MISSION — One of the biggest classic car shows in the Rio Grande Valley, the eighth annual Mission Classic Car Show, comes to Mission Sports Park in The Grove at Sharyland Plantation on Saturday. Admission is free to the public.

Read more: Mission Classic Car Show is this weekend

In a surprising move this morning, Mission City Council voted to dissolve Mission Economic Development Authority.

The action was taken in a special called meeting of Mission City Council convened at 10 a.m. today. After a lengthy executive session in which the full council met with City Attorney David Guerra and City Manager Julio Cerda, the mayor and council unanimously voted to stop funding to Mission Economic Development Authority (MEDA) and to dissolve the organization, dedicating all functions of MEDA to MEDC (Mission Economic Development Corporation).

Read more: City of Mission dissolves MEDA

AUSTIN — From the House and Senate floors, to legislative offices and the governor’s headquarters, over 30 representatives from the City of Mission made a trip the state capitol this week to meet with lawmakers and push the city’s key goals like improved highways and ports of entry for better cross border traffic for Mexico.

Mission Day was held in Austin on Wednesday, but on Tuesday, city officials held a reception at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel with over 100 people, including 14 state representatives.

Read more: Mission visits Austin

MISSION — The Sharyland Independent School District is considering revising its early resignation policy to include all contract employees as a way to cut down on expenditures before having to terminate over a dozen probationary educators.

“We have to make some tough choices up ahead to know where we stand,” Superintendent Scott Owings said of possible terminations.

Read more: SISD mulls early resignation policy, probationary teachers

MISSION — The eighth annual Mission Classic Car Show will be held Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mission Sports Park located in The Grove at Sharyland Plantation. Admission is free and registration is free for show participants.

Set up and sign-in for exhibitors begin at 9 a.m. and cars must be in place by noon to be eligible for $5,000 in cash and prizes, said Mindy Schroeder, show coordinator.

Read more: Registration underway for Mission Classic Car Show

(Austin, TX) -- Another tragic death occurred Tuesday as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Special Agent, Jaime Zapata, was attacked and killed by gunmen at a drug trafficking checkpoint between Monterrey and Mexico City. His partner, Victor Avila, was wounded in the attack and was sent back to the United States.  "Our thoughts and prayers go out to these two brave men and their families for this savage attack," remarked Rep. Peña.

Read more: Rep. Aaron Peña Expresses Condolences for Slain ICE Special Agent

MISSION — Offices for Justices of the Peace Melo Ochoa and Luis Garza are closed for the remainder of the week, following an overnight leak, officials announced Wednesday.

The leak flooded the Precinct 3 Justice Complex at 730 Breyfogle Rd. The offices are tentatively scheduled to open Feb. 22, pending the progress of the cleanup.

Read more: Pct. 3 water leak closes JP offices temporarily

The Mission Lions Club will host the first annual PDG Dan Gerlach Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 26, at Shary Municipal Golf Course. Funds raised from the tournament will be dedicated to Texas Lions Camp for children with handicaps or medical conditions. The camp allows children with a wide range of illnesses or conditions to participate in a fun, but challenging camp experience.

Read more: Mission Lions golf tournament to benefit crippled children