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MCALLEN CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12>> measured at the county level. Both violent and property crime rates are at the city level.

To find the final rankings, SmartAsset.com first ranked each city in each metric. Then they found the average ranking for every city, giving each metric an equal weight. The metro area with the best average ranking places first in the study, while the area with the lowest average ranking places last.

“McAllen is a great place to live, work, and play because of the investment in our McAllen police officers and our quality-oflife initiatives and amenities,” said McAllen City Manager Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E. “This leads to a dynamic, vibrant city and community who take ownership in keeping their community safe, as well.”

McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez credits the low crime rate to the unwavering support of the McAllen community, its elected officials, and the dedicated work of all McAllen police officers and support personnel.

“Our community strives to prevent crime, to promote public safety, and to participate in the investigation of crime when it does occur. At the end of 2022, the City of McAllen recorded its 13 th consecutive annual crime reduction and its lowest crime rate in 38 years. To this end, the McAllen Police Department expresses sincere appreciation to all members of our community and to the McAllen City Commission for their diligence and dedication to making public safety the top priority. The McAllen Police Department administration expresses special thanks to the men and women of the McAllen Police Department for their hard work and successful outcomes,” said Chief Rodriguez.

One key finding from the study is that cities in the Lone Star State rank safest. Texas is home to several of the nation’s safest cities, according to the metrics. Four out of the top five cities with the highest safety ratings are in Texas. All four have violent crime rates lower than 90% of the cities across the study. Joining McAllen on the list are the cities of Frisco at #1, McKinney at #2, Plano at #5, Laredo at #7, and El Paso at #12.

As part of this study, SmartAsset also set out to determine which of the safest cities are most affordable. To do this, SmartAsset ranked the 35 safest cities according to a home affordability metric: median annual housing costs as a percentage of median household income. Among the safest cities in America this year, McAllen was ranked #6 overall for affordability. •

1048 N. Alamo Rd., #524 This 5th wheel has 3 slide-outs, retractable awning, porch and an outdoor shed. The unit is fully furnished and ready to be pulled out for travel enjoyment or to make it a permanent spot. The premium site is concrete and close to all park amenities. Call Bonnie Dominguez, MHSLSP00045160, (956) 434-6112

3802 Heron Way Price Improved!

You’ll love the spacious eat in kitchen and large utility room in this 1 bed, 1 bath RV Porthome. The covered port w/ FHU will accommodate a 45 ft RV with 4 slides. Enjoy the outdoors w/ the pergola covered courtyard. Call Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

440 Northcutt Looking for the PERFECT community to build your retirement home or Winter get-away??? Please checkout this 6,250 square foot lot located in Alamo Country Club. This community has been voted the Winter Texan People’s Choice Award for BEST 55+ COMMUNITY for 6 years in a row!! Call Curt Riester, TREC771832, MHSLSP00047858, (956) 455-4195

108 Sagittarius St. Your search for your next home is over! This lovely furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has so much to offer. The home is located in Southern Oasis, an active 55+ community. Call Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3682

2300 E. Business 83, #495 Beautiful

2022 Tru-Home MH! 14 x 66 with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms with a concrete drive! The home is unfurnished and ready for your personal touch! The open floor plan of this all electric home includes all kitchen appliances. The kitchen is adjacent to the laundry room for easy access Beautiful wood grain vinyl flooring for easy cleaning throughout the home! Call Bonnie Dominguez, MHSLSP00045160, (956) 434-6112

3812 Pelican Way Price Reduced! RV lot and coach house and is exceptionally private with a spacious outdoor living area for entertaining or simply sitting and enjoying the birds and butterflies in the quiet sunshine. Bath features a spa-like shower. Call Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

2108 Lost Greens Dr If you are looking for a beautiful 1 bedroom/1 bathroom home with LOTS of parking space, THIS is the one for you! This home is located in the 55+ community of Hidden Valley Ranch and it sits on TWO lots. This is perfect for someone with an RV, 5th Wheel or small trailer with 50 AMP FHUs. Call Curt Riester, TREC771832, MHSLSP00047858, (956) 455-4195

2617 Tack Drive This cozy, move-in ready 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom split bedroom concept mobile home is partially furnished and has recently been painted and has new laminate flooring throughout, new toilets and front loading washer and dryer. Call Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3682

4900 N. McColl, #220 This 2012 unit is spacious, very well maintained and move in ready. The kitchen has beautiful maple colored wood cabinets, a food pantry, all major appliances and a gas stove top. A bonus 7x9 laundry room with a large storage closet, washer and dryer included! The exterior shed is also included! Call Bonnie Dominguez, MHSLSP00045160, (956) 434-6112

3903 Lark The RV lot has full hook ups and a cozy coach house in a great, easy to back into location! The coach house is the perfect space for guests with a bath with shower and a built-in murphy bed and wet bar with a microwave. HOA fee includes landscape maintenance year round so this is truly a lock and leave property. Call Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487

4900 N McColl #213 Have I got the PERFECT place for YOU!! This 1 bedroom/1 bathroom built in 2000 is fully furnished and 100% turn key ready and even includes plate ware, glassware, and silverware! The outdoor patio is the perfect spot to enjoy warm South Texas breezes with neighbors and friends. Call Curt Riester, TREC771832, MHSLSP00047858, (956) 455-4195

2085 Carmona E. Location, Location, Location! Own an RV and looking for a great place to park? Come check out this property, located in the 55+ community of Llano Grande Resort, where you own your lot! RV pad hook-ups included 30 amp and 50 amp services and a storage shed with 220vac connection. Call Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3683

Perspectives How to Deal With Skeptics

by Stacy McDonald

Who hath believed our report and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? ~Isaiah 53:1 KJV

It’s impossible to explain what happens to a person when he or she is born again by the power of the Holy Spirit of God. For some of us, there is an instant change in many areas of our lives, while for others, these changes take place at a steady progression in the process known as sanctification.

Regardless of how fast or slow this beautiful life-giving change takes place, one thing is certain to occur amongst us all, and that thing will prove to be one of the most trying (and possibly even painful) experiences we will ever know. People do not like change. And the people who have been a part of our lives up until our rebirth will NOT understand what has--and is--happening to us.

The apostle Paul explains why in 1 Corinthians 2:14: …the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned . This is why almost everyone around us will begin looking at us through skeptical eyes as they await our return to our former selves, the one they know and “love.” Some of them will entice us to go back to our former ways, while others will work to cast doubt in our minds and hearts as to the very truth of God’s Word; and still others will chide us to not take things so seriously.

We must remember that this pressuring barrage of temptation is no new tactic of the powers and principalities that press