STHS McAllen Donates $55,000 to South Texas College’s Foundation
STHS McAllen’s donation will enable STC to develop new and innovative training programs to meet the growing healthcare needs of the Rio Grande Valley As the Rio Grande Valley’s population continues to grow, so does the need for registered nurses and allied health professionals who are essential to help care for the community in their…
Read MoreThe Church of Jesus Christ Hosts McAllen Temple Open House
McAllen Temple Opens to the Public for Free Tours Open house runs from August 25 through September 9 By Jim Brunson McALLEN – For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the long-awaited day of having a temple in the Rio Grande Valley has finally arrived. While there are many meetinghouses throughout…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg names new fire chief
Fire marshal promoted to the top spot Edinburg, Texas – The City of Edinburg has selected Omar Garza as its new Fire Chief. With a career spanning nearly three decades in fire service, Chief Garza brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and innovation to his new leadership role. Chief Garza’s journey in the fire service…
Read MoreErasmo Rivera
Erasmo Rivera 11/25/39 -8/3/23 Pharr- Erasmo Rivera, 83, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 3. He was born and raised in Pharr Texas on November 25, 1939. Erasmo was preceded in death by his parents Manuel & Severiana Rivera; his sisters Raquel R. Camacho and Guadalupe R. Enriquez. He is survived by his wife of…
Read MoreAida Guerra
Aida Guerra October 9, 1933 – July 29, 2023 MCALLEN – Aida Guerra, 89, entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born October 9, 1933, in Kenedy, Texas, and lived in McAllen. Aida was preceded in death by her former husband, Gilbert Guerra, Sr.; her parents, Ruben and Marina Garza; her…
Read MoreJuan Navarro
August 10, 1931 – July 12, 2023 MCALLEN – Juan Navarro, 91, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital. He was born August 10, 1931, in Mendoza, Texas. He lived a long happy life with the love of his life, and wife of 73 years, Concepcion “Concha” Portales.…
Read MoreHidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez appoints and administers oath of office to two new members of South Texas ISD Board of Directors
MERCEDES – South Texas Independent School District (STISD) welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors Tuesday evening as Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez administered the oath of office to his two recent appointments. Cortez appointed Dr. Sandra Garza Ochoa of Weslaco to the unexpired term of Hidalgo County Commissioners’ Precinct 1, filling…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor – Mission CISD police department
After reading in the Progress Times that MCISD is considering its own police force I couldn’t help but recall the long proven saying that “it takes a village to raise a child”. That village of course includes its fire department, political infrastructure, laws, schools, churches and of course a police department. Each of these are…
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Narcisa “Chicha” Smith October 28, 1942 – March 25, 2023 McAllen – On Saturday, March 25, 2023, Narcisa “Chicha” Smith passed away peacefully at the young age of 80. She was the biological mother of six children, however, many people considered her their surrogate mother. She was born on October 28, 1942, in Coahuila, Mexico. …
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Porfirio Tijerina Sr. September 15, 1927 – May 11, 2023 MISSION – Porfirio Tijerina Sr. born on September 15, 1927 to Narciso Tijerina † and Maria Cantu †, entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Mission, Texas. He is now reunited with his loving parents, his wife; Asencion Tijerina †, his son; Ricardo…
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