GOTW: Coyotes to collide with PSJA
Almost two months into the 2019 football season the real games are about to begin for the members of UIL District 30-6A. The time includes weeks of practice, scrimmages and three non-district games all in preparation for the seven games that determine who will qualify for the 2019 post season. The PSJA Bears are looking…
Read MoreLady Patriots push past Pioneer
A large and loud crowd rocked the Mission Veterans Memorial High School gym in Mission this past Tuesday night to watch two UIL District 31-5A volleyball powerhouses square off in a pivotal early district match. Both Mission Veterans and Sharyland Pioneer each came in with undefeated records (3-0) to start off the 2019 district race…
Read MoreIt’s district play for all Big 7 teams
After a week in which three of the seven football teams from the Mission, Sharyland and La Joya school districts, the Big 7, had byes, all but one of the seven teams are in action this week. In addition, the two District 16-5A-II teams and the three District 30-6A teams that have been playing non-district…
Read MoreDeath Notices – September 29, 2019
Robert BialowasMISSION – Robert Bialowas, 91, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at his home in Mission. Rogelio Diaz Jr.PALMVIEW – Rogelio “Roy” Diaz Jr., 39, passed away on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, at OCA Hospital in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico. Jesus EspinozaMISSION – Jesus Espinoza, 72, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at…
Read MorePanama Unit whistleblower announces campaign for Precinct 3 constable
A former Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigator who provided federal agents with information about the Panama Unit plans to run for Precinct 3 constable. Miguel Flores, 38, of Mission resigned from the Sheriff’s Office to campaign for constable in the March 2020 Democratic Party primary. He’s running against longtime Constable Lazaro “Larry” Gallardo Jr.…
Read MorePepe’s on the River burns, Mission Fire responds
Friday the 13th proved unlucky for a closed bar and grill in Mission. Last Friday, a large fire broke out at the old Pepe’s on the River location at 2601 S. Conway. According to Assistant Fire Chief Rene Alvarez, it took the department a few hours to extinguish the flames. “We received a call at…
Read MoreEdinburg fails to adopt tax rate and 2019-2020 budget
Members of the council and the city manager went back and forth on Tuesday, but could not come to a consensus on the property tax rate or the budget for the next fiscal year. This Tues. Sept. 17, the Edinburg City Council held a regular called meeting at city hall. All council members and the…
Read MoreMercado Mexicano celebrates culture in Mission
Rather than building walls, the Mission Historical Museum, along with the city and CamCoin, are building bridges to connect Mexican and American culture. This past weekend, the museum hosted their first Mercado Mexicano at the Mission Event Center, bringing over 20 local and international vendors to sell artisanal goods, clothing and decor in the community.…
Read MorePatriots defeat Rio Grande to go 3-0
It was a battle between two of the four undefeated teams in District 16-5A-1 and it took place at Tom Landry Hall of Fame Stadium in Mission. The 2-0 (3-0 overall) Rio Grande City Rattlers, with their top scoring offense in the district heading into the game, came into town to take on the defending…
Read MorePublic Hearing notice – City of Palmview
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS PURSUANT TO L.G.C. SECTION 363.205, THAT: The Palmview City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Palmview City Hall located at 400 W. Veterans Blvd., Palmview, Texas, to consider the following: Adoption of the Crime Control & Prevention District…
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