City News

NOAA Predicts Active 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Office of Communications and Media Relations — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:39:46 GMT

In its 2013 Atlantic hurricane season outlook issued today (5/23), NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting an active or extremely active season this year.

  For the six-month hurricane season, which begins June 1, NOAA’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook says there is a 70 percent likelihood of 13 to 20 named ...

McAllen Fire Dept Recieves $2.7 FEMA-Homeland Security Grant

Office of Communications and Media Relations — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:32:21 GMT

From the Office of Congressman Rubén Hinojosa (D-TX-15):

Washington, D.C.- Today-Congressman Rubén Hinojosa (D-TX-15) announced a grant of $2,751,400 was awarded to the McAllen Fire Department by FEMA under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Assistance to Firefighter's Grant (AFG).

"This grant award is a great accomplishment for ...

Sgt Major Richard Clem Keynote Speaker at Memorial Day Event

Office of Communications and Media Relations — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:48:29 GMT

Courtesy: Veterans War Memorial of Texas

Sgt. Major Richard Clem, a U.S. Army retired veteran of the wars on terror in Afghanistan & Iraq, will be the keynote speaker at this year's Memorial Day program, at the Veterans War Memorial of Texas, Monday, May 27, 2013.

The program begins at ...

More Lane Reductions at Dove Avenue & 23rd St, Until June 3

Office of Communications and Media Relations — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:29:35 GMT

Drivers in north McAllen should expect more delays at Dove Avenue and north 23rd Street, from Monday, May 20 to Monday, June 3, as a contractor working on expanding the intersection temporarily reduces traffic lanes on Dove Avenue.

According to the City of McAllen Traffic Operations Director Eduardo Mendoza, traffic ...

McAllen FD Turns 100; Community Events Planned June 7-10

Office of Communications and Media Relations — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:34:15 GMT

The McAllen Fire Department is turning 100, this year! To mark the occasion, McAllen FD plans to host several community events for the public to attend, from June 7 to June 10, 2013.

Here's a rundown of some of the scheduled events:

Open House

Friday June 7th, 2013

Open house ...

McAllen Police Officers Step Up Safety Belt Enforcement

McAllen Police Department — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:36:05 GMT

Courtesy: McAllen Police Department

The McAllen Police Department step up safety belt enforcement with its Click It or Ticket campaign, between May 20 and June 2, 2013.

State law requires that all occupants in a vehicle be secured with a seat belt.

McAllen PD Lt. Joel A. Morales offers these ...

More Lane Reductions at Dove & 23rd Begin Monday May 20

Office of Communications and Media Relations — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:08:02 GMT

According to the City of McAllen Traffic Operations Director Eduardo Mendoza, traffic ...

Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Hockey Returns to State Farm

Office of Communications and Media Relations — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:17:01 GMT

Courtesy: NAHL.com

The North American Hockey League (NAHL) has announced that the Wenatchee Wild, who has been a member of the NAHL for the past five seasons, are relocating their membership to Hidalgo, Texas. The team will be known as the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees and play out of ...

Seguin Elementary Students Raise $1K to Buy Trees for Quinta

Quinta Mazatlan — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:46:57 GMT

Courtesy: Quinta Mazatlan

Third grade students at Seguin Elementary in McAllen came together to raise funds to purchase trees to enrich the forest at Quinta Mazatlan.

Under the council of Coach Rangel, approximately 15 students lead the project of selling hand-crafted pens for their “giving tree” fundraiser. The students held ...

Youth Nature Photography Contest Offers $5,000 & Prizes

Quinta Mazatlan — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:28:47 GMT

The Valley Land Fund and Quinta Mazatlan invite kids in south Texas outdoors this summer to photograph nature! Children will have a chance to explore the outdoors in June and July and attend the free Awards Ceremony on the evening of August 15th at Quinta Mazatlan. Every registered child will ...

3 High Schools Named to ‘America’s Best High Schools' List

Office of Communications and Media Relations — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:51:57 GMT

All three McAllen ISD comprehensive high schools – James “Nikki” Rowe High School, McAllen Memorial High School, and McAllen High School – are ranked among “America’s Best High Schools.” This ranking, assembled by Newsweek, highlights the best public high schools in the nation – “those that have been proven to ...

View Results of McAllen 2013 May Election

Office of Communications and Media Relations — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:30:00 GMT

Here are the official results of the 2013 McAllen City Election.

McAllen Parks & Rec Dept Offering Lifeguard Training Course

Office of Communications and Media Relations — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:47:20 GMT

LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSE

Interested in a great summer job or challenging career as a professional lifeguard? Train to become a certified American Red Cross lifeguard and learn valuable skills including injury prevention, facility safety , patron surveillance, emergency preparation, rescue skills, victim assessment, First Aid, CPR/AED and care for head, ...

Legislation to Dissolve Water District 3 Before Lawmakers

Office of Communications and Media Relations — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:46:08 GMT

Senater Bill 1890, introduced by District 20 Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa for the dissolution of Hidalgo County Water Improvement District #3, was presented before the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Wednesday, April 22, 2013, at the Texas Capitol.

McAllen City Commissioner Marcus C. Barrera, City Attorney Kevin Pagan and an Austin based ...

McAllen Tamale Fest to Benefit Boys & Girls Club

Office of Communications and Media Relations — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:28:37 GMT

The Boys & Girls Club of McAllen presents the first ever McAllen Tamale Fest and "Hot Tamale" Kids Fun Run, December 14 & 15, at the new DeLeon Sports Complex, located next the north Boys & Girls Club (Glen & Rita Roney Center).

The Tamale Fest, on December 14, will ...