OBIT – Cobain Aguirre
MISSION/Houston – Cobain Kent Aguirre, age 3, passed away on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.Survivors include his parents, Hazel Marie Salinas and Manuel Aguirre; brother, Jose Aguirre; paternal grandparents, Jose and Ofelia Aguirre; and maternal grandparents, Jose Jr. and Lydia Cano. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from…
Read MoreDecember 7, 2018 – TABC Legal Notice
LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Beer Retail Dealer’s Off-Premise License and Late Hours Permit by Juan Carlos Hernandez dba Zacatecas Meat Market, to be located at 1716 N. La Homa Rd, Palmview, Hidalgo County, Texas. Officers of said Limited Liability Company are Juan Carlos Hernandez, owner,…
Read MoreMission Veterans set for showdown with Wagner
The Mission Veterans Patriots knew they were in for a fight heading into the regional semi-finals against Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, and after four quarters of play inside the Alamodome, the team from the Rio Grande Valley was the last one standing. The Patriots walked away with a 62-55 win over C.C. Vets to become…
Read MoreHidalgo says City Councilman Rudy Franz owes $22,000 in permit fees
Hidalgo plastered “Notice of Public Nuisance” signs on buildings owned by City Councilman Rudy Franz last week after concluding he failed to pay $22,000 in permit fees. After a review of city records, Hidalgo determined Rudy Franz and his wife, Yolanda Franz — who own National Tow and American Tow Service — failed to pay…
Read MoreLJISD Sports & Learning Complex holds first Howling Bash for Winter Texans
Hoping to foster a more unified relationship with their Winter Texan neighbors, the LJISD Sports & Learning Complex recently held their first Howling Bash last Saturday. Located at 1801 N. Western Rd. in Mission, TX, the La Joya Independent School District’s Sports & Learning Complex includes a natatorium, planetarium, tennis courts and a full golf…
Read MoreMission residents gather at annual Holiday Lights & Delights event to celebrate Christmas season
Ready for the holidays, Mission held an event that has been a tradition in the city for years. The annual Holiday Lights & Delights event, held last Friday night at Leo Peña Placita Park, drew Missionites from every corner of the city. Incorporating live musical performances, several food stands run by local vendors, artisanal craft…
Read MoreTexas Secretary of State’s Office says Palmview must hold new mayoral election
This article was updated Thursday, Dec. 6, at 3:30 p.m. Palmview must hold a new mayoral election, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s Office. Questions about the mayoral race surfaced last month, prompting Palmview City Attorney Eric Flores to request a written opinion from the secretary of state. The answer — a two-page email…
Read MoreMission Veterans moves on to 4th round after shootout victory
The Mission Veterans Memorial Patriots knew they were in for a fight heading into the regional semi-finals against Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, and after four quarters of play inside the Alamodome, the team from the Rio Grande Valley was the last one standing. The Patriots outlasted the Eagles 62-55 in a shootout where both teams…
Read MoreLJISD receives “B” in state Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas report
La Joya ISD went from an “A” to a “B” in this year’s F.I.R.S.T. report for 2017-2018. Before the La Joya Independent School District’s regularly called board of trustees meeting, the district held a public meeting to hear the state Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T) report from Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Finance…
Read MoreMission approves Affordable Housing Permit Waiver program
City council approved ordinance #4736 establishing an affordable housing permit waiver program, and also authorized a waiver of city building permit fees and water meter costs. Community Development Coordinator Jo Anne Longoria presented the item to the council, mayor and acting city manager at this week’s regular called meeting at city hall. According to her,…
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