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Wednesday February 01, 2012
Pet owners are invited to bring their cats and dogs to a series of rabies clinics, hosted by the McAllen Police Department and its Animal Control division, March 3 to March 31, 2012.
The cost for a one year vaccination for licensed pets, between the ages of four months and one year old, is $7.00 dollars. For a 3-year vaccination for licensed pets, over one year old, the cost is $15 dollars.
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Friday January 27, 2012
Pick up your new Spring 2012 Recreation Activity Guide at Lark, Las Palmas and Palm View Community Centers and register for some new and amazing programs! New youth programs include weekend swimming lessons, Zumba Kids, running program and new adult activities include fitness and art classes. Make plans to attend spring break camps at Lark Community Center and Cascade Pool. View the entire brochure for more information on classes and programs.
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Wednesday January 25, 2012
The project is expected to expand restricted drainage at La Bandera subdivision and connect outfall there to the nearby Blueline Ditch. Construction has reduced traffic lanes on north 29th, near Zinnia park, and made the park spray ground inoperable until the week of spring break.
For questions about the projects, residents can call the City of McAllen Engineering Department at (956) 681-1150.
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Wednesday January 25, 2012
Here are some of highlights from the most recent McAllen City Commission meeting, held on January 23, 2012. If you missed this city commission meeting, look for repeats on MCN digital channel 17.12, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 6 am and 11 am, and 6 pm and 11 pm. You can also download video clips of agenda items of your interest on mcallen.net.
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Wednesday January 25, 2012
He offers a wake-up call to collective action and, unless we don’t, he believes it will soon be too late for us to pass along the American dream to future generations. Friedman is the second speaker Wednesday, Feb. 29 in the 2011-2012 Distinguished Speakers Series at The University of Texas-Pan American. His presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
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Tuesday January 24, 2012
“Students will get to see what UTPA has to offer, not only from a student life perspective, but most importantly the academic perspective,” said Aura Cazares, director of undergraduate recruitment for the Office of Outreach and Recruitment. Cazares said, participants will learn the ins and outs of the University and get the essential building blocks necessary for a successful future.
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Friday January 20, 2012
The City of McAllen welcomes everyone to the Bike McAllen City and Park Tour & Arbor Day Ride, Saturday, February 4, 2012. For more information about the Arbor Day Ride call (956) 971-9253. For details about the City and Park Tour & Kiddy Ride, call (956) 681-2700.
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Thursday January 19, 2012
McAllen Mayor Richard F. Cortez delivered his 2012 State of the City address, "McAllen: The New Frontier for Innovation", Thursday. Mayor Cortez highlighted the City of McAllen's successes and challenges in 2011 and laid out his vision and hope for the future. If you missed the 2012 State of the City address, download a copy of the Mayor's speech.
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Tuesday January 03, 2012
Beginning March 5, McAllen Public Works will implement a new brush collection schedule and a new ordinance banning the use of plastic lawn bags for leaves and grass clippings. Under the new ordinance, residents will be required to place yard clippings in a compostable bag. Ahead of the change, Public Works will deliver 4 compostable to every household.
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Tuesday January 03, 2012
The International Museum of Arts and Science IMAS welcomes everyone to its January and February events. Among the exhibits are the Clark Collection, Surreal Pop Sculptures by Colin Christian and Robots + Us.
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Parks and Recreation
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Wednesday December 28, 2011
Reservation policies for rental of park facilities have changed. Effective January 1, 2012, park pavilion rentals will be accepted up to one year in advance. In addition, a $50 damage deposit will be required with all pavilion and pool reservations.
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McAllen Parks and Recreation
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Wednesday November 16, 2011
The City of McAllen is offering tours of its unique historic and natural treasures from November through March. Explore the unique habitat of the McAllen Botanical Gardens on a guided nature tour and discover McAllen’s rich heritage on a tour of historic sites and landmarks.
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Tuesday November 01, 2011
The foreign film series, first offered last year at the University, will include eight films with English subtitles from Asia, Latin American and the Middle East. The film screenings, which are open free to students, faculty, staff and the entire community, will be held in the UTPA Library Auditorium. Each film will be screened once a month on Thursday at 7 p.m. and Friday at 3 p.m. throughout the 2011-2012 academic year.
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McAllen Parks and Recreation Department
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Tuesday June 28, 2011
While beautiful Archer Park is one of the oldest remaining historic landmarks in the city, it continues to be a vital park asset for the City of McAllen, and all the residents of the Rio Grande Valley. Read more about Archer Park's history.
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Tuesday November 30, 2010
The McAllen Convention Center has selected Ticketmaster to provide comprehensive ticketing solutions for its patrons and fans. The switch over to Ticketmaster will completely be in effect this Thursday, December 2nd for both the McAllen Convention Center and McAllen Civic Auditorium.
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