Border Patrol holds ribbon-cutting for new Falfurrias checkpoint
In 1985, when Thomas Slowinski first worked at the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint in Falfurrias, the process for searching passenger cars wasn’t exactly sophisticated. “We actually had a set of Walmart car ramps if we wanted to look under a vehicle,” Slowinski said. “Now you look at the technology and the capabilities that we have…
Read MoreDeath Notices – Sept. 5, 2019
Maria AguilarALTON – Maria Aguilar, 88, passed away on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, at her home in Alton. Norma CantuMISSION – Norma Linda Cantu, 55, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, at her home in Mission. Jose CerdaPALMVIEW – Jose Arnoldo Cerda, 68, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, at his home in…
Read MoreLa Joya Housing Authority hires former Rio Grande City mayor as executive director
The La Joya Housing Authority board hired former Rio Grande City Mayor Ruben Villarreal as executive director on Wednesday night. Ruben O. Villarreal, 56, of Mission — who served as mayor of Rio Grande City from 2008 to 2015, campaigned for U.S. Congress in 2016 and currently works as a social media strategist — is…
Read MoreMission gives update on drainage conditions and projects
This article originally appeared in the Friday Aug. 30, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. Every time Claudia Vasquez and her two children see rain clouds in Mission, City Manager Randy Perez gets a phone call. Last Thurs. Aug. 22, 2019, the city held a public hearing at the Mission Event Center to present drainage…
Read MoreNearly four years later, drug charge against former Agua SUD board member remains pending
This article originally appeared in the Friday Aug. 30, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. When he arrived in Auxiliary Court A on Tuesday morning, Francisco “Pancho” Flores didn’t turn any heads. Back in October 2015, when Sullivan City police officers charged him with possession of cocaine, Flores served on the Agua Special Utility District…
Read MoreMission veteran Robert Fisher signs panel from historic WWII bomber plane
This article originally appeared in the Friday Aug. 30, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. A veteran of World War II, Vietnam and Korea, Robert Fisher – now 97 years old – has seen quite a bit in his lifetime. On Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, he continued to solidify his place in United States history…
Read MoreLa Joya ISD approves nearly $396 million budget, including big raises for teachers
This article originally appeared in the Friday Aug. 30, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. The La Joya school board on Wednesday approved a nearly $396 million budget, which included higher pay for teachers and a significant raise for support staff. To balance the budget — which included nearly $391 million in revenue and nearly…
Read MoreVillarreal and Valero lead Coyotes to victory over Lobos
The La Joya Coyotes had to come from behind in the fourth quarter Friday night to make it three wins in a row over the Palmview Lobos. It was senior running back Eddie Villarreal’s second rushing touchdown of the night with only 3:36 remaining in the game that put the Coyotes ahead to stay in…
Read MoreQuick start propels Eagles over Patriots
A defensive safety on the fourth play of the game and a touchdown by Andrew Maldonado on their sixth offensive play of the night got the Mission Eagles out to a quick 9-0 lead in what eventually became a 37-0 victory over crosstown rival Mission Veterans tonight in the 2019 Battle of Conway season opener…
Read More2019 Mission citizens awards nominations now open
The Progress Times announced today that nominations are now open for the annual citizens awards for Mr. Mission First Lady of Mission, Man of the Year and Woman of the Year. Dee Rendon, publisher of the Progress Times, announced that nominations for the awards will be accepted until 5 p.m., Sept. 13 at the newspaper…
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