Located near the southern tip of Texas, in the area known as the Rio Grande Valley, McAllen is the most populated city in Hidalgo County, Texas. Settlement of the area began in the early 1850s, when John McAllen arrived. He and others established a town site in 1904, then known as West McAllen. The railroad reached the area a year later, and other developers started a separate town on another nearby piece of land, naming it East McAllen. Soon afterward, the two towns merged to form McAllen.
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Provides information on the city government of McAllen. There are crime reports on the city, details on the latest local elections and information on the city’s parks.
http://www.mcallen.net/
Located within easy reach of McAllen Botanical Gardens, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge and Quinta Mazatlan. This McAllen hotel offers special promotions, reward programs and online booking.
http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-mcallen-texas-TX598
Provides information on business and tourism opportunities in McAllen. There are also free coupons that can be used to obtain discounts from companies in McAllen.
http://mcallen.org/
McAllen Convention and Visitors Bureau
The McAllen CVB offers a guide to the City of McAllen, with an emphasis on its suitability as a convention and tourism destination. Resources include things to do in McAllen, area restaurants and guest accommodations, as well as general information about municipal services and facilities. Guides and ideas for meeting planners and tour guides are also featured.
http://www.mcallencvb.com/
McAllen Economic Development Corporation
MEDC is a not-for-profit corporation under contract to the City of McAllen to create jobs by attracting new industry and helping existing companies expand within the city and in Reynosa, Mexico. Its services are discussed, along with profiles of McAllen and Reynosa.
http://www.mcallenedc.org/
MFE is a regional air transportation node located in the Rio Grande Valley, seven miles from Reynosa and three international bridges, two miles from the center of McAllen, and a quarter mile from US-83. Full air and terminal services are available, including flight information, news, and travel tips.
http://www.mcallenairport.com/
Located in McAllen, Texas, on Business Highway 83 between Ware Road and 29th Street, the park is designed to be a senior adult mobile home and recreational vehicle park, with monthly or annual rates. Photographs of the park are featured, along with climate and area information.
http://www.texanmobilepark.com/
Based in McAllen, Texas, The Monitor is a daily print newspaper covering local, state, national, and worldwide news, sports and business features. Its online edition provides access to selected content, with full access available to subscribers. Advertising and subscription information are available.
http://www.themonitor.com/
The Valley Land Fund is a non-profit, McAllen-based organization, created to preserve, enhance and expand the native wildlife habitat of the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Web site contains donation and volunteer infromation.
http://www.valleylandfund.com/
