopping from local craft and collectibles vendors. This event is family- and pet-friendly. Free admission into the park.
Emirates and Aeromar are now in an interline partnership which will provide seamless connectivity for customers between destinations in Mexico and United States via Mexico City to Emirates’ global network. The agreement covers Aeromar’s destinations in McAllen and Laredo. Through this interline partnership, customers are now able to book tickets to fly to and from 12 destinations in Mexico and the United States covered by the interline agreement via Mexico…
Hidalgo County will hold a webcast auction of general merchandise at two area locations Aug. 10. The webcast auction consists of general merchandise, such as computers, office furniture and bicycles. Items are available to view in person at Palmer Pavilion (301 E. Hackberry, McAllen) and Robert’s Warehouse (317 North Closner, Edinburg). Viewing hours at both locations on Aug. 9 are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a closure from noon…
Workforce Solutions Cameron, Workforce Solutions Lower Rio and RGV Partnership invite the public to the RGV Regional Job Fair on Aug. 19 at both the McAllen Convention Center and the Brownsville Event Center. Speak with representatives from various organizations offering employment opportunities. More than 100 companies from throughout the Valley will be participating. The McAllen fair takes place at 700 Convention Center Blvd. from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., while…