TABC Legal Notice – Cristobal’s Bar & Grill
LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Permit by Cristobal’s Bar & Grill, to be located at 515 North Conway Avenue, Mission, Hidalgo County. Officer(s) of said LLC are John Jacob Escamilla, managing member.
Read MoreNotice to Lender – MHM Peter Danforth
Notice to Lender Notice to: Peter D. Danforth, last known address P. O. Box 1137, New London, NH, 03257. The records of the Mission Historical Museum reflect that you have property on loan to it. The property was received by the museum on Sep. 30, 2004. The museum wishes to terminate the loan. You must…
Read MoreHidalgo County man accused of attempting to poison his wife with gasoline
This article originally appeared in the Friday July 26, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. A 24-year-old Pharr man spiked his wife’s water glass with gasoline, attempting to kill her and collect her life insurance policy, according to court records. Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested Jesus Eduardo Fuentes, 24, of Pharr on July 9.…
Read MoreLa Joya ISD considers $2,000 raise for teachers
This article originally appeared in the Friday July 26, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. Administrators briefed the La Joya school board Wednesday on the proposed budget, which would boost teacher paychecks by at least $2,000 annually. Teachers with less than five years of experience would receive a $2,000 raise, according to information reviewed by…
Read MoreCongressman Cuellar aiming for $30 million to go toward humanitarian reimbursements in the RGV
This article originally appeared in the Friday July 26, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. Wearing layers of clothing and carrying nothing that would make a journey into the U.S. more strenuous, waves of undocumented people and children coming from south of the border are arriving at the respite center in McAllen daily. Last Friday,…
Read MoreMission Regional Medical Center celebrates anniversary
This article originally appeared in the Friday July 26, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. Hospital employees, staff and administration – some of whom have been with the Mission Regional Medical Center for over 30 years – gathered at the Mission Event Center last Thurs. July 18, 2019 in order to commemorate 65 years of…
Read MorePhase I of Comprehensive Storm Drainage Project almost complete
This article originally appeared in the Friday July 26, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. Prior to the regular called city council meeting, a joint workshop with the drainage committee was held at Mission City Hall. The workshop was held in order for Ponciano Longoria from TEDSI Infrastructure Group to give an update on the…
Read MoreDeath Notices – July 24, 2019
Juan AlvaradoALTON – Juan Alvarado, 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at his home in Alton. Belia ChapaMISSION – Belia O. Chapa, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Arturo MontesMISSION/McALLEN – Arturo Montes Gonzalez, 69, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at his residence in…
Read MoreMission may raise property tax rate by four cents
This article originally appeared in the Friday July 19, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. In order to raise the general fund and budget outlook in general, Mission is contemplating changes to the 2019-2020 preliminary budget and the city’s insurance plan for employees. This Mon. July 15, the city of Mission held a workshop to…
Read MoreMission discusses city charter
This article originally appeared in the Friday July 19, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. Mayor Armando O’caña is attempting to fulfill a campaign promise that would implement term limits for the mayoral position in Mission. During a workshop held at the city hall on Tues. July 16, the mayor, city manager and council members…
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