McAllen
Coverage of McAllen in the Nexus archive.
- DEA: 80-year-old man caught with 345 pounds of cocaine
An 80-year-old man was arrested with 345 pounds of cocaine by Border Patrol agents near Falfurrias, Texas. The incident occurred on July 1 when Luke David Brader stopped at a checkpoint.
- ICE releases Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit
Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a Roman Catholic nun, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while walking to Our Lady of Sorrows church in McAllen, Texas. She was released after members of Congress intervened.
- How to pick a summer vacation you can actually afford
WalletHub identified Atlanta, Orlando, Austin, Washington DC, and Honolulu as top summer travel destinations for their balance of affordability, good weather, and activities. The survey emphasized budget planning, cautioning against overspending with credit cards, and noted that over 50% of travelers worry about post-vacation bills. Lower-ranked destinations included Las Vegas, Baton Rouge, Des Moines, Jackson, and McAllen.
- How to pick a summer vacation you can actually afford
WalletHub identified Atlanta, Orlando, Austin, Washington DC, and Honolulu as top summer travel destinations balancing affordability and activities. The survey emphasizes budget planning, noting over 50% of travelers worry about post-vacation credit card bills. Destinations like Las Vegas and McAllen scored lowest due to higher costs or fewer options.
- One in five Latino Trump voters in Texas would not repeat vote if given redo, poll finds
A poll reveals that 20% of Latino Trump voters in Texas would not vote for him again if given a chance to redo their choice. The finding highlights shifting political dynamics among Latino voters in a key swing state.
- House Democratic runoff heats up in the Rio Grande Valley, where the party hopes to reverse GOP gains
Democrats Victor 'Seby' Haddad and Julio Salinas are competing in a runoff for Texas House District 41, a Rio Grande Valley seat that includes parts of McAllen and Edinburg. Republicans Gary Groves and Sergio Sanchez are also vying for their party's nomination in the same district, where Democrats aim to counter recent GOP gains.