City of McAllen to look again at its approach to economic development

McALLEN – McAllen Mayor Jim Darling has asked City Manager Roy Rodriguez to look at the way the city handles economic development. Darling said Rodriguez will come up with various proposals that will then be considered by the city commission. The McAllen Economic Development Corporation and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce will be consulted, Darling […]

Dave & Buster’s construction begins at The Shops at 29 in McAllen

McALLEN — Halos might as well have hovered over their heads as a divine spirit looked down. City Manager Roy Rodriguez, developer Will Collins, Chamber of Commerce President Steve Ahlenius and many more spoke dramatically about Dave & Buster’s, which broke ground here on Wednesday. “You know, I often hear that God loves McAllen,” Rodriguez […]

Walmart breaks ground

Walmart formally breaks ground weeks after construction crews began preparing the foundation for the future retail store site. City and county officials, Walmart representatives and members of the Castroville Area Chamber of Commerce gathered at the construction site off Highway 90 last Wednesday morning for the official groundbreaking ceremony. Walmart representatives had to postpone the […]

Marshalls, Dunkin’ Donuts and others to open in Donna

Marshalls, Ross and Burlington will open next year at a plaza off West Interstate 2 and Farm-To-Market Road 493 in Donna. The retail stores will be located in the Shops at 493 plaza where Dunkin’ Donuts, T-Mobile, Dollar Tree, dd’s DISCOUNTS and Wingstop are also expected to locate. The approximately $53 million investment will create […]

McAllen Home to Newest Dave & Busters

Photo courtesy of Luis Smier- El Mañana McALLEN – McAllen will soon add another dynamic dining and entertainment option to South Texas with the planned opening of Dave & Buster’s. City leaders made the announcement April 27 during a press conference at McAllen City Hall. The new attraction will cement McAllen as the region’s entertainment […]