OBIT – Noe Diaz
MISSION – Noe “Chacho” Flores Diaz, 62, passed away on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in McAllen. Mr. Diaz was born on June 20, 1956, in Mexico to Noe Flores Rodriguez and Alicia Diaz Chapa. He was a resident of Mission for the past 15 years and lived in Valadeces, Mexico, and Diaz Ordaz, Mexico, prior…
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LA JOYA – Victoria Casanova, 73, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, at her home in La Joya.Ms. Casanova was born on July 18, 1945, in Mission, to Ramon and Julia Casanova. Survivors include her siblings, Gilberto Casanova Sr., Reynaldo Casanova Sr., Maria Hilda Rosales, Ramon Casanova Jr., Antonio Casanova Sr., Arturo Casanova Sr.,…
Read MoreOBIT – Elias Bazan Jr.
MISSION – Elias Bazan Jr., 75, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Mr. Bazan was born in Mission on Oct. 30, 1943, to the late Elias Bazan Sr. and Estela Laurel Bazan. He was a Mission High graduate and served in the U.S. National Guard. A businessman, he was founder and owner of Taco…
Read MoreMission firefighters may see wage increase after next city council meeting
After several meetings and discussions on the issue, it looks like firefighters in the city of Mission may be seeing some raises soon. The city council met for a workshop last Monday, and still did not have a consensus as to what would be done about potentially raising the wages of Mission firefighters. A collaborative…
Read MoreProject SHINE offers free healthcare to RGV residents in Mission
Continuing their efforts of providing basic health care screenings for people in the Rio Grande Valley, students have brought Project SHINE to Mission for the second time in 12 years. Project SHINE (Service & Help through Interprofessional Networking Experience), run by pharmacy students, was present at the Mission Parks and Recreation Center last Saturday from…
Read MoreAgua SUD finance director leaves for Edinburg City Hall
A top-level administrator resigned from the Agua Special Utility District last week, becoming the second senior manager to leave since September. Finance Director Dagoberto Soto Jr. resigned from the utility district Nov. 2 and accepted a job with the city of Edinburg. “He’ll be sorely missed,” said General Manager Jose E. “Eddie” Saenz. Soto managed…
Read MoreLa Joya Housing Authority may be under federal scrutiny — again
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General may be scrutinizing the La Joya Housing Authority — again. HUD Office of Inspector General Special Agent Walter Zapata visited the housing authority headquarters on Oct. 24, according to a person familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. “We…
Read MorePalmview Lobos earn playoff spot
The Palmview Lobos defeated the Brownsville Veterans Memorial Chargers Friday night by a score of 28-10 to close out their regular season and clinch a playoff spot for the first time since the 2016 season. The Lobos jumped out to an early 14-0 lead with first quarter touchdown runs by sophomore running back Carlos Pena…
Read MoreMission High locks up first playoff berth since 2012
Mission complete. For the first time since 2012, the Mission High Eagles are back in the playoffs after picking up a 21-14 win over the La Joya Coyotes in their regular season finale Friday night at Tom Landry Stadium. “I couldn’t be more proud of these kids,” said Mission Head Coach Koy Detmer after the…
Read MoreNovember 9, 2018 – Ramon Garcia
NOTICE OF MEETING REGARDING“HAYES-SAMMONS SETTLEMENT” RE: Cause No.: C-4885-99-F; Alicia Acevedo, et. al. vs. Union Pacific Railroad Company, et.al., situated in the 332nd Judicial District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, Honorable Judge Mario Ramirez, Presiding. TO ALL CLAIMANTS THAT HAVE NOT SIGNED THEIR RELEASE PACKETS IN THE “HAYES-SAMMONS” CASE. Please be advised that there will…
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