MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen kicked off its annual MXLAN arts and culture festival Friday showcasing vibrant colors, bold sounds and full-of-life festivities. The 4th annual MXLAN event returned to the McAllen Convention Center with family-friendly activities to enjoy all weekend long. The three-day festival celebrates Latino culture through live art, a music stage an []
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The mother of a marine and McAllen native killed during an accident at the Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton last month spoke to reporters today of her heartbreak. Guadalupe Maya said her only son Miguel Angel Maya was only 23-years-old. The military showed up at her door to tell her he'd []
McALLEN — Anyone who's driven down Bicentennial Boulevard in McAllen has seen them — a mountain of political signs that seem to linger long after the polls have closed.
McALLEN — Last week, the U.S. Postal Service announced that it had greenlit plans to overhaul the McAllen post office, a move that would shift substantial operations more than 200 miles north to San Antonio.
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen firefighters rescued a man after his vehicle fell into a canal on Friday night. The fire department says the accident happened at 9 p.m. on Friday, according to a release from the City of McAllen. When they arrived firefighters say they found a partially submerged SUV with a man inside the vehicle. First responders used a mechanical winch to []
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The body of U.S. Marine Cpl. Miguel Angel Maya arrived back home in McAllen Wednesday. Maya, a McAllen native, died on April 23 in an "aviation ground mishap," at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton in California, according to military officials. The 23-year-old U/AH-1 Aircraft Avionics Technician was awarded the Marine []
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For weeks, the City of McAllen surveyed residents about the city's roadways. The results are now being reviewed as a map highlighjts problematic areas. While some residents feel safe on the road - there are some road rage issues which can lead to crashes. Sylvia Gomez from Alton, Texas who drives []
McALLEN — The archaeological dig at McAllen ISD's vacant Bonham Elementary campus, led by UTRGV Assistant Anthropology professor Edward Gonzalez-Tennant got underway Tuesday with an unlikely possibility to find anything, but offers a treasure chest of experience for his students.
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of McAllen on Monday approved an $820,000 budget amendment to begin construction on a regional animal care facility for the Palm View Animal Society. The city's news release said the PVAS shelter helps stray, neglected, abused dogs and cats with housing. “We are proud of the change in philosophy []
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A McAllen native U.S. Marine Corporal who died during an aviation incident was laid to rest Thursday afternoon. Miguel Angel Maya, 23, died on April 23 at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton in California. Military officials say Maya was a U/AH-1 Aircraft Avionics Technician with earned accolades including the Marine []
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two major health care centers are getting a donation from the McAllen Chamber of Commerce. The recipients were the Vannie E Cook Cancer Clinic and Vitalant. Every year the chamber's investors raise funds for two charities and causes and raised $1,000. Vannie E Cook and Vitalant each received $500. Vannie E []
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen police are searching for a man who they claim assaulted and harassed a woman. Joaquin Zavala, 51, is wanted on charges of assault and harassment, according to a release from the McAllen Police Department. Zavala is described as 5'9" tall, weighs 230 lbs, and has short dark hair and brown []