OBITUARY – Jose Escobar
PALMVIEW – Jose Luis Escobar, 63, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission. Mr. Escobar was born in Roma on Oct. 30, 1955, to Hilda and Jose Angel Escobar. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Elia Escobar; children, Jeanette Villarreal, Jose Escobar Jr. and Christina Gonzalez; siblings, Elvia Alvarez,…
Read MoreOBITUARY – Fredrick Engle
MISSION – Fredrick Engle, 72, passed away on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Engle; his children Nancy Engle, Robert Smith, Sheryl Serrano; sister, Lori Gideon; and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arch and Daisy Engle, and…
Read MoreOBITUARY – Dr. Rodolfo Canales
MISSION – Rodolfo “Rudy” Canales, D.D.S., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2018, at Doctor’s Hospital in Edinburg. Dr. Canales was born on July 12, 1931, in Falfurrias, attended Falfurrias High School and joined the Air Force in June, 1949, and served as a radio operator with the 86th Fighter Bomber Group in Munich, Germany.…
Read MoreOBITUARY – Maria Barrera
MISSION – Maria Guadalupe “Lupita” Barrera, 77, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. She was employed for over 40 years at the dental office of Dr. Rodolfo Canales. Survivors include her siblings, Alma Alaniz, Bill Barrera and Nora Barrera. She was preceded in her death by her siblings, Emma…
Read MoreAfter unsuccessful campaign for utility board, businessman will join Sullivan City Commission
Businessman Julian Peña will join the Sullivan City Commission in May Peña — a 34-year-old construction contractor who mounted an unsuccessful campaign for the Agua Special Utility District board last year — will replace City Commissioner Daniel Flores, who didn’t run for re-election. “In order to understand Sullivan, you have to live here,” Peña said.…
Read MoreMission EDC names Ruby Red Ventures winner
Miriam Villaseñor wants to make her organic salsas available to the public. During this week’s regular meeting at the Mission Economic Development Corporation, Villaseñor was named the only winner of this round of Ruby Red Ventures, a program that has been ongoing at the EDC for seven years. The Ruby Red Ventures program allows local…
Read MoreTreasury Department recommends reinstating Palmview asset forfeiture program
The U.S. Treasury Department recently recommended that Palmview resume participation in a federal asset forfeiture program — a year after an audit revealed administrators spent the money on Christmas parties, gift cards and travel. Palmview reported problems with the asset forfeiture program last year after conducting an audit. The U.S. Department of Justice directed Palmview…
Read MoreUTRGV debuts documentary during FESTIBA pre-event
A lesser-known part of American Civil War history in the RGV was brought to light this week at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. During an event leading up to the annual Festival of International Books & Arts (FESTIBA), a locally produced documentary film entitled “Just a Ferry Ride to Freedom,” focusing on the…
Read MoreRound one of playoff basketball in the books for Big 7 as Sharyland Pioneer powers through Pace
At the start of district play, the Sharyland Pioneer Diamondbacks felt the sky was their limit. Head Coach Rene Gonzalez knew his team had the potential, but it was up to them if they wanted to reach that level. Fast-forward two months and 15 games later and the Diamondbacks are now raising their second trophy…
Read MoreBig 7 wrestlers state bound
Seven boys and seven girls from the seven Mission, Sharyland and La Joya high schools, the Big 7, have qualified for the University Interscholastic League’s (UIL’s) State Wrestling Championship meet which is being held today and tomorrow at the Berry Center in Cypress, Texas. With six wrestlers qualified for state, Sharyland Pioneer leads the way…
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