McAllen festival renamed Wild Bright, set to open Nov. 27
McAllen’s South Pole Illuminated Festival will use the name Wild Bright for its 2026 season and is scheduled to open Nov. 27.
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McAllen receives $6 million grant for industrial park infrastructure
A federal grant will help McAllen plan roads, water, sewer and related improvements for its 47-acre industrial park, officials announced July 24.
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McAllen Certifies District 5 Election, Advances Growth Actions
McAllen’s City Commission certified its District 5 special-election result while approving drainage, subdivision and zoning actions on May 13.
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McAllen International Airport expansion and parking plans enter next phase
McAllen’s airport budget includes millions for terminal, parking, elevator and boarding-bridge work, but the final layout, construction phases and traveler disruptions remain unsettled.
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McAllen transit records show operating support as BRT planning continues
McAllen’s transportation records list $5.326 million in FY 2023 operating assistance and preventive maintenance, while Metro’s forward-looking plan includes proposed BRT planning expenditures.
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McAllen Gas Falls to $3.46 Metro Average; Diesel Eases to $5.12
McAllen-area regular gas fell to a $3.464 metro average July 31, while diesel eased to $5.116 but remained higher than a week earlier.
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McAllen Gas Prices Ease as Diesel Rises Above $5 in AAA Check
AAA’s July 29 check found lower regular-gas prices across the McAllen metro, while diesel rose above $5. A local station shows why pumps vary.
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McAllen Wins $6 Million Grant for Proposed Industrial Park
McAllen received a $6 million federal grant for infrastructure at a proposed 47-acre industrial park, but construction and tenants are not guaranteed.
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ICE detains nun on the way to Mass in South Texas
United States Church State and Religious Liberty Watch – Sister Leticia Ugboaja was detained in McAllen on the way to Mass, then released later that day.
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McAllen Daily Brief: Water Planning, Major Development Vision, and Public Safety Updates
McAllen, TX — February 6, 2026 — City leaders advanced water planning, outlined a major mixed-use vision, and highlighted safety gains this week.
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McAllen, TX — February 5, 2026 — Local News Update
McAllen, TX — February 5, 2026 — A shooting at a Border Patrol facility in McAllen resulted in one death and two injuries. The shooter was identified as 27-year-old Ryan Louis M…
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McAllen, TX Local News Update – February 3, 2026
McAllen, TX — February 3, 2026 — Local events, business closures, and community updates in McAllen, Texas.
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McAllen, TX Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
7:19 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · McAllen, TX: 41°F (Clear) · Feels like 36°F · Humidity 70% · Wind 7 mph
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McAllen International CarFest Returns to Convention Center
McAllen, TX — January 30, 2026 — The McAllen International CarFest is back at the McAllen Convention Center, showcasing over 300 vehicles across nearly 100 categories, including…
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McAllen International CarFest Returns This Weekend
McAllen, TX — January 29, 2026 — The 16th Annual McAllen International CarFest is set to showcase over 300 vehicles at the McAllen Convention Center from January 30 to February …