The city of Mission has contributed a significant amount to MCISD’s subscription to an online learning tool for students. During this week’s board meeting, Dr. Carol Perez, the Superintendent for the Mission Consolidated Independent School District, announced the city’s contribution to the district’s subscription to myON. The city has given $57,311.32 to MCISD for this…

After months of acrimony, Palmview and the Agua Special Utility District may finally bury the hatchet. Palmview Mayor Pro Tem Joel Garcia and utility board Director Esequiel “Zeke” Ortiz Jr., who represents Palmview residents, met Tuesday morning for breakfast. “The line of communication is open,” Garcia said. “So we’re trying to work things out for…

MISSION, TEXAS – In 1917, Woodrow Wilson was the U.S. president, the United States had just entered World War I and Esperanza Barrera Vasquez was born on December 12, marking her grand entrance into the world. Born 101 years ago, Esperanza, a lifelong resident of Mission, Texas, is one of over 70,000 centenarians living in…

The city of Edinburg demoted police Chief David White last month, blaming him for public safety rankings published by popular websites. City Manager Juan Guerra demoted White to lieutenant on Nov. 9 — and slashed his salary by nearly $40,000 — after reviewing employee survey results and unscientific public safety rankings. “He didn’t do anything…

This article was updated Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. At the request of Mayor Rick Villarreal, a judge signed a temporary restraining order against the city of Palmview on Friday — blocking the City Council from calling a new mayoral election. Villarreal filed the lawsuit against Palmview on Dec. 14, claiming he would suffer…