Community & Economic Development

Mark your Calendars!

Join us Friday, June 5th from 8 am to 2 pm at 110 S. Col. Rowe Blvd. for our Bechtel Hiring Event.

Stay Safe and vigilant this weekend.

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🌎💚 Happy World Environment Day! 💚🌎

Today, we celebrate the beauty of our planet and recognize our shared responsibility to protect it for future generations.

Every action—big or small—can make a difference:
💧 Conserve water
♻️ Recycle properly
🌳 Plant trees
🚯 Prevent litter
🌿 Protect natural resources

Together, we can create cleaner communities, healthier ecosystems, and a more sustainable future for all.

Let's work together to keep our environment clean, green, and thriving—not just today, but every day.

Please take a few minutes to help us improve our Valley Metro! Your opinion matters.

The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) along with the Regional Transit Advisory Panel are updating the Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Public Transit Coordination Plan. The committee includes Metro McAllen among other stakeholders. We would appreciate your help in improving transportation services available in the Lower Rio Grande Valley region. Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out this survey - tell us about your travel needs and what transit improvements you would like to see. You can fill out this paper survey and provide it to Metro McAllen or your local supporting organization. You can also go online to fill out the survey using the QR code. Thank you for your support!

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8818721/LRGVR-Public-Transportation-Survey

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El Consejo de Desarrollo de Lower Rio Grande Valley (Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, LRGVDC), junto con el Panel Regional de Consultivo al Transporte, están actualizando el Plan Coordinado de Transporte Público Regional de Lower Rio Grande Valley. El comité incluye a Metro McAllen entre otras partes interesadas. Agradeceríamos su colaboración para mejorar los servicios de transporte disponibles en la región de Lower Rio Grande Valley. Por favor, dedique 5-10 minutos para completar esta encuesta y contarnos acerca de sus necesidades de traslado y las mejoras en el transporte que le gustaría ver. Puede completar esta encuesta en papel y entregarla a Metro McAllen o a su organización local de apoyo. También puede acceder a la encuesta en línea utilizando el código QR. ¡Gracias por su apoyo!

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8818721/LRGVR-Public-Transportation-Survey

Stay Vigilant Everyone

NEWS RELEASE: Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez has issued the following statement regarding the New World screwworm detection in Texas:

“We are closely monitoring the situation involving the New World screwworm recently reported in Zavala County. While there have been no reported cases in Hidalgo County, we are taking this matter seriously and are working closely with our state partners, including the Texas Animal Health Commission and the Texas Department of State Health Services, to ensure we are prepared should a case arise in our region.

We are also in communication with the county judges of Cameron, Starr, and Willacy counties to coordinate efforts and share information as developments occur. Protecting the health of our communities, livestock, and agricultural industry remains a top priority.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the New World screwworm was detected in a three-week-old calf in Zavala County. Federal and state officials have responded quickly by establishing a unified incident command structure, implementing quarantines and movement controls in the affected area, increasing surveillance and trapping efforts, and deploying sterile fly releases to help prevent the spread of the pest.

We encourage livestock owners and residents to remain vigilant and report any concerns involving animals with unusual or worsening wounds, the presence of larvae, or abnormalities around body openings or the navels of newborn animals. Report any suspicious wounds or maggots to your private veterinarian and the Texas Animal Health Commission. Early detection and rapid reporting are critical to preventing the spread of the screwworm.

At this time, there is no threat to the food supply. The USDA has confirmed that New World screwworms do not infest meat, fruits, vegetables, or other food products.

Hidalgo County will continue to work with local, state, and federal partners to monitor the situation and provide timely updates to the public as new information becomes available.”

FYI

Hidalgo County, here is your opportunity to give your input on the County Hazardous Mitigation Plan!

Hidalgo County has developed the Hidalgo County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. A draft copy of the Plan is available for the public to review and to provide comments. The purpose of developing the Plan is to minimize or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from known hazards that impact the area, such as severe weather, floods, or wildfires, through effective mitigation.

Hidalgo County and the participating jurisdictions are gathering input on the draft plan until June 15, 2026. The draft plan can be viewed on the County and participating jurisdictions' websites. Comments can be emailed to Payton Morris at [email protected].

🔗 VIEW PLAN: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/so4fktdf2qdofy3fyxuca/Hidalgo-County-HMAP-Update-Public-Copy-06.01.2026.pdf?rlkey=lw6qlhv6tz5s02aywvfea3x5b&st=3q10x3cb&dl=0

Congratulations South Padre Island👏🎉

Willacy County, mosquito pest control beginning in Commissioner Ernie Garcias jurisdiction.