Although it was recommended for approval by the planning and zoning committee, mixed messages were given regarding the construction of a telephone pole made with APC Towers. City council tabled the installation of a 100-foot monopole wireless communications facility with T-Mobile at this week’s council meeting. If reviewed again and approved, the pole would be…

After five years since it was approved, the city of La Joya is moving forward with their first Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone and appointed five people to serve on its board of directors. At their Tuesday, Oct. 9 city council meeting, the city council appointed their own members-Mayor Jose “Fito” Salinas, Mary Salinas, Victor Acosta…

Hoping to give the community a behind-the-scenes look at the dedication and work of a principal, MCISD recently invited several figures in the Mission, Alton and Palmhurst communities to shadow each of their principals for half a day. The Mission Consolidated Independent School District has made “Principal for a Day” a tradition for about 15…

MCISD decided to give an extra reward to their Texas Teacher of the Year at a board meeting held this week. The Mission Consolidated Independent School District recognized Rhonda Peña, the newly awarded Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year on Wednesday. After taking a picture with the board of trustees and superintendent, Craig Verley, the…

Faced with an internal investigation, a well-respected manager abruptly resigned from the Agua Special Utility District last month — and accepted a job with the city of Palmview. The utility district suspended Billing Manager Rodolfo Flores III on Sept. 6 amid an “investigation due to continued unsatisfactory supervision performance in the Billing Department,” according to…

Nearly four months after the Mission Police Department fired her for spreading a rumor about former Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas, a policewoman won her appeal today. Officer Veronica Cedillo sent a private Facebook message claiming that Salinas was “wasted/drunk” when he crashed a truck. Chief Robert Dominguez fired her on June 18. After reviewing the…