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McAllen

American  
[muh-kal-uhn] / məˈkæl ən /

noun

  1. a city in S Texas, on the Rio Grande.


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McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos said he is concerned about the raids raising home prices and putting a damper on new business investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Among the most prominent examples of the ruling’s effect on transparency was McAllen, Texas’ refusal to disclose how much money was spent to lure pop star Enrique Iglesias to the city for a concert.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2025

In south Texas, high temperatures continue to pose a threat and the weather service has issued heat advisory for several areas, including Corpus Christi, Laredo and McAllen.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

Bad Bunny, “x100to” Songwriter-producer Edgar Barrera first met this charming band at a local carne asada outside of his hometown of McAllen, Texas.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2023

Selected plants and animals had been moved from Earth through the McAllen Tube to a world consisting of sand, rock and water, without detected traces of indigenous life in any form.

From Gone Fishing by Schmitz, James H.

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