Buckner Missions and Wells Fargo build home for family in Peñitas
For Buckner International and Wells Fargo, strengthening local families is the most effective way to strengthen the Rio Grande Valley. Currently in construction of the fourth home sponsored by the bank, Buckner and Wells Fargo held their final volunteer day for the new Garcia family home on Wednesday. The house is located in Peñitas, and…
Read MoreWith Mayor O’caña absent, Mission election trial takes a detour
A standing-room-only crowd packed the courtroom Monday morning for the Mission election trial. Fern McClaugherty — a member of the Objective Watchers of the Legal System, a Hidalgo County watchdog organization — arrived carrying a bright red cushion to make the courtroom benches bearable. Former Mission Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas walked in with his son,…
Read MorePalmview becomes first city in western Hidalgo County to post meeting packets online
As part of a push to make Palmview more transparent, the City Council plans to post meeting videos on YouTube. Palmview recorded the City Council meeting on Sept. 4 and posted the video on YouTube two days later. Perhaps more important — although far less flashy — Palmview also started posting City Council meeting packets…
Read MoreDiamondbacks pick up 43-14 win, move to 2-2 entering district
The Pioneer Diamondbacks overcame a slow start to put together a strong finish in a 43-14 win over the Brownsville Rivera Raiders at Richard Thompson Stadium on Friday night, improving to 2-2 on the year. The Pioneer offense opened with a bang as Jacob Rosales connected with Luke Padilla on a 55-yard first quarter touchdown,…
Read MoreMission receives SAFER grant for nine additional firefighters
At a special meeting held last Friday, the City of Mission accepted the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The federal grant is worth $1,022,828, and it will be utilized to hire nine new firefighters for Mission. This is the first time the city has…
Read MoreWith major development on the horizon, Sullivan City approves subdivision regulations
The Sullivan City Commission approved subdivision regulations Tuesday, part of a long-term strategy to spur development. Several developers — who own about 250 acres between them — approached the city during the past year with questions about streets, drainage and sidewalks. Mayor Leo Garcia said the questions prompted discussion about subdivision regulations. “I’m really excited,”…
Read MoreAgua SUD negotiates contract with interim general manager
Update: After this article went to press, the Agua Special Utility District released a copy of the contract. The utility board approved a two-year contract with CSJ Group, the engineering firm owned by Jose E. “Eddie” Saenz, on Sept. 19. Under the agreement, the utility district will pay $17,500 per month for Saenz to serve…
Read MoreEagles and Coyotes still perfect
Week Three of Valley high school football has come and gone and the seven teams from the Mission, Sharyland and La Joya school districts, the Big 7, have posted a combined record of 12-9 on the season. Of those twelve wins, six of them have been posted by two teams that have yet to taste…
Read MoreMission CISD teacher selected Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year
AUSTIN – The honors for Bryan Elementary School teacher, Rhonda Peña began in January when she was selected as the Bryan Elementary School Teacher of the Year. In May, Peña was honored as the Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) Elementary Teacher of the Year. In early August, she was selected as the Region One…
Read MoreAfter arrest, Palmview mayoral candidate returns to the campaign trail
Less than 24 hours after he left the Hidalgo County jail, Rick Villarreal returned to the campaign trail. A state trooper arrested Ricardo “Rick” Villarreal, 48, of Palmview — who’s running unopposed for mayor — Saturday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. After spending the night in jail, he went home on Sunday. Villarreal hit…
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