Palmview’s Rivas brings home state gold
The best-of-the-best boys’ powerlifters from across the state of Texas met at the Taylor County Expo in Abilene last month to compete in the Texas High School Powerlifting Association’s state meet. Of the 262 athletes that competed, only 11 earned gold medals and one of those highly coveted medals was earned by Juan Rivas of…
Read MoreLady Huskies just keep on winning
Going into this soccer season the Juarez-Lincoln Lady Huskies had several goals in mind. One of those goals was to make the playoffs. Another was to win a bi-district championship. While making the playoffs would be nothing new to Coach Rick Garza’s squad, winning a bi-district championship would. That is because each and every time…
Read MoreMayor “Rigo” Lopez seeks second term in office
After being elected to office in 2015, Penitas Mayor Rodrigo “Rigo” lopez announced he is running for a second term as mayor. “I believe that under our leadership, the City of Peñitas has grown tremendously compared to just a few years ago,” stated Lopez. “We have invested into our community and are working on many…
Read MoreMarcos Ochoa seeks return to mayoral seat in Peñitas
Marcos Ochoa seeks return to mayoral seat in Peñitas Marcos L. Ochoa, born and raised in Peñitas, is now a candidate for Mayor of this once-thriving community. Marcos is a 1973 graduate of La Joya ISD. In 1998 he was elected for City Council and served for 10 years. During his tenure he and the…
Read MoreLocal educator running for Peñitas City Council
As a graduate from University of Texas Pan-American (now UTRGV), Osiel Ramos is a current elementary teacher at John F. Kennedy Elementary School, located here in Peñitas. In his 16 years as an educator, Mr. Ramos has served as a role model, a parent, shoulder to cry on and counselor.He’s served as a member of…
Read MoreFormer Peñitas employee running for office
Esmeralda “Esmer” Medina, has lived in Peñitas all her life. She is the mother of three wonderful children and the wife of Pastor Gabriel Medina for 24 years. Medina is currently the Assistant Director of their Church Ministry where she is continuously involved in serving her local community through numerous charity events and fundraisers. Esmer…
Read MoreHidalgo County mumps outbreak may have link to Mission gym
An outbreak of the mumps in Hidalgo County may be linked to a Mission gym. Mission called an emergency City Council meeting Thursday to address the situation. “A public health concern has recently been discovered by UTRGV. Although there has been discussion that this outbreak may have originated within our city limits, it is crucial…
Read MoreDeath Notices
Avelina EspinozaMISSION – Avelina Espinoza, 46, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Ruth GonzalezMISSION – Ruth Gonzalez, 55, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at her home in Mission. Florence LandesMISSION – Florence Landes, 94, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Juanita…
Read MoreOBITUARY – Jesusa Ramirez
MISSION – Jesusa M. Ramirez, 89, passed on Monday, March 25, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Ramirez was born on Nov. 2, 1929, in Los Ramones, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. She moved to the Rio Grande Valley as a child and married Leonel Ramirez Sr. on May 14, 1946. They had seven children whom she raised…
Read MoreOBITUARY – Salvador Peña Jr.
EDINBURG/MISSION – Salvador “Chavalo” Peña Jr., 72, went home to our Lord Monday, March 25, 2019, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Pena was born on Feb. 13, 1947, in Mission. Survivors include his sisters, Librada Garza, Hortencia Ramirez and Nilda Segura, all of Edinburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador Sr.…
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