Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for March, 10.2 percent more than in March 2024.
The City of McAllen recently announced the selection of Omar Sotelo as its new Director of the McAllen Planning & Zoning Department. With nearly two decades of experience in urban planning, architecture, development coordination, and regulatory compliance, he brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to his new role. Sotelo, who has been with the City of McAllen since 2016, steps into this position after serving as Development Coordinator, where he played a key role in zoning recommendations, site plan approvals, and development proposals.
Special to the Advance EDINBURG — Judicial proceedings and other courthouse activity will be suspended to the public for one week — which bega Monday to accommodate the transition into the new courthouse. This means that both the old and the new courthouse will be closed to any public access. Judicial filings will continue to be accepted electronically by both the county and district clerk’s offices, but the public will not have physical access to either office. This suspension of activity, which is scheduled to last through Friday, March 28, will allow movers and courthouse personnel to finalize the process of moving from the old courthouse into the new facility.
The Sunset Live Outdoor Music Series is back for its 23rd season, bringing free live music, arts, and outdoor fun to the McAllen Convention Center Oval Park. This season kicks off with an exciting first: the inaugural McAllen International Jazz Alliance Festival (MIJAFest), a free, all-day, family and pet friendly celebration featuring musicians from across the U.S. and Mexico. The event For the first time in Sunset Live history, the festival will feature two stages and an expanded schedule, running from 12:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Sat., April 12, 2025attheMcAllenConventionCenter,700Convention Conter Blvd. Families, music lovers, and jazz enthusiasts can enjoy a completely free event filled with world-class performances, an artisan market, delicious food trucks, and fun activities. Plus, it’s pet-friendly, so bring your furry friends along for the experience.There will be free parking at the festival, as well.
The Mission Economic Development Corporation relaunched its Ruby Red Ventures-The Competition, a small business program that has already awarded over $1.1 million to Mission entrepreneurs and now offers participants the chance to win up to $25,000 in seed funding.
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