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McAllen Memorial volleyball staying disciplined in preparation for postseason run
The high school volleyball playoffs start on Thursday, October 29th across Texas. One of the top teams in the RGV entering the postseason is McAllen Memorial.
KRGV Channel 5
Valley Symphony Orchestra celebrates 75 years with five planned concerts
The Valley Symphony Orchestra will launch its 75th‑anniversary season Friday with a concert titled "Music of the Greats." Executive Director David Lobel told Channel 5’s Dina Herrera Garza what audiences can expect, and the performance is the first of five shows planned for the season. Residents can click the link for ticket information.
Border Report
Man who worked for GEO Transport charged with possession of child pornography
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who deported migrants for the federal government was held without bond Monday after being charged with possession of child pornography. Edgar E. Guillen, 29, of Weslaco kept videos of a naked 12-year-old girl on his phone, according to a federal criminal complaint against him. “There is evidence of potential [...]
The Monitor (MyRGV)
McAllen city leaders deciding between two designs for new city hall
McAllen city leaders convened Monday at town hall to review the next steps for a proposed new city hall. The preliminary design phase is complete, but officials remain undecided between two façade concepts, and a schematic shows staff could rise from 198 to 354 by 2046, requiring a 51,514‑square‑foot office area. Residents will see the building’s exterior design debated.
The Monitor (MyRGV)
Celebratory spread: McAllen’s Santa Fe Steakhouse a perfect place to live it up
The South Texas Flavor column writer celebrated friend Laredo Jose’s birthday at Santa Fe Steakhouse & Cantina, located at 1918 S. 10th St. near La Plaza Mall in McAllen. The review notes a dress‑code atmosphere, a $5‑6 beer, a $12 watermelon paloma, and a 6‑ounce petite filet steak priced at $40 with mashed potatoes for $7. The author spent about $85.
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schedules & detailsEvery resident receives a black garbage cart. Place the cart on the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled day and bring it back inside by 7:00 p.m. The cart must…
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The city provides a blue recycling cart that requires a separate application and badge. The recycling fee is $15.50 per month; an additional bin costs $13.50 p…
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$578 million
The Money — budget, taxes, audits
150,640
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What McAllen looks like
$60,165
Median household income
2019-2023 ACS 5-year
verified in source
143,789
People living in McAllen
2019-2023 ACS 5-year
verified in source
34.0
Median age
2019-2023 ACS 5-year
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