Mission fires policewoman who sent information to ‘anonymous’ Facebook page
On May 5, when voters went to the polls in Mission, a policewoman contacted the Anonymous RGV page on Facebook. “Hi … I wanna be kept anonymous, but I’ve got some very important information that someone SHOULD look into … from Mission,” wrote police Officer Veronica Cedillo. Cedillo sent the message to Anonymous RGV, a…
Read MoreCity of Mission Parks & Recreation: Mayberry Pool
Hello and Welcome back to Week 3 of our journey thru some of Mission’s Park sites as we continue to provide you information of our park venues and encouraging reasons to come on out and gather in some exercise, fresh air and your daily dose of Vitamin D! A quick re-cap of the past 2…
Read MoreEF of MCISD gives opportunities to students and employees
The Education Foundation of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District has a goal to enhance and benefit the education and educational opportunities for both students and employees. Recently, the EF held a Spazmatics concert at the Mission Event Center in order to fundraise and prepare for the upcoming school year. Through the non-profit organization, MCISD…
Read MoreConcern about cooperating with ICE leaves La Joya grant application in limbo
When the La Joya City Commission met Tuesday afternoon, perhaps the most difficult decision of the day had already been made. The meeting agenda didn’t include any mention of Operation Border Star, a state program that pays the La Joya Police Department for border security work. La Joya applied for $108,000 through the program, according…
Read MoreAttorney General’s Office investigating voter fraud complaint in Agua SUD election
The Texas Attorney General’s Office is investigating a complaint about illegal voting during the Agua Special Utility District election. Eric Sanchez — a Mission businessman who ran against utility board Director Cesar Rodriguez Jr. — filed the complaint in April. Rodriguez’s relatives voted using his address, according to Hidalgo County Elections Department records. Sanchez filed…
Read MoreJuly 13, 2018 – Citation by Publication – Pablo Lopez
THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do (does)not file a written answer with the clerk who issued to this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance…
Read MoreOBIT – Homer Scott
MISSION – Homer Harrison Scott, 77, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Mr. Scott was born to LaNell Brown Scott and Bill Scott and raised in Mission. He attended Texas Christian University and Pan American. He was stationed in Alaska during his service in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated Irrigation Construction and…
Read MoreOBITS – Otto Kluck
MISSION – Otto “Red” Kluck passed away on July 6, 2018, at his home in Mission. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Kluck of Mission, and children, Kraig Kluck of Edinburg and Shelley Kluck of Corpus Christi.Following cremation, at a later date his ashes will be interred at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco. His family requested memorials…
Read MoreOBIT – Maria Gasca
MISSION – Maria De Jesus “Chuyita” Gasca, 88, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mrs. Gasca was born on April 18, 1930, in Kenedy to Genaro and Epifania (Hernandez) Garcia. She was a long-time Mission resident and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church of Mission. Survivors include…
Read MoreDEATH NOTICE – Maria Wong
MISSION – Maria A. Wong, 51, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018, at McAllen Heart Hospital.
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