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ValleyCentral CBS 4
City of Alamo appoints new Assistant City Manager
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Alamo appointed Iris Alvarado Padilla as the new assistant city manager on Tuesday. Padilla earned a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Law with a minor in History and a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D in public administration to expand her professional growth [...]
KRGV Channel 5
Alamo library calls on local artists for Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit
Alamo’s Sgt. Fernando De La Rosa Memorial Library is seeking local artist submissions for its upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit. Art deadline: Sept. 14.
KRGV Channel 5
Order stopping border wall construction in alamo extended
A federal judge has extended a temporary restraining order blocking border wall construction near the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo through Sept. 10.
ValleyCentral CBS 4
DEA McAllen seizes 2,000 pounds of alleged meth from cabbage shipment
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The DEA McAllen office seized over 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine, the DEA Houston office announced Thursday. According to the DEA Houston office, the methamphetamine was found hidden within a shipment of cabbage. "This major seizure is part of a Homeland Security Taskforce Investigation, conducted jointly with HSI, FBI, CBP, USB, and [...]
The Monitor (MyRGV)
One year after Texas phone ban, Valley schools see positive impact
Educators in Rio Grande Valley school districts say the statewide cellphone ban is yielding positive results after its first full year. Obed Leal, principal at Rivera Early College High School in Brownsville ISD, notes better student behavior and focus, while English teacher Kimberly Kizer reports that pupils now write notes by hand, boosting study skills and memorization. Deputy Superintendent José Valdez added that parents have welcomed the law.
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Mon, Sep 14 · 8:00 AM
Parks & Recreation Winter Baseball Registration Kinder – 3rd Grade
Mon, Sep 14 · 12:00 PM
Board of Commissioners Workshop
Tue, Sep 15 · 4:00 PM
Board of Commissioners Workshop
Tue, Sep 15 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Tue, Sep 22 · 2:00 PM
Sgt Fernando De La Rosa Memorial Library – Adult Crafting Hour
This week's city services
schedules & detailsBrush (yard waste) and bulky items are collected once a month. Your pickup week depends on your location: Section 1 (north of Expressway 83) – second full week…
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The Alamo Recycling Center is open Monday‑Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed for lunch). The A.R.T.I.E stand‑alone facility…
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What Alamo looks like
$54,234
Median household income
2019-2023 ACS 5-year
verified in source
20,008
People living in Alamo
2019-2023 ACS 5-year
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29.7
Median age
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