Texas Rangers arrest suspected smuggler and scout after fatal crash near La Joya
Investigators believe they’ve arrested the smuggler and the scout responsible for a deadly car crash near La Joya last week. The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested Jesus Eduardo Estrada, 18, of Peñitas, who is accused of driving the Ford Expedition that caused the crash, and Humberto Garcia, 25, of Peñitas, who is accused of…
Read MoreMCISD board to vote on District of Innovation plan on Wednesday
Teachers from all over the Mission Consolidated Independent School District gathered at Bryan Elementary School to hear more details about the proposed District of Innovation Plan. The District Education Improvement Council (DEIC) was appointed to develop the Local Innovation Plan for MCISD. It is comprised of 32 teachers, principals, assistant principals, counselors, librarians and central…
Read MoreFrom WWII bomber pilot to author, Jack Van Norman shares life story in autobiography
This article was originally published in the Friday, March 8 edition of the Life styles of the Rio Grande Valley, a supplement of the Progress Times. Although his days as a World War II bomber pilot may be over, Jack Van Norman, a Winter Texan at Alamo Recreational Vehicle Park, re-lived his days as he…
Read More25 years and counting for Coach Rod
This article originally appeared in the Friday, March 15, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. If there’s one name that is synonymous with La Joya Lady Coyotes’ softball, that name is Coach Charlie Rodriguez. That’s because Rodriguez, or Coach Rod as he is known to his assistant coaches and players, is the only coach the…
Read MoreAgua SUD: Contractors will not receive additional time for Palmview sewer project
This article originally appeared in the Friday, March 15, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. Contractors approached the Agua Special Utility District last week with a familiar request. Problems with groundwater, which started last summer, had delayed the Palmview sewer project — again. The contractors, L&G Construction and OG Construction, asked for additional time to…
Read MoreMission adopts pool of architectural firms for on-call services
This article originally appeared in the Friday, March 15, 2019 issue of the Progress Times. During this week’s city council meeting, a group of architectural firms was adopted by Mission for project specific on-call services. 12 proposals to be part of this pool were received by the city prior to the meeting, and following a…
Read MoreUTRGV Women’s Basketball to Compete in Women’s Basketball Invitational
EDINBURG – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday that the women’s basketball team has accepted an invitation to take part in the 10th annual Women’s Basketball Invitational (WBI), marking the fourth postseason appearance in program history, starting with a road game against the University of North…
Read MoreUTRGV Women’s Golf in 10th After First Day at HBU Husky Invitational
SUGAR LAND – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) women’s golf team sits in 10th place after the first day of the HBU Husky Invitational on Monday at Riverbend Country Club. UTRGV posted a first round 317 before carding a 328 in the second round for a two-round total of 645. They sit…
Read MoreAttorney says government may attempt to build road through La Lomita Chapel property
The federal government may take another crack at La Lomita Chapel. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, attempted to protect La Lomita from the border wall last month. With just a few sentences buried in the federal budget, Cuellar prohibited the government from building “pedestrian fencing” within La Lomita historical park. Assistant U.S. Attorney John A.…
Read MoreAfter testifying against former La Joya police chief, informant sentenced to time served
A federal judge sentenced the informant who testified against former La Joya police Chief Geovani Hernandez to time served Friday, punishing him for theft of government funds. U.S. District Judge Ricardo Hinojosa sentenced Hector Obed Saucedo-Rodriguez — the informant who spent three days on the witness stand last week, testifying about how Hernandez accepted cash…
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