Judge sentences former La Joya police chief to 20 years in prison
A judge sentenced former La Joya police Chief Geovani Hernandez to 20 years in federal prison Thursday for drug trafficking. U.S. District Judge Randy Crane sentenced Geovani V. Hernandez, 45, of McAllen — a career cop who campaigned for Hidalgo County sheriff and served as police chief in La Joya — on Thursday morning. Homeland…
Read MoreDeath Notices – July 18, 2019
Jose AnzalduaALTON – Jose A. Anzaldua, 78, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at his home in Mission. Elva ArevaloMISSION – Elva G. Arevalo, 83, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at her home in Mission. Cosme Cardenas MISSION – Cosme Cardenas, 84, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019, at McAllen Medical…
Read MoreOBITUARY – Gerald Bell
PEÑITAS – Gerald E. “Jerry” Bell of Mission, Texas, aged 85, passed away peacefully into the comfort of the Lord on July 10, 2019. Jerry was born on July 23, 1933 to Everett and Irene Bell in Pharr, Texas. He was predeceased by his parents; his first love, Barbara Jean Liberty; two oldest sons, Tom…
Read MoreProgreso police officer charged with sexual assault
This article originally appeared in the Friday July 12, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. Investigators arrested a former Progreso police officer Tuesday after a man accused him of sexual assault. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office arrested former Progreso police Officer Matthew Sepulveda on charges of sexual assault and improper sexual activity with a person…
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CITY OF MISSION ORDINANCE NO. 4804
ORDINANCE NO. 4804 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A BEST COMMITTEE; “BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SHOWS, TOURISM” SPECIFYING THE TERMS OF OFFICE; SPECIFYING THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP; AND ORDAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT MATTER THEREOF. READ, CONSIDERED AND PASSED,THIS THE 8TH DAY OF JULY, 2019.Dr. Armando O’caña, MayorAttest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO. 4803 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.780 DESIGNATING PLACES WHERE BEER AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY BE SOLD WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MISSION TO INCLUDE THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 1931 NORTH CONWAY, RE-SUBD. LOT 1 MISSION CENTER, APAPUCHI DRIVE THRU READ, CONSIDERED AND…
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ORDINANCE NO. 4802 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL FOR TO KEEP A MOBILE HOME “TEMPORARY” TO CARE FOR HEALTH STRICKEN PARENT, 127 S. BRYAN ROAD, A 1.67 TRACT OUT OF LOT 18-11, WEST ADDITION TO SHARYLAND SUBDIVISION READ, CONSIDERED AND PASSED,THIS THE…
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ORDINANCE NO. 4801 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL FOR A DRIVE-THRU SERVICE WINDOW – SHIPLEY DONUTS, 2575 E. GRIFFIN PARKWAY, STE. 1, LOT 1, TRES PICOS PHASE I SUBDIVISIONREAD, CONSIDERED AND PASSED, THIS THE 8TH DAY OF JULY, 2019. Dr. Armando O’caña,…
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ORDINANCE NO. 4800 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMITRENEWAL FOR A DRIVETHRU SERVICE WINDOW – DAK’S SNACKS, 810 N. SCHUERBACH RD., STE. “D”, LOT 1, SYLVIA PLAZA SUBDIVISION READ, CONSIDERED AND PASSED,THIS THE 8TH DAY OF JULY, 2019.Dr. Armando O’caña, MayorAttest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
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