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Monday, May 20, 2013
Nancy Millar
COURTESY OF MCALLEN PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE:
The McAllen Fire Department is turning 100, this year! To mark the occasion, McAllen FD plans to host several community events for the public to attend, from June 7 to June 10, 2013.
Here's a rundown of some of the scheduled events:
Open House
Friday June 7th, 2013
Open house at Fire Stations 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6.
McAllen residents can drop by and visit their neighborhood fire station, between 4 and 8 pm.
Parade/Community... Read More
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Monday, May 20, 2013
Nancy Millar
Listos para correr un medio maratón de 13.1 millas, maratón completo de 26.2 millas o maratón de aventura para 4 personas por las calles del tropical McAllen, Texas? Separa en tu agenda el 15 de diciembre 2013, para la inauguración del Maraton de McAllen.
El clima templado de McAllen, con temperaturas que van de 10 a 21 grados centigrados en diciembre, hace que la carrera sea aún más atractiva. Los corredores también estarán emocionados de ser parte del primer maratón de McAllen, que... Read More
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Monday, May 20, 2013
Jeramie Heflin
It is hard to put into words my love for these cupcakes. They are not just cupcakes. They are delicious, melt in your mouth, can't get enough of the frosting, goodness. And if you haven't tried them yet, you are missing out! RGV Cupcake Factory won Food Network's "Cupcake Wars" in 2012 bringing their cupcakes, McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley national recognition. So go treat yourself, McAllen! RGV Cupcake Factory is located at 1414 North 10th Street (across from Shipley's.)
Be sure... Read More
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Blake Hall
As I was reviewing the week's news, I stumbled across two articles about McAllen's education program. I enjoyed reading both of them, and I think you will, too.
The first was about Robert Garza , the teacher from McAllen High School who won a National Excellence Award sponsored by the Teach for America organization. He was one of eight winners selected from over 200 teachers nationwide. Garza's efforts have yielded tremendous results for his students, who have won awards at the district,... Read More
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Nancy Millar
Auditions for short film LODO
"A boy finds comfort and guidance in his mother's spirit when they are reunited through a sequence of mystical events in a Texas border town"
Directed by Nikki Roberts. Written by Alessandro Gentile.
ERU Age 11 Native Spanish and English Speaker
Eru is a pre -teen boy of Mexican descent with a dark complexion and short hair.
KASPER Age 11
A version of Corey Feldman's character in Stand By Me. He... Read More
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Nancy Millar
Cambria Suites, una de las compañias hoteleras mas grandes del mundo, con flamantes suites contemporáneas de lujo, a precios muy accesibles anuncia su franquicia en McAllen, Texas.
Cambria Suites esta trabajando con el grupo Estratégico LLC de McAllen y sus empresas afiliadas Hankin y Fulcrum Management Corp, como el hotel oficial del Centro de Convenciones de McAllen y promete una opción de alojamiento de lujo. El hotel Cambria Suites será una propiedad de 121 suites... Read More
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
Jeramie Heflin
The Valley Land Fund is offering photography classes for kids ages 6-18 every Saturday this summer at Quinta Mazatlan starting on June 8th and ending on August 15th. Youth are invited to attend one or all of the two hour Saturday Workshops. Indoor classroom instruction will be followed by outdoor sessions on the trails. Workshops by Professional full-time photographer Ruth Hoyt, Photo Bound Tours.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (Ages 6-9 and 10-13)
2:00 p.m.... Read More
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
Jeramie Heflin
On Thursday, May 23, 2013, the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) will give welcome to “Entombed Treasures: Funerary Art of Han Dynasty China” with an opening reception at 6:00 p.m. This exhibit, on loan from the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA), will be on display at IMAS from May 23, 2013 to September 15, 2013. “Entombed Treasures” showcases the art, daily life, and beliefs of the Han Dynasty through examples of tomb ware from SAMA’s own collection of Chinese... Read More
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
Jeramie Heflin
Frequencies will increase from three to five weekly effective June 1st, 2013.
México City, May 6 2013: After successfully launching nonstop service between McAllen and Mexico City less than two months ago, Aeromar has announced it will increase capacity by 66% with the addition of two weekly frequencies as of June 1st, on Thursdays and Sundays, all operated with 50 seat CRJ-200LR regional jet equipment. From that date, flights will leave McAllen on Monday, Wednesday,... Read More
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
Nancy Millar
Cambria Suites, the stylish all-suite, all new construction hotel brand which is franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world's largest lodging companies, announces two hotel franchise agreements, on of which will be in McAllen, Texas . Cambria Suites offers contemporary, upscale accommodations at affordable prices. The hotel's suites are larger than standard hotel rooms and include a separate living, working and sleeping space, providing business... Read More
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
Nancy Millar
COURTESY OF MCALLEN PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE:
All three McAllen ISD comprehensive high schools – James “Nikki” Rowe High School, McAllen Memorial High School, and McAllen High School – are ranked among “America’s Best High Schools.” This ranking, assembled by Newsweek, highlights the best public high schools in the nation – “those that have been proven to be the most effective in turning out college-ready grads.” McAllen ISD students took a combined 1,374... Read More
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Nancy Millar
Manoella Torres, Dulce, Maria Conchita Alonso, Rocio Banquells y Lila Deneken, por primera vez en McAllen en este mes de las Madres, harán vibrar los corazones cantando sus éxitos.
Fecha: Viernes 17 de Mayo de 2013
Hora: 9:00 p.m.
Lugar: McAllen Convention Center &nb... Read More
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