Jury sentences former Palmview Police Department dispatcher to 15 years in prison
A jury convicted a former Palmview Police Department dispatcher of manslaughter last week but acquitted him on a more serious felony murder charge. On Nov. 16, the jury convicted Jacobo Daniel Rivera, 24, of Palmview — a former police dispatcher and volunteer firefighter — on charges of manslaughter and evading arrest or detention causing death,…
Read MoreAfter two tumultuous years, interim Palmview city manager reflects on changes
Interim City Manager Leo Olivares will leave Palmview City Hall in January after 20 months on the job. The Palmview City Council hired Hidalgo County Economic Development Director Michael Leo on Tuesday. He will start Jan. 1. “My intention was never to stay here long-term,” Olivares said, adding that he originally planned to stay six…
Read MoreSharyland falls short 35-42 in double-overtime
Sharyland’s season started with overtime and it ended in overtime as the Rattlers fell short 35-42 to the Brenham Cubs in double-overtime today at Cabinass Stadium in Corpus Christi. Tied at 28, the Rattlers started overtime with the ball first and took two plays to find the end zone as quarterback Edgar Longoria found slot…
Read MoreMission Veterans rolling into Area; Patriots drop program playoff record 69 points in first round
Playoff runs, setting program records and practicing during Thanksgiving–it’s just what Mission Veterans does. The Patriots have been crowned bi-district champions for the 5th consecutive year after a 69-21 beatdown of the Victoria East Titans last Friday night at Tom Landry Stadium, adding another gold ball to sit next to their District 16-5A Division I…
Read MoreCity of Mission and Mission Crime Stoppers distribute Thanksgiving meals
The city and Mission Crime Stoppers gathered outside of the Parks and Recreation building last Friday morning, offering full Thanksgiving meals including turkey, bread, canned vegetables, potatoes and pasta to families in need. The efforts were paid for by several community business sponsors, and cars lined up around the corner waiting to be served. Mayor…
Read MoreQuestions surface about whether or not Palmview mayor was properly elected
Palmview pressed forward with a swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Rick Villarreal on Tuesday, setting aside concerns about whether or not a procedural error tainted the November election. Ricardo “Rick” Villarreal, 48, of Palmview — an assistant superintendent at the La Joya Independent School District who served two terms on the City Council — filed for…
Read MoreNovember 16, 2018 – SISD Notice of Public Hearing
Sharyland Independent School DistrictDistrict of InnovationPublic hearing Notice The Board of Trustees of the Sharyland Independent School District, SISD will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 26, 2018, in the Sharyland High School Auditorium, 1216 N. Shary Rd. Mission, TX. As required by the Texas Education Agency, for Sec. 12A.002. PUBLIC…
Read MorePalmview K-9 escapes from handler, kills another dog
A Palmview Police Department K-9 slipped away from his handler and killed another dog. The K-9 — a male Belgian Malinois named Ringo — slipped away from police Officer Gerardo Guerrero’s home Saturday, Nov. 10 in Mission. Ringo dug a hole under a fence, jumped another fence and killed a small dog, said interim Palmview…
Read MorePeñitas launches second EMS ambulance
In response to a need to improve their response time to residents on the city’s south side, the city of Peñitas announced they now have a second 24-hour EMS ambulance. Housed in the city’s volunteer fire station, the vehicle is a sign of growth in the city’s relationship with Hidalgo County EMS, the Pharr-based company…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office raids game room in La Joya, arrests 3 people
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office raided a game room earlier this month in La Joya. At about 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 8, investigators executed a search warrant at 100 Second Street in La Joya — a commercial plaza near the intersection with Leo Avenue. With support from the Hidalgo County Fire Marshal’s Office and the…
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