Mission looking at $84 million bond election in 2020
The city of Mission held a workshop this Wed. Oct. 2, 2019 to discuss potential city projects that would be funded by a bond election in 2020. Mayor Armando O’caña and City Manager Randy Perez presented several projects to the council members who attended the workshop, Beto Vela and Jessica Ortega-Ochoa. City Attorney Gus Martinez,…
Read MorePalmview amends previously approved budget
Right before their approved budget for the next fiscal year was set to begin, the city of Palmview lowered their budget to reflect revenues that fell short. The budget amendment was approved Monday by city commissioners after City Manager Michael Leo informed the board that revenues for the previous fiscal year fell short, leading the…
Read MoreRattlers rout Roma
The Sharyland Rattlers scored on five of their six first half possessions to jump out to a 36-3 halftime lead in an eventual 43-3 victory over Roma tonight to improve to 4-2 on the year and, more importantly, 2-0 in District 16-5A Div. II play. Quarterback Benji Valdivia led the Rattlers on scoring drives of…
Read MoreCitation by Publication: David Lambert and Lori Lambert
THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do (does) not file a written answer with the clerk who issued to this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance…
Read MoreCity of Mission Public Notice
The Mission City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 14, 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: Lots 1, 2, 4, & 5, Padron Subdivision, from (AO-I) Agricultural Open Interim to (C-3) General Business; Rezoning:…
Read MoreCity of Palmhurst Public Notice
The Palmhurst Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 5:30 pm at City Hall, 4417 North Shary Road, Palmhurst, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezone: 6.96 Acre tract of land being the E. 6.96 acres, more or less being out of Lot 33-3, West Addition…
Read MoreEagles and Diamondbacks out to continue winning ways
With four of the six Big 7 teams that took to the gridiron last week emerging victorious, and with only one of the seven having a losing record through Week 5, 2019 continues to be a good year for Mission, La Joya and Sharyland ISD football teams. Add to that the fact that one of…
Read MoreGOTW: Rattlers, Gladiators clash tonight
Texas high school football can sometimes be a bit confusing. Not every game in the season is equal in the eyes of the UIL, the governing body of high school sports in the state. Post season qualification is based solely on your district record and the place in the standings that record puts you. Early…
Read MoreMaking a splash: DHR unveils new Aquatic Therapy Institute
DHR Health is aiming to expand the range of people who can benefit from physical therapy. Last Thursday, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance held an official opening of their new Aquatic Therapy Institute, located at 2001 S. Cynthia St. in McAllen. According to the institute’s director, Dr. Amir Esmaeili, the community will be “witness to a…
Read MoreLa Joya Housing Authority board approves three-year contract with executive director
The La Joya Housing Authority board approved a three-year contract with Executive Director Ruben Villarreal on Wednesday. Under the contract, which must be approved by an attorney, the housing authority will pay Villarreal an $84,000 annual salary. He will receive a 5 percent raise after the first year. “It gives me a sense of relief…
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