Over the last decades, McAllen has transformed into the
Valley's business, commerce and government leader. The city has become home to
scores of national businesses and the centre of most state and federal
government operations in the Valley.
In 1993, McAllen-Miller International Airport was completed
and first-ever students registered at the newly created South Texas Community
College. A new city hall building was dedicated in 1995.
The old Southern Pacific Railroad Depot is one of the more
graceful buildings in McAllen. It opened for service in August 1927, and served
as a passenger terminal until 1952. From 1953-1985 it was occupied by a number
of public agencies, including the police department, jail and municipal court.
It was restored by a group of attorneys who use it for their law office. This
building has a Texas Historical Commission Marker.
Today, McAllen enjoys explosive growth and the near-constant
addition of new and beautiful buildings.