City 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…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreEarly Voting for the May 6, 2023 Local Entities Elections has commenced!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 24, 2023 EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Elections Administrator Hilda Salinas reminds all registered voters that Early Voting for the May 6, 2023, Local Entities Elections is here. There are 24 Early Voting polling locations, conveniently located throughout Hidalgo County, voters can take advantage of voting at any polling site close…
Read MoreAlleged drunk driver plows into the old courthouse
Edinburg, TX– On April 8, 2023, at about 7:30 a.m., Edinburg police officers were dispatched to the area of 10th Ave. and University Dr. in reference to a single-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a white Ford F-150 drove east through the iron protective gates and struck a secondary fence surrounding an A/C unit…
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