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Man wanted in ‘Operation Ice River’ arrested in Mexico

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Security guard who brought marijuana to Mission High School pleads guilty to drug charge

By Dave Hendricks |
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RGV culture celebrated in original theater production

By Lea Juarez |
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City council finalizes parking on grass ordinance

By Lea Juarez |
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Mission CISD discusses potential police department

By Lea Juarez |
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Lobos Send off to the Sweet 16

By Juan "Tony" Villarreal |
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What the 2023 drainage bond means for Hidalgo County

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SISD inducts new trustees

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La Joya ISD plans to fight Texas Education Agency takeover

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As part of settlement agreement, La Joya ISD approves seven-year contract with Ruth Villarreal Insurance

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Former La Joya school board trustee arrested on assault charge

By Dave Hendricks |
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Sharyland elects new trustees for school board

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Stonegate residents oppose firearm ordinance

By Lea Juarez |
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Parking on grass discourse continues

By Lea Juarez |
Members of the new Sullivan City Council posed for a photo on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Sullivan City Hall. From left to right: Councilman Ramon Moreno, Councilman Ruben Villalon, Mayor Alma Salinas, Councilman Nick Cerda and Councilman Rene "Cuate" Peña. (Photo by Dave Hendricks / The Progress Times.)

Sullivan City holds swearing-in ceremony for two new councilmen

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New water meters boost revenue in Mission but don’t cover debt payments

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Insurance agent drops lawsuit against La Joya ISD

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Mission CISD close to $1 million deficit — again

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Summer projects at Mission CISD

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Mission selects Lions Park contractor despite concern

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Lobos Send off to the Sweet 16

May 25, 2023

The La Joya Palmview High School and the members of the surrounding community came together to send off the Lobos baseball team as they head to their first game in the Regional Semifinals against the Leander Rouse Raiders. While the Lobos and the local community are hoping to win, the event also served as a…

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Sharyland approves $1.7 million for turf and track

May 1, 2023

Hellas Construction will replace the turf at both Sharyland ISD football stadiums and the track at Pioneer High School. The contract is for $1,692,650, and the funds will come from the general operating fund.  Generally, the lifespan of artificial turf is about 10 years. But the high temperatures in the Rio Grande Valley cause the…

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Rattlers send off to state

April 13, 2023

On Wednesday morning, the students, staff, and parents of Sharyland High School gathered with posters and signs to send off their state tournament-bound boys’ soccer team. The Rattlers took photos and were serenaded by the high school Mariachi group as they were given one last show of support from the Sharyland ISD community. The team…

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Man wanted in ‘Operation Ice River’ arrested in Mexico

May 29, 2023

A man accused of sacrificing animals to “bless” drug shipments was arrested in Mexico last month. Hector Reyes, a man in his mid-30s from Rio Grande City, is charged with smuggling drugs and violating the federal Endangered Species Act. Reyes recruited drivers to transport drug shipments, according to U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Patrick…

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Security guard who brought marijuana to Mission High School pleads guilty to drug charge

May 29, 2023

A security guard who brought marijuana to Mission High School pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drug charge last month. James Guerrero, 26, of Alton pleaded guilty to possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana in a drug-free zone, a Class A misdemeanor, on April 3. Hidalgo County Court-at-Law Judge Federico “Fred” Garza Jr. placed…

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RGV culture celebrated in original theater production

May 29, 2023

Actor and director Augusto Contreras combined a classic Shakespearean story with 956 influences to create the original production “This is not Romeo & Juliet” — a play by the RGV, for the RGV.  Whereas “Romeo and Juliet” is a dramatic story of star-crossed lovers from two opposing families who forbid the couple from being together,…

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