McAllen is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including many species of birds.
IMAS is the premier art and science museum of South Texas and contains over 50,000 square feet of exhibit space.
Nuevo Santander Gallery is the place to visit when looking to acquire museum quality Old West arms, antiques and fine Mexican collectibles.
Quinta Mazatlan, is a sanctuary connecting people to the history, beauty and wonder of our natural world.
McAllen has a rich culture,
come and see for yourself!
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McAllen, TX (February 16, 2015) – The City of McAllen received a Keep America Beautiful National Award at the annual Keep America Beautiful (KAB) National Awards Dinner, held during the recent 2015 KAB National Conference in Washington, D.C. The City of McAllen was honored for distinguishing itself as an exemplary Municipality taking first place in the Government category. [...]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Robles, Cultural Arts & Incubator Coordinator Phone: 956-687-2787 E-Mail: lrobles@mcallencvb.com Deadline for applications: 12-noon on Friday, March 13, 2015 McAllen— McAllen Art Grant Program is an open submission grant scheme for individual artists and organizations living and working in McAllen. Awards up to a maximum of $1,000 are available to [...]
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McAllen Nature Center is now open to the public on Wednesdays through Sundays from 8 am until noon. Park admission and programs are free of charge. Guided Bird & Nature Walks are offered weekly on Wednesdays from 8:30 am until 10 am. No experience necessary- join a staff birder for a leisurely stroll along the [...]
Read MoreThe McAllen Convention and Visitors Bureau is inviting the public to register to our sweepstakes for a day of culture in the valley. The selected winners be awarded with the following: 2 tickets for Quinta Mazatlan 2 tickets for the International Museum of Arts and Science 2 tickets to an art gallery REGISTER HERE TO [...]
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Dia de Las Madres, Participe y Gane! Registrate ahora para ganar un divertido fin de semana en un hotel en McAllen, Texas para si misma, para su querida madre o esposa. El paquete incluye y es exclusivamente para los residentes de Mexico. Solo necesita llenar la solicitud que sigue: * Un fin de semana y [...]
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VIDA VERDE, Saturday, April 18, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. Bring your friends and family along and join the local McAllen community during the Vida Verde Earth Day Festival. Come celebrate our wonderful planet and Mother Nature at the 7th annual Earth Day Festival at Quinta Mazatlan on Saturday, April 18, 2015 from [...]
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Rodizio Grill is the Brazilian steakhouse that will soon be opening in McAllen early July. Its located off Expressway 83 between Bentsen and Ware Roads and it’s now hiring signs are posted! Its dishes vary from beef to lamb to fish/seafood. It offers unlimited trips to their gourmet salad bar for the health conscious! It offers up 95% gluten free [...]
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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 “We are very pleased with the results we have seen so far and expect the market to keep developing nicely over the Summer months as we gradually increase our schedule,” [...]
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It doesn’t rain often in McAllen. In fact, in any given month (or two), you could count the days on one hand. When it does, our first instinct might be to get cozy inside with blankets and a good movie. But our homes aren’t the only place we can enjoy listening to the sound of [...]
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The feature came about thanks to the McAllen Chamber of Commerce’s emphasis on reaching out to journalists. Several months ago the Chamber hosted California NPR personality Tom Wilmer, resulting in a series of podcasts that were broadcast over several stations in California. Wilmer, an award-winning author and journalist, was selected by NPR for the featured [...]
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Now Open! The new Palm View Splash Pad, located at 3401 Jordan Avenue, has several above ground water features, including: an aqua arch, a jet way, a water worm, a baby long legs, a dandelion dome, a water rail, a water flower, a roll-a-rail, an air stick, an over n under, a turn a round, [...]
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McALLEN — Sabrina Rodriguez-Louck had to do some serious arm-twisting to get her sister Erica Rodriguez to agree to bake cupcakes on national television. “I didn’t nominate myself. My sister nominated me to go with her,” Erica, 32, said. “It’s been her dream since, I don’t know. She loves the show.” The bakers who opened [...]
Read MoreThe McAllen Creative Incubator (MCA2) strengthens our creative sector, including arts, culture and for-profit creative businesses, by engaging the art, business, creative communities, providing capacity-building services, and serving as a thought leader and a convener. MCA2, with the support of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, is uniquely positioned to actively connect the creative sector with [...]
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has the versatility to accommodate gatherings of all shapes and sizes with 61,500 SF of exhibit space and 25,725 SF of meeting rooms.
