The McAllen Police Department is now accepting applications for its next Citizens’ Police Academy. Starting Aug. 14 and running through Oct. 15, 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 25. “The…
Michelle Rivera is the new deputy city manager for the City of McAllen, effective June 1. Rivera brings to the role a 30-year career in public service across the Rio Grande Valley, with experience in the cities of Harlingen, Mercedes and McAllen, where she has served as assistant city manager since 2014. Known for her collaborative leadership, business-minded approach, and results-driven strategies, Rivera has built a legacy of innovation, fiscal…
Transport back in time to the age of the dinosaurs during Thursday Night Live with Jurassic RGV on June 12 at Quinta Mazatlán. The live dinosaur show will feature life-sized animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar just like they did millions of years ago. Engage with the performers and dinosaurs, providing a unique and immersive experience. There will also be photo opportunities to capture the moment with your favorite dinosaur…
Rene Jackson is a La Joya native and a nearly 30-year veteran of the U.S. Army with an expertise in logistics and the transportation of goods and products. “Ammunition and missiles,” Jackson said when asked in a television interview what materials he supervised shipping. “We would bring in all of the support sustainment stuff for the war fighters doing the actual fighting.” Jackson would rise to the rank of lieutenant…
McAllen is a leader – not a follower – is how McAllen City Commissioner Seby Haddad welcomed guests to the 2025 MXLAN International Economic Summit. The May 9 summit at the McAllen Convention Center kicked off the annual three-day cultural arts and music festival. Hosting the conference were the City of McAllen, the McAllen Economic Development Corporation and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce. The Summit welcomed leaders in higher education,…
The urban forests found throughout McAllen and at its wildlife sanctuary are creating new habitats to help counter dwindling butterfly populations in the region and across the country. The efforts to do so have become a citywide initiative with educational programs at the Quinta Mazatlan sanctuary and a butterfly garden at McAllen City Hall. At local schools, students gather for tree-planting events at the urban forests and develop awareness of…
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of McAllen and Visit McAllen, is currently hosting the McAllen Shop Hop, a celebration of the city’s vibrant and diverse shopping scene. With this initiative, shoppers can discover featured stores and participate in a scavenger hunt with the chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree. The tour officially kicked off on in April and runs through Father’s Day in June,…
Lone Star National Bank – Exclusive Lunch & Learn Series: “Supporting Business Success” is back on May 21 with “Insurance Preparedness & Business Tax Strategies.” The series of in-person educational seminars are designed to empower local entrepreneurs and business leaders with actionable tools and insights to help launch, manage and grow a thriving business. This initiative follows Financial Literacy Month, as part of LSNB’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the local…
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce on May 2 will host a special event honoring women who have played prominent roles in business and in their communities. The event is titled Legendary McAllen Woman: Celebration of Women in Business. A luncheon will take place at the McAllen Convention Center in conjunction with the celebration. It will be the fifth such event the chamber has hosted. “The Legendary McAllen Woman initiative celebrates…
One Rio Grande Valley car dealer whose name is today emblazoned across the region got his start in a modest-sized store selling Buicks just blocks south of the courthouse in Edinburg. Bert Ogden sold cars as a side business before opening his first dealership in the 1960s. He would purchase used cars from upstate Texas sources, restore them to running condition, and then sell them in the Valley. The downtown…