October 5, 2018 – Statement of Ownership
Statement of OwnershipUnited States Postal ServiceStatement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation(All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications)(1.) Publication Title: PROGRESS TIMES(2.) Publication No: 971-420(3.) Filing Date: September 28, 2018(4.) Issue Frequency: Weekly(5.) No. of Issues Published Annually: 51(6.) Annual Subscription Price: $20(7.) Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 1217 N. Conway, Mission, TX 78572-4112…
Read MorePalmhurst aims to pass Crime Control Prevention District in upcoming election
After ten years, the Crime Control Prevention District is up for a vote in the City of Palmhurst. The decision made by Palmhurst residents could mean a difference of about $600,000 in the police department budget. With an annual budget of approximately $1.4 million, it would account for over 40 percent of what they have…
Read MoreGame of the Week: Eagles eyeing bounce back against Bulldogs
Mission High can go blow-for-blow with any team in the Valley. Win or lose, when lined up across the Eagles, opponents know they’re in for a 48-minute fight. The Eagles proved it in their Week 1 24-12 takedown of the Mission Veterans Memorial Patriots in the Battle of Conway. If that didn’t make you a…
Read MoreAnnual citizens awards to be presented tonight
Two longtime Mission residents will be recognized for their contributions to the city tonight. As part of the 2018 Annual Banquet & Chamber Choice Awards, hosted by the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce and the Progress Times, Brad Bentsen and Maxilou Link will be honored as Mr. Mission and First Lady of Mission, respectively. Both…
Read MoreMission says goodbye to Salomon “Sol” Marroquin – the gentleman public servant
The Mission community recently said goodbye to a man that represented decency and goodness. A man who was determined to break barriers and did so with grace and honor. Sol Marroquin was born on January 23, 1931, in San Antonio, Texas and lived in Seguin until his family moved to Mission in 1939. He graduated…
Read MoreMission hears presentation about Proposition A from Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
Because of the flooding throughout Hidalgo County in June this year, the drainage district hopes to begin countywide projects that require funding immediately. The City of Mission held a workshop on Monday to listen to a presentation by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 about the proposed issuance of bonds for drainage improvements as reflected…
Read MoreAttorneys for former Mayor Salinas rest their case in Mission election trial
After eight days of explosive testimony in the Mission election trial, attorneys for former Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas called their final witnesses on Thursday. They called two sisters, who accused a politiquera of harassing their family. They called a process server, who accused two members of Mayor Armando “Doc” O’caña’s campaign of dodging subpoenas. And…
Read MoreDEATH NOTICE – Elva Villarreal
MISSION – Elva M. Villarreal, 68, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at Mission Regional Medical Center.
Read MoreDEATH NOTICE – Carmen Solis
MISSION – Carmen F. Solis, 93, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg.
Read MoreDEATH NOTICE – Ernestina Navarro
MISSION – Ernestina “Tina” Navarro, 64, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at Doctor’s Hospital in Edinburg.
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