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Making History

October 11, 2024

Lady Patriots on verge of taking back title     Winning is difficult. It might be the most challenging thing to do in sports. It’s even more challenging to win consistently. That’s why we love to hate dynasties. The immense audacity it takes for anyone or any group of people to decide they want to…

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Battle after the Bye

October 11, 2024

Lobos and Eagles face off tonight   Tonight at Tom Landry Stadium, the 1-1 Palmview Lobos will face off against the 0-2 Mission Eagles in a District 16-5A showdown. Both teams are determined to make a statement in their competitive district and a win tonight could shift the momentum for either squad. With each team…

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Sharyland Athletics First Lady

October 7, 2024

Laura Cavazos named First Female Assistant Athletic Director     Last week, Sharyland ISD announced that Coach Laura Cavazos has been appointed as Assistant Athletic Director, marking a significant milestone in the district’s history. This appointment not only highlights the growing presence of women in leadership roles within athletics but also reflects the achievements of…

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Local News

Voter Registration Deadline Looms

October 11, 2024

If you waited until the last minute to register to vote in the upcoming presidential election, the bad news is you only have 72 hours left, as this Monday, October 7 is the registration deadline.   The good news is that the Hidalgo County Elections Department will be open until 8 pm on October 7…

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Ayer, Hoy, y Siempre — Preserving Mission history

October 10, 2024

Missionite Andrea Flores calls on locals to share their stories about the town’s history. The artist is hosting an Oct. 12 workshop, also known as a memory share session, at Speer Memorial Library for a film project honoring Mission’s past.  For the workshop called Ayer, Hoy, y Siempre, Flores wants Missionites to share their stories,…

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Family claims Edinburg funeral home mixed up mother’s ashes

October 9, 2024

Six siblings claimed in a lawsuit this summer that an Edinburg funeral home mixed up their mother’s ashes with a stranger’s.   The 75-year-old woman — called Maria F. Garcia in the suit but Maria F. Davila in other court documents and a death notice — died at her home in Edinburg this February of…

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