McAllen News and Announcements

The reports of Swine Flu in Texas (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in handling the outbreak.
This...

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce Health Fair Committee invites everyone in the Rio Grande Valley to participate in the 26th Annual “Heart of the Valley” Health Fair, Sunday,...

From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a
Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to
share.  And folks in McAllen...

Since this site is all about McAllen, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Texas corn maze and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

Hey, McAllen! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

If your nonprofit group in McAllen is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Texas’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that last...