City of McAllen Podcast

Hello McAllen: South Pole Illuminated Festival 2024, Presented by H-E-B

The McAllen Convention Center is gearing up for the highly anticipated South Pole Illuminated Festival 2024, presented by H-E-B at the McAllen Convention Center. The festival will run from November 29 to December 29, welcoming visitors from Wednesday to Sunday each week. The festival will kick off with the Official Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 29, a cherished annual event symbolizing the start of the holiday festivities in McAllen. Here’s the McAllen Convention Center official to explain more about how to get your tickets and some of the exciting new additions this year. More information is available on the festival's official website, www.southpoleoftexas.com. The South Pole Illuminated Festival is presented by H-E-B and proudly sponsored by Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Lone Star National Bank, Sames Lincoln, McAllen International Airport, Metro McAllen, and Reliant.

Hello McAllen: McAllen Chamber of Commerce Man & Woman of the Year 2024

McAllen Chamber of Commerce’s annual fundraiser gala, Man & Woman of the Year will be Thursday, November 7 at the McAllen Convention Center.  This year’s recipients are Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E., former City of McAllen City Manager and Natashia Del Barrio, Bert Ogden Auto Group C.E.O.   The McAllen Chamber selects individuals who have contributed to the success of the McAllen Chamber,  local businesses, and the community. Find out how to sponsor the event or join the award-winning McAllen Chamber of Commerce.

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On 1300: McAllen Public Utility Discusses Current Drought and Conservation City of McAllen

McAllen Public Utility Board of Trustees Chairman Charles Amos discusses the ongoing drought that McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley are experiencing, current Stage 2 Drought Plan, possible Stage 3 Drought Plan and conservation efforts that residents can follow, as well as initiatives currently being undertaken by MPU to ensure an adequate water supply for McAllen.

McAllen Minutes 6-24-24

10 Questions with Crystal: Rafael Curiel, Health & Wellness Coach

Time to get in shape with the City of McAllen’s Health and Wellness Coach. On this episode of 10 Questions, we take a deeper look into one of the many programs offered to city employees and how it works.

Outdoors with Roy: McAllen’s 96th Annual Independence Day Celebration

In this episode of “Outdoors with Roy” learn about the City of McAllen’s 96th Annual Independence Day Celebration. It’s a fun filled day of fun for the entire family starting at 7 a.m. at the 4K Independence Day Run, followed by the Patriotic Program at Archer Park. The Main Street Parade presented by H-E-B will start at 9 a.m. from Houston Avenue to Beech Street on Main Street. Don’t forget about the Freedom Festival at Archer Park. Later in the day go to McAllen Municipal Pool for Aquatica Extravaganza followed by the celebration at McAllen Municipal Park for Concert in the Sky with festivities, food trucks, and live music. Finally, the 4th of July Concert in the Sky at 9 p.m. at McAllen Municipal Park. Happy 4th of July.

Hello McAllen: McAllen Public Utility Supports IMAS Smithsonian Traveling “Water/Ways” Exhibition

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS,) a Smithsonian Affiliate, has a new exhibit called “Water/Ways” which examines water as an environmental necessity and an important cultural element. “Water/Ways” is a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. “Water/Ways” will be at IMAS until August 11, 2024.