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Monday, November 8, 2010 at 11:54PM 
A recent US News & World Report article cites an area's economy, fiscal health, taxes and other factors to consider when choosing the best place to retire. The City of McAllen earns a vote for its economy, ranking among the nation's best.
Read more in this US News & World Report Article.
Friday, November 5, 2010 at 10:51PM 
Explore the horticulture and ethno-botanical uses of Valley’s native plants Saturday, November 13th, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Quinta Mazatlan. Enjoy a walk around our trails with Ouina Rutledge, the program coordinator of The Office of Sustainability at the University of Texas Pan-American, as she shares her expertise of native plants.
Ouina Rutledge, before joining UTPA, worked for the City of McAllen Public Works for six years as the Renewable Resources Manager. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture from the Texas A&M College Station, and her Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management from The University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Mrs. Rutledge has a deep concern for the environment, and since moving back to the Rio Grande Valley has worked in her favorite interest: preservation and use of native plants. She brings a passion for conservation and sustainability, with a desire to pass this wisdom on to future generations.
Friday, November 5, 2010 at 10:45PM 
From the McAllen Chamber of Commerce:
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen Parks & Recreation Department are gearing up for the 28th Annual Candlelight Posada to be held at Archer Park on December 3rd & 4th. The committee is continuing its hard work looking for sponsors, volunteers, parade entries, and vendors interested in participating this year.
Non-profit organizations who are interested in being vendors at this year's Posada are encouraged to fill out an application and get it in to the McAllen Chamber of Commerce before November 12. We will have over 30 food booths at this year’s event selling items such as fajita tacos, funnel cakes, buñuelos, hot chocolate, and roasted corn just to name a few.
Schools, businesses, and organizations are highly encouraged to build a lighted float and participate in this year’s parade.
“Due to bad weather we had to cancel last years parade but the year before last we had over 90 parade floats, each extremely unique and artistic. Everyone always does a wonderful job and we’re excited to see what’s in store this year,” said Greg Schuller, Cultural Arts Director for the McAllen Chamber of Commerce. “We are looking forward to having many entries in this years Lighted Parade, one of the highlights of the Candlelight Posada.”
In order to make Candlelight Posada a success, the committee is also seeking partnerships with the local business community. This is a great opportunity for businesses to show their support and promote their business as well. Candlelight Posada has been a part of Christmas in McAllen for over 27 years and a lot of people in our community look forward to it and see it as a Christmas tradition. This makes it a very positive event for businesses to get involved in.
This year's event kicks off with a lighted Christmas parade on Main Street and the lighting of the Mayor’s Christmas tree on Friday night and continues throughout the evening with plenty of entertainment for the entire family. Teen Town and Little Town are big attractions for teens and small children with plenty of games and activities. On Saturday night, the community joins in singing along with the nativity procession of the re-enactment of Mary & Joseph seeking shelter. Musical entertainment will follow through the afternoon and evening for the entire family.
Obtain information on applications for parade, vendors, volunteers and sponsors to Greg Schuller at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please contact Greg Schuller at 956-687-2787 or gschuller@mcallencvb.com.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 10:42PM 
The taxpayers’ cost of controlling the pet population in McAllen increased from $263,000 in 2008 to over $367,000 in 2010. In an effort to reduce costs, the City of McAllen passed a revised animal ordinance that encourages sterilization of pets along with incentives to pet owners. The revised pet ordinance is posted on McAllen.net, in the City Focus section.
Anyone who has questions about the ordinance can call the city attorney’s office at (956) 681-1090 or the McAllen Police Department’s animal control division at (956) 681-2124.
To view a story produced recently by the McAllen Cable network on efforts to control the pet population, Click Here
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 10:37PM 
From Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
Edinburg, Texas--A Tax Resale is scheduled for Saturday, November 13, 2010 at the Hidalgo County Courthouse, in the auditorium. Bidder registration begins at 8:30 am and the auction starts at 10 am. The properties being sold are located throughout Hidalgo County and are the result of lawsuits filed by the lawfirm of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP on behalf of governmental entities that are owed taxes.
The 121 properties were previously placed for foreclosure sale but did not receive a bid that satisfied the foreclosure judgement. The Property Tax Code permits these properties to be placed for tax resale and the entities may accept less than the judgement account.
Agustin Hernandez, an attorney with the Linebarger firm, explained these are properties that have been struck off to the taxing entities in trust. The properties are not currently accruing taxes.
"By selling these properties through the resale process, we are attempting to get $3,044,347.00 in value back on the tax roll for our governmental entity clients," Hernandez said. "Anyone interested in bidding may not be delinquent to any school district in Hidalgo County and must pay for the property by cashier check or money order by 2 pm on Monday, November 15, 2010."
The Tax Resale list identifies opening bids ranging from $98.00 to $151,380.00. For more information on the tax resale, you may contact Agustin Hernandez at (956) 289-7921 or Tony Martinez at (956) 289-7923.
Click Here To View Listed Properties
