If you owe unpaid tickets in the City of McAllen now is the time to pay up or face hefty consequences.

The City of McAllen Municipal Court will join more than 120 agencies in a warrant roundup beginning this week and running through the month of March. Defendants will be picked up at home or at work, or wherever law enforcement tracks them down. You must pay your fines now to avoid going to jail.

The roundup is designed to target thousands of defendants with traffic, parking, city ordinance, penal code and higher charge warrants. Act immediately to avoid arrest. You can appear in person to pay the fines at 1601 N. Bicentennial. Payments will be accepted Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can also pay online at https://www.mcallen.net/municipalcourt/courtpayments