LJISD holds Fiesta in the Jungle event for students and parents
This article originally appeared in the May 3, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. Children and LJISD staff donned their best jungle- and animal-wear for this year’s celebration of children. For about five years, the La Joya Independent School District has put on a celebration for Dia de los Niños, Public School Volunteer Week, National…
Read MoreTexas Department of Catholic War Veterans holds 74th convention in Mission, names new state commander
This article originally appeared in the May 3, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. Gathering from across the RGV and state, Catholic War Veterans met in Mission to discuss future plans and evaluate more opportunities to serve their communities. Last week, the CWV held their 74th annual State Convention at Post 1065 in Mission. They…
Read MoreMission Arts Festival showcases local talent and business
This article originally appeared in the May 3, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. Kicking off the start of the summer season, a plethora of artisanal crafting opportunities, treats from local vendors and displays representing all mediums were promoted at several businesses throughout the city during the Mission Arts Festival last Saturday, April 27. Residents…
Read MoreKing Accepts Director of Athletics Position at Robert Morris
EDINBURG – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday that Chris King, who has been the Director of Athletics since Oct. 1, 2009, has accepted the Vice President and Director of Athletics position at his alma mater, Robert Morris University, from which he graduated in 1994. King’s…
Read MoreUTRGV Athletics announces student-athlete awards
EDINBURG – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics recognized 21 award winners at the annual V Awards ceremony on Sunday at the UTRGV Performing Arts Center. Those winning awards include: Mr. V – Johnny Crnogorac (men’s basketball) Ms. V – Tuva Rolstad Nilsen (women’s soccer) Student-Athlete of the Year…
Read MoreAccountant explains Mission’s precarious financial position to City Council
This article originally appeared in the May 3 issue of the Progress Times An accountant walked the Mission City Council through the annual audit report Wednesday, calmly explaining the city’s precarious financial position. Ricky Longoria, a partner at McAllen-based accounting firm Burton McCumber & Longoria, informed the City Council that Mission didn’t adopt a balanced…
Read MorePeñitas mayor crushes challenger in early voting
Peñitas Mayor Rigo Lopez crushed his challenger, former Mayor Marcos Ochoa, on Saturday, winning a second term. Lopez won 68 percent of nearly 1,500 ballots cast according to preliminary results published by the Hidalgo County Elections Department. City Councilman Ramiro Loya and City Councilman Jose Roel “J.R.” Flores — who ran with Lopez as “Peñ1tas”…
Read MorePublic law school for Rio Grande Valley authorized by Texas House of Representatives
A major milestone for higher education in deep South Texas took place on Monday, May 1, 2019, when the House of Representatives approved House Bill 103, whose author is Rep. Armando “Mando” Martínez, D-Weslaco, that calls for the establishment of a public law school in the Rio Grande Valley. HB 103, which also features Rep.…
Read MoreJudge sentences former McAllen police investigator to probation for lying to federal agents
A judge sentenced a former McAllen police investigator to probation Tuesday for making a false statement to federal agents. U.S. District Judge Randy Crane sentenced former McAllen police Inv. Ricardo Ruiz Jr., 42, of Mission to six months probation. “I accept full responsibility,” Ruiz said, adding that he wouldn’t make a similar mistake again. Ruiz…
Read MoreHidalgo County Sheriff’s Office deputy fired for shoplifting
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office fired a deputy last month for stealing baby food from Walmart. A security guard caught Deputy Ivan Tapia, 26, of McAllen shoplifting at Walmart on April 14, according to an affidavit filed with the Edinburg Police Department. Tapia wasn’t on duty or wearing his uniform when the incident occurred. The…
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