Death Notices – Aug. 15, 2019
Gail AlsupMISSION – Gail A. Alsup, 83, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care. Sammie DyerMISSION – Sammie Lou Dyer, 90, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, at The Bridges in Mission. Marvin ErvineMISSION – Marvin Jerry Ervine, 89, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, at…
Read MoreGirl Scout Troop 1065 honors Mission PD volunteer with Presidential Service Award
This article originally appeared in the Friday Aug. 9, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. A volunteer with the Mission Police Department since 2002, Jim Mantz was honored recently thanks to the efforts of Girl Scout Troop 1065. This Mon. Aug. 5, 2019, Mantz was presented with the Presidential Service Award after being nominated by…
Read MoreLocal events distribute free school supplies and promote a connected community
This article originally appeared in the Friday Aug. 9, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. Thanks to several organizations and law enforcement entities throughout western Hidalgo County, this week students of all ages had access to free school supplies, haircuts and shoes before the start of the new school year. Three events – the Mission…
Read MoreWith voter approval, McAllen will slightly increase property taxes to pay for drainage projects
This article originally appeared in the Friday Aug. 9, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. The city of McAllen plans to increase the property tax rate next year to pay for drainage and traffic projects. Voters approved the projects in May 2018, when they authorized the city to borrow a maximum of $25 million. McAllen…
Read MoreMission holds tax rate discussion workshop
This article originally appeared in the Friday Aug. 9, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. The city of Mission held a workshop on Wed. Aug. 7 in order for the council and city manager to discuss the tax rate. Mayor Armando O’caña was unable to attend this workshop, as he had another meeting to attend.…
Read MorePioneer football looking for more
This article originally appeared in the Friday Aug. 9, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. Three big letters adorn the back of the practice shirts worn by the players of Sharyland Pioneer as they opened their 2019 season this past Monday morning. D – U – B “That’s our motto,” says Pioneer Coach Tom Lee.…
Read MoreCoyotes hungry for playoffs
This article originally appeared in the Friday Aug. 9, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. With wins over teams like the Sharyland Rattlers and the McAllen Memorial Mustangs, and with a start to the season that included a 6-1 overall record, the 2018 La Joya Coyotes football team seemed to be on their way to…
Read MoreShakeup at La Joya City Hall spawns rumors about political retaliation
This article originally appeared in the Friday Aug. 9, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. The city of La Joya fired Finance Director Gregoria Jackson and forced Fire Chief Frankie Joe Salinas to resign last week. La Joya abruptly fired Gregoria Jackson on July 29, when the city eliminated her position. A policewoman escorted her…
Read MoreDeath Notices – Aug. 7
Ramon GarzaMISSION – Ramon Garza, 55, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, at his home in Mission. Mercedes GonzalezPEÑITAS – Mercedes Gonzalez, 64, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at McAllen Medical Center. Romulo HinojosaMISSION – Romulo “Guero” Hinojosa, 96, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional…
Read MoreMan who pleaded guilty in La Plaza Mall robbery sentenced to 25 years in prison
This article originally appeared in the Friday Aug. 9, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. A man who robbed the Deutsch & Deutsch jewelry store at La Plaza Mall last year, a poorly planned heist that made national news, received a 25-year prison sentence Thursday. State District Judge Israel Ramon Jr. sentenced Brayan Oliver Melchor,…
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