City of McAllen Podcast

On this episode of Outdoors with Roy, It’s the 11^th Annual McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run.  There’s a race for everyone in the family from a full-marathon to half-marathon, a six-person relay team, or 10K run, 5K run, a kids final mile. Race organizers will share with you some tips for this fun, fast and flat course. Also, a veteran with disabilities will participate on his hand cycle in the full marathon. Plus, the City of McAllen and McAllen Independent School District will host the Final Mile for thousands of children who have been running 25.2 miles at school and home. For more information about the McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run go to McAllenMarathon.com

Join us for this episode of Outdoors with Roy to learn more about a Swedish trend called Plogging with some CrossFit athletes; Keep McAllen Beautiful’ s Adopt a Park initiative with the Esqueda family who has been picking up litter at a McAllen park and a McAllen family and volunteers plant a mini citrus grove at a city park.

In the heart of McAllen, amidst the busy routines of Code Enforcement, there’s a hidden gem. In this episode of McAllen’s Own, Code Enforcement Officer Jose Castillo shares his duties on and off camera. By day Jose’s a meticulous code enforcement officer ensuring the community stays clean and healthy, but as the sun sets, Jose transforms into Phoenix Antonio- an actor that paints narratives on floats, builds bridges of connection through theater as is leaving an undeniable mark on the cultural canvas of McAllen.

Check out Outdoors with Roy episode, McAllen Parks and Recreation have park facilities which are making children and adults live out their “Field of Dreams” through sports. We will introduce you to the Rio Grande Valley’s only Roller Derby team, the RGV Bandidas. Also, children who love ice hockey are roller blading their way in this South Texas heat. Finally, the City of McAllen and Boys and Girls Club of McAllen host the Pony International World Series with more than 1,200 athletes from around the World.

In this episode of McAllen’s Own, Digital Media Coordinator Laura Garcia who oversees the City of McAllen’s social media platforms talks to us about what it takes to be connected to community. The City of McAllen has more than 151,000 followers on its platforms. However, Garcia uses her work skills as the social media professional in her small business. She has used the same skills from work to market and promote her own small business called Laura’s Kitchen. This entrepreneur uses social media to drive customers to her baking business. Garcia shows us what it takes to build your business in this digital age.