City of McAllen Podcast

On this episode of 10 Questions with Lya we spoke to Juan Luis Martinez, a member of the McAllen Public Works street maintenance crew who takes us through the process of paving a street and his day-to-day service to the residents of the City of McAllen.

On this episode of 10 questions with Lya. We spoke to a Quinta Mazatlan employee Lynette Castillo, Environmental Education Specialist. Her job involves exploring wildlife while also creating innovative ways to teach kids about the great outdoors.

In this episode of 10 questions with Lya we talk to Kristyna Mancias, Las Palmas Community Center manager. Their senior activities, and over all projects were greatly impacted by the pandemic, but the team quickly found new and innovative ways to adapt while following CDC guidelines. At the end, they were even able to make “McAllen Texas start trends all over.”

On this episode of 10 Questions with Mary we are talking to a military veteran whose experience has brought her right here, to the City of McAllen. She is only one of two female veterans working for the city and speaks about the importance of serving her country. She also talks about her battle with breast cancer and how she found the strength to overcome the deadly disease. Watch her full story on this latest installment.

On this episode of 10 Questions with Mary we're talking to the North Waste Treatment Plant Manager for the City of McAllen, who was recently awarded an honor that no other employee here in the city has ever received before. Find out what that title was and the crucial advice he has for every resident in McAllen.

In this episode of 10 Questions with Mary we talk to a City of McAllen Public Works employee whose hidden talent won’t be so hidden after you watch this. His name is Adrian Villanueva, we got a chance to follow him around and learn about the interesting discoveries he makes while on the job.

McAllen Public Library worker has a talent for voicing audio books for professional authors on Amazon. Troy Klein, Library Systems Specialist, shares his incredible voicing talent to bring an author’s book alive. Check out this story which has opened the doors to a new after hours career.

The City of McAllen has many talented employees. Today we feature Mario Delgado, who found a particular hobby that has now turned into a small business. It all started 5 years ago when he developed a love for leather goods and shoes.

From fighting fires for the McAllen Fire Department, to taming them for his small business… Salty Maul. Lt David Spencer has mastered the art of combining his career and his passion.

In this episode of McAllen’s Own, meet two City of McAllen employees who’s day job and personality definitely does not match with the loud pumping, high octane music and lights they play as event disc jockeys. Take a listen and you may be hiring them for your next private party.