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Located in Hidalgo County, Texas, McAllen was established in 1904. Ranked one of safest large cities despite border location. One of busiest commercial border crossings.
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Founded 1904 | Population 151,972 | Peak 151,972 (2024) | County Hidalgo County

Top 10 Most Important Events for McAllen, Texas

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1904 Townsite Established: Platted along new railroad in Rio Grande Valley.
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1920 Citrus Boom: Irrigation transforms area into citrus capital.
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1994 NAFTA Transforms Economy: McAllen becomes major trade corridor.
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2014 Border Crisis: Unaccompanied minors bring national attention.
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2019 Border Wall Debate: McAllen becomes focal point.
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Latest News in Mcallen

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Wins $62,000 After Solving This Easy Puzzle
A single letter choice ended up making the difference between walking away with a strong cash total—and missing out on a brand-n…
Jan 1, 1970
She Had To Sleep In Her Car After Her House Burned Down But Today She’s A Household Name
Kelly Clarkson has established a career marked by powerful vocals, down-to-earth humor, and an uncommon gift for resonating with f…
Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Loses $60K After Failing To Solve This Tough Bonus Round Puzzle
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant came within outstanding distance of a major payday this week, only to walk away empty-handed a…
Jan 1, 1970
He Had Severe Asthma And Was Called ‘Odd’ Growing Up But He Became One Of America’s Biggest Stars
Long before rock legends dominated stadiums and social media created overnight stars, Ricky Nelson was already one of America’s …
Jan 1, 1970
Man Who Survived Cancer Reveals Dramatic Transformation After Investing $70,000 In Body Tattoos, Including On His Eyeballs
In a jaw-dropping display of individuality, TikTok sensation Quest Gulliford, a cancer survivor with an extensive collection of ta…
Jan 1, 1970
Contestant Misses Out On $1 Million Due To This Brutal ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzle
A recent episode of Wheel of Fortune left fans stunned when a contestant froze during a high-stakes Bonus Round — with a potenti…

Complete Historical Timeline

1904 Culture
Townsite Established
1920 Business
Citrus Boom
1994 Business
NAFTA Transforms Economy
2014 Politics
Border Crisis
2019 Politics
Border Wall Debate

Did You Know?

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Ranked one of safest large cities despite border location.
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One of busiest commercial border crossings.
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Largest city in Rio Grande Valley.
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McAllen is located in Hidalgo County, Texas.
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McAllen was founded in 1904.

Famous People from McAllen, Texas

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Christian Chávez
Actor, Singer · Born Aug 7, 1983 · Age 42
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Elizabeth Moon
Writer, Military Officer · Born Mar 7, 1945 · Age 80
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Raúl Castillo
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Aug 30, 1977 · Age 48
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Mike Heath
Swimmer · Born Apr 9, 1964 · Age 61

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