The streak is over; Eagles outlast Patriots in Battle of Conway
The streak? Over. For the the first time in five seasons, the Mission Eagles are going home as winners of the Battle of Conway as they upset the Mission Veterans Memorial Patriots 24-12 at Tom Landry Stadium Friday night. “It feels really good to end the streak and bring that helmet back to Mission High,”…
Read MoreLa Joya Coyotes triumph over Palmview Lobos
Today’s matchup between the La Joya Coyotes and Palmview High School Lobos began with the Coyotes winning the toss and the Lobos receiving the kick off. #21, Carlos Pena, of PHS received the kick off and ran the ball a few yards for the return and a couple plays later ran the ball for a…
Read MoreSunset Advisory Commission rejects recommendation to close driver’s license offices
The state Sunset Advisory Commission on Wednesday panned a proposal to close nearly 90 driver’s license offices across Texas — including the office on Breyfogle Road near Mission. Lawmakers who represent western Hidalgo County opposed the plan, which would reduce the number of locations available to serve their constituents. “I don’t think it’s a good…
Read MoreDespite concerns about discovery, Mission election lawsuit remains scheduled for trial in September
Despite concerns about discovery and dueling motions to disqualify attorneys, the Mission election lawsuit remains scheduled for trial in September. Former Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas filed the lawsuit against his successor, Mayor Armando “Doc” O’caña, last month. The lawsuit claims bribery, mail-in ballot fraud and illegal voting marred the June 9 election, when O’caña narrowly…
Read More2018 brings big changes for Lobos
Every two years the University Interscholastic League (UIL) takes on the task of reclassifying and realigning the conferences and districts high schools across the state of Texas are members of. Schools are assigned to conferences, ranging from 1A to 6A based on student enrollment numbers, and to districts within those conferences, which are for the…
Read MoreAugust 31, 2018 – City of Granjeno Taxing Notice
Small Taxing Unit Notice The City of Granjeno will hold a meeting at 7:00 PM on September 11, 2018 at Granjeno City Hall, 6603 S. FM 494, Granjeno, TX 78572 to consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2018. The proposed tax rate is $0.4607 per $100 of value. The proposed tax rate…
Read MoreAugust 31, 2018 – City of Mission P&Z Sept. 24 Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on September 24, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: Being a 0.16 acre tract of land, more or less, out of Lot 42, Bell-Wood CO’s Subdivision “C”…
Read MoreAugust 31, 2018 – City of Mission P&Z Sept 10 Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on September 10, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Discussion and Action to Amend the Drainage Section of the City of Mission Standards Manual Adopted by Ordinance 1409If…
Read MoreAugust 31, 2018 – City of Mission P&Z Sept. 12 Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on September 12, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: Being a 0.16 acre tract of land, more or less, out of Lot 42, Bell-Wood CO’s…
Read MoreAugust 31, 2018 – City of Alton Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICECITY OF ALTON BUDGET The City of Alton will conduct a public hearing on the 11th day of September 2018, at 7:30 p.m., at Alton City Hall Commission Chambers located at 509 S Alton Blvd., Alton, Texas. The purpose of the public hearing is for the general public to be present and participate in…
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