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Episodes focus on interviews with City of McAllen directors, commissioners, mayor, and administrators; updates regarding ongoing initiatives and decisions made by McAllen City Commissioners; the employees who work day in and day out to serve the public and their community; activities throughout McAllen that residents can take part in; and services and projects that departments provide each day.
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The McAllen Public Library is looking for qualified candidates to volunteer at the McAllen Public Library Book Store. If you’re interested in applying for a volunteer position, please visit www.mcallen.net or pick up an application at the McAllen Public Library. The volunteer hours are flexible and convenient for volunteers. The position will assis…
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The City of McAllen will be launching outreach efforts to develop Vision Zero Action Plan. The Vision Zero Action Plan is a traffic safety plan that will be created through data unique to the community in order to create safer transportation systems with a goal of reducing injuries and fatalities on McAllen roadways to zero. The outreach will inclu…
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Keep McAllen Beautiful is looking for volunteers. KMB is organizing its annual Great American Clean-Up and Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at McAllen Municipal Park. The group of volunteers will meet in the park at 8 a.m. and be given their assignments to their locations. They are looking for volunte…
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On this episode of Outdoors with Roy, It’s the 11th Annual McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run. There’s a race for everyone in the family from a full-marathon to half-marathon, a six-person relay team, or 10K run, 5K run, a kids final mile. Race organizers will share with you some tips for this fun, fast and flat course. Also, a veteran with disabilit…
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Join us for this episode of Outdoors with Roy to learn more about a Swedish trend called Plogging with some CrossFit athletes; Keep McAllen Beautiful’ s Adopt a Park initiative with the Esqueda family who has been picking up litter at a McAllen park and a McAllen family and volunteers plant a mini citrus grove at a city park.…
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In the heart of McAllen, amidst the busy routines of Code Enforcement, there’s a hidden gem. In this episode of McAllen’s Own, Code Enforcement Officer Jose Castillo shares his duties on and off camera. By day Jose’s a meticulous code enforcement officer ensuring the community stays clean and healthy, but as the sun sets, Jose transforms into Phoen…
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Check out Outdoors with Roy episode, McAllen Parks and Recreation have park facilities which are making children and adults live out their “Field of Dreams” through sports. We will introduce you to the Rio Grande Valley’s only Roller Derby team, the RGV Bandidas. Also, children who love ice hockey are roller blading their way in this South Texas he…
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In this episode of McAllen’s Own, Digital Media Coordinator Laura Garcia who oversees the City of McAllen’s social media platforms talks to us about what it takes to be connected to community. The City of McAllen has more than 151,000 followers on its platforms. However, Garcia uses her work skills as the social media professional in her small busi…
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On this episode of “McAllen’s Own,” we get to see a very different side of McAllen City Manager Roy Rodriguez. As the visionary leader for the City of McAllen, he has catapulted McAllen as the leading municipality in the Rio Grande Valley. But on the weekends, he is the boss of his own bike, living out a childhood dream by enjoying the freedom that…
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In this episode of Commissioner’s Corner, newly elected McAllen City Commissioner Pepe Cabeza de Vaca from District 6 talks to us about the improvements in Fireman’s Park, like adding a splash playground. Commissioner Cabeza de Vaca also explains new drainage projects, plus hike and bike trails he plans to add in his district.…
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Commissioner Victor “Seby” Haddad District 5 updates the community about the downtown improvements: city crews replaced oak trees with native trees; city crews cleaned sidewalks and removed gum. He also discussed the current budget cycle in which small businesses are being offered grants to improve the downtown area. Plus, Commissioner Haddad talks…
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Commissioner Omar Quintanilla District 3 takes us to Las Palmas Community Center to discuss the McAllen Parks and Recreation activities available for the entire family, plus, events for Senior Citizens. With McAllen opening all city parks and facilities, there’s much that’s going on. He also addressed improvements to the park area around Las Palmas…
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In this episode of Commissioner’s Corner, McAllen City Commissioner, and newly elected Mayor Pro Tem, discusses issues important to residents in District 2, including Ongoing drainage projects and their various funding mechanisms; traffic improvements, including widening and extending of Dove Avenue and other projects, and issues of illegal dumping…
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In this episode of 10 questions with Lya we talk to Kristyna Mancias, Las Palmas Community Center manager. Their senior activities, and over all projects were greatly impacted by the pandemic, but the team quickly found new and innovative ways to adapt while following CDC guidelines. At the end, they were even able to make “McAllen Texas start tren…
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On this episode of 10 Questions with Mary we are talking to a military veteran whose experience has brought her right here, to the City of McAllen. She is only one of two female veterans working for the city and speaks about the importance of serving her country. She also talks about her battle with breast cancer and how she found the strength to o…
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In this episode of 10 Questions with Mary we talk to a City of McAllen Public Works employee whose hidden talent won’t be so hidden after you watch this. His name is Adrian Villanueva, we got a chance to follow him around and learn about the interesting discoveries he makes while on the job.Door City of McAllen
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McAllen Public Library worker has a talent for voicing audio books for professional authors on Amazon. Troy Klein, Library Systems Specialist, shares his incredible voicing talent to bring an author’s book alive. Check out this story which has opened the doors to a new after hours career.Door City of McAllen
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October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and the City of McAllen is highlighting one of it’s own. Yvonne and Javier Zamora both work for the city and have a remarkable son named Aaron. Their little boy recently received a distinguished honor and shared his inspirational story on this latest installment of McAllen’s Own.…
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On this episode of Outdoors with Roy, the Boys and Girls Club of McAllen honors three fallen heroes with a captivating mural. We speak to the families of DPS Trooper Moises Sanchez and McAllen Police Officers Edelmiro Garza Jr. and Ismael Chavez Jr. who were tragically killed in the line of duty. Plus, we talk to the artist that calls his work trad…
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On this episode of Outdoors with Roy, Keep McAllen Beautiful launches new program called “Tree Docs House Calls” to assist homeowners save their sick or dying trees at home. Also, the City of McAllen’s horticulturalist provides spring tips for planting. Finally, the McAllen Recycling Center has mulch, compost and recycled glass for residents to use…
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On this episode of Outdoors with Roy the organization Keep McAllen Beautiful is changing the landscape around McAllen’s Hike and Bike Trails by converting old irrigation pipes to colorful art. This is giving local artists a chance to showcase their work while revealing the city’s rich agricultural history. To this day, some of those concrete pillar…
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The City of McAllen will be hosting the 94th Annual Independence Day Celebration presented by H-E-B on Monday, July 4, 2022. There’s a lot of activities throughout the day. Please view McAllen Parks and Recreation website for a detailed schedule of events at www.mcallenparks.netDoor City of McAllen
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