Tenant commissioner may be removed from La Joya Housing Authority board for failing to attend meetings
This article originally appeared in the Friday Oct. 18, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. Tenant Commissioner Jose Armando Salinas may be removed from the La Joya Housing Authority board for failing to attend meetings. Jose Armando Salinas represents housing authority tenants on the five-member board. He hasn’t attended a board meeting since Sept. 4.…
Read MoreState lawmakers congratulate Valley View ISD on winning 2 national ‘Blue Ribbon’ awards
This article originally appeared in the Friday Oct. 18, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. State lawmakers presented the Valley View school district with a proclamation Monday, congratulating students and teachers on winning the prestigious National Blue Ribbon School award — again. The U.S. Department of Education announced in September that Wilbur E. Lucas Elementary…
Read MoreHidalgo County Sheriff’s Office deputy charged with drunken driving
This article originally appeared in the Friday Oct. 18, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. Moments before a state trooper arrested him at 2:31 a.m. Saturday, Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Inv. Jesse Sandlin made a phone call. Sandlin, who was off-duty, had been drinking alcohol, according to the criminal complaint against him. He dialed the…
Read MoreNew projects will increase safety measures at La Joya ISD
Safety incidents are on the rise nationally and in order to deliver the best education La Joya Independent School District continues to maintain safety a top priority. La Joya ISD Board of Trustees and Administration are committed to the safety of students and staff. Board of Trustees have approved projects that will increase safety measures.…
Read MoreMission saving 4.5 percent of costs on tennis center
The city will be spending about $86,000 less on the Mission Tennis Center. This Monday, Oct. 14, the city of Mission held a regular council meeting. A change order was presented during the meeting that broke down how the removal of various portions of the existing equipment on the property will result in a cost…
Read MorePioneer claims Snakeskin Classic
The Sharyland Pioneer Diamondbacks broke open a tight game with three quick touchdowns in the middle of the first half over rival Sharyland in an eventual 63-28 win in the sixth edition of the Snakeskin Classic. The win keeps the Diamondbacks on top of the District 16-5A Div. II standings at 3-0 with three games…
Read MoreCITY OF MISSION ORDINANCE NO. 4844
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL SALE AND ON-SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES – JALL’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 1810 W. GRIFFIN PARKWAY, SUITES B, C, & D, LOT 7 & 8, INSPIRATION POINT SUBDIVISION, PH IREAD, CONSIDERED, AND PASSED THIS THE 14TH…
Read MoreCITY OF MISSION ORDINANCE NO. 4843
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO KEEP A PORTABLE BUILDING – AUTO SALES OFFICE USE, 1418 E. BUSINESS HIGHWAY 83, LOT 1, LEMON TREE PLAZA SUBDIVISIONREAD, CONSIDERED, AND PASSED THIS THE 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.Dr. Armando O’caña, MayorAttest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
Read MorePUBLIC NOTICE – CITY OF MISSION
The Mission City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the Mission City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: A 0.33 acres of land out of a 9.53 acre tract out of the West 13.335 acre of…
Read MoreCITY OF MISSION ORDINANCE NO. 4842
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PLACE A 12 X 26 PORTABLE BUILDING – OFFICE USE, 801 S. CONWAY BOULEVARD, LOT 1, BIG LAKE SUBDIVISIONREAD, CONSIDERED, AND PASSED THIS THE 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.Dr. Armando O’caña, MayorAttest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
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