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Written by Luciano Guerra Thursday, 10 May 2012 13:53
MISSION — Reports of monkey sightings have been coming to the Mission Police Department, the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Mission Health Department from as far east as Shary Road, as far west as Western Road, as far north as 5 Mile Line Road and as far south as 2 Mile Line Road. The majority of the reported sightings, however, have been concentrated along 2 Mile Line Road between
Thursday, 10 May 2012 12:22
MISSION — Thousands of local voters took advantage of early voting hours, according to figures from Mission and Sharyland school district and Mission’s City Council early voting totals.
Early voting began on April 30 and ended on Tuesday. Election Day is Saturday with polls opening at 7 a.m. and closing at 7 p.m.
In the Mission City Council race, with two seats up for
Thursday, 10 May 2012 12:18
MISSION — Mission Regional Medical Center’s (MRMC) Joint Replacement Institute has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for hip and knee replacement surgery by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, the hospital announced this week.
In earning the Goal Seal of Approval, MRMC becomes the first and only hospital in Hidalgo County with such a distinction.
“With this additional Joint Commission Certification, we continue demonstrating the significant investment in programs and services we offer our community. The Joint Commission Gold Seal provides us with the proven framework to take our organization to the next level and helps create a culture of excellence,” said Javier Iruegas, CEO, MRMC. “Achieving The Joint Commission Certification in hip and knee replacement, is a major step toward raising the bar in our region for clinical excellence and continually improving the care we provide.”
MRMC officials said the institute underwent a rigorous on-site survey on April 26. A team of Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated the hospital for compliance with hip and knee replacement standards of care specific to the needs of patients and families, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management.
Read more: MRMC awarded Gold Seal of Approval from Joint Commission
Written by Edwina P. Garza Thursday, 10 May 2012 12:14
MISSION — A site for the Mission school district’s Early College High School remains unknown as the district waits on feasibility and master plan studies.
On Wednesday, the board asked architect Eddie Vela to conduct a master plan study around the 4 Mile Line and Stewart roads. Engineer Javier Hinojosa will conduct a feasibility study in the area. The board is looking at four different possible construction sites in the area to build its newest school.
Written by Dave Gillespie Thursday, 10 May 2012 12:08
Shary had a beast of a team a year ago, but couldn’t get past bi-district. This year they were expected to be rebuilding, but they took care of business, winning district with an undefeated record, then winning bi-district by sweeping Eagle Pass Winn, 7-2, 12-0, last weekend.
Senior Eric Gutierrez played a key role in the first game, scoring two runs and batting .500.
Read more: Shary only Big Six team to advance in baseball playoffs
Written by Dave Gillespie Friday, 11 May 2012 09:18
Mission’s Garza looks to future after basketball
If there is any quit in Rene Garza, it isn’t easy to see.
Sixteen seasons coaching at Mission and 28 years overall, the Mission High School icon announced recently he is stepping down to focus on his health. The longtime coach was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2006 and the long battle against cancer has taken its toll.
“Very difficult decision to make,” said Garza in one-on-one interview with the Progress Times. “It’s time. It is very hard and very difficult for me.”
While it is Garza’s health that is forcing him to step down, it is the idea of giving up his passion for the game that is the most difficult.
“I am going to miss it,” Garza said with a tear in his eye. “I had sixteen wonderful, great and exciting years. Just amazing years. Incredible. It has been a joy and experience just to be the head basketball coach. A privilege and honor. I am the lucky one.”
Thursday, 10 May 2012 12:00
An archery tournament will be held on Saturday, May 12, at the Mission Skeet and Trap Club facilities located on Conway Ave., 1/4-mile south of Expressway 83 adjacent to the Hike and Bike Trail. It begins at 10 a.m.
Medals will be awarded in all divisions and categories for compound, recurve, longbow and for seniors, men, women, youth, cubs and mini-cubs. Participants under 14 years of age must
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Monkey Found
As reports of one or possibly more monkeys on the loose were being circulated in Mission last week, Progress Times reporter/photographer Luciano Guerra began to search for the monkey, even stopping to talk to residents in the area where the monkey had been spotted. As he was searching for the Mission monkey, he was humored when he found this monkey hanging in a tree.
Unofficial City of Mission Election Results
The City of Mission has reported the following unofficial election totals:
Mission City Council, Place 2
Ruben Plata (I), 2,372 votes
Rene De La Cruz, 1,876 votes
Mission City Council, Place 4
Leo Olivarez (I), 1,678 votes
Armando O’cana, 2,485 votes
Hidalgo County voters: Cast ballot early at the UTPA Student Union May 14-25
The University of Texas- Pan American is encouraging its students, faculty, staff and the community to cast their ballots early at the university campus. An early voting site for the Hidalgo County primary election will be available at the UTPA Student Union (first floor) on May 14-25 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., except for Sunday, May 20 when the site will be open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Only those registered in Hidalgo County will be able to vote at this location.
Read More...Obituaries
DEATH NOTICE: Guadaupe Cavazos
MISSION - Guadalupe Cavazos, 79, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at her Mission residence.
Read More...OBIT: Maria Elena Rodriguez
MISSION - Maria Elena Rodriguez, 56, passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She was born August 16, 1955 in Corpus Christi, the daughter of Noe and Angelica Salinas Hernandez.
Read More...DEATH NOTICE: Maria E. Rodriguez
MISSION - Maria E. Rodriguez, 56, died Monday, May 14, 2012, at Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg.
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