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Lobos Send off to the Sweet 16

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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

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Parking on grass discourse continues

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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

By Lea Juarez |
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Mission selects Lions Park contractor despite concern

By Lea Juarez |
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BREAKING: After investigation, Texas Education Agency says La Joya school board should be replaced with board of managers

By Dave Hendricks |
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Incumbent mayor and councilmen win big in Peñitas as calls for change fall flat

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Rio Grande City man who failed to show up for sentencing in major drug case pleads guilty

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Sullivan City starts accepting game room applications

By Dave Hendricks |
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‘I gave it my all’ — Longtime Sharyland trustee steps down

By Lea Juarez |

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Area Sports

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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What the 2023 drainage bond means for Hidalgo County

May 22, 2023

When Hidalgo County constituents voted for the $195 million drainage bond during the May 6 election, they approved about 26 infrastructure improvement projects — without increasing their taxes.  Drainage District General Manager Raul Sesin said the district managed the debt incurred, which is how they are able to issue the bond without increasing the tax…

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SISD inducts new trustees

May 22, 2023

The Sharyland ISD board of trustees made the May 6 election results official and inducted the two winners at the May 16 meeting. Meagan Sullivan took the Place 1 seat on the board, and Julio Cerda took Place 2.  The official vote count is 1,584 for Place 1, with Sullivan defeating her opponent Sergio Saenz…

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La Joya ISD plans to fight Texas Education Agency takeover

May 19, 2023

The La Joya Independent School District set the stage for a high-stakes showdown with the Texas Education Agency on Monday. During a contentious meeting on Monday afternoon, trustees voted 4-3 to “proceed with any action necessary” to stop the Texas Education Agency from replacing the elected school board with a state-appointed board of managers. “I…

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