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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.
Episodes
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
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 heat. Finally, the City of McAllen and Boys and Girls Club of McAllen host the Pony International World Series with more than 1,200 athletes from around the World.
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
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 business. She has used the same skills from work to market and promote her own small business called Laura’s Kitchen. This entrepreneur uses social media to drive customers to her baking business. Garcia shows us what it takes to build your business in this digital age.
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
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 only riding a motorcycle can provide.
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Champion Lakes will be hosting the 20th Texas Regional Bank McAllen Amateur Golf Championship June 24 – June 26, 2022 at the Champion Lakes Golf Course in McAllen. There will be 150 amateur golfers vying for the championship title and ring.
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
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.
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
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 about the drainage and park improvements in his district.
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
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 Community Center.