DEATH NOTICE – Anselmo Flores
MISSION – Anselmo Flores, 64, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Mission Regional Medical Center.
Read MoreDEATH NOTICE – Eufemia Cabrera
ALTON – Eufemia Cabrera, 77, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg.
Read MoreOBIT – Brad Wood
BRAZORIA/MISSION – William Bradford “Brad” Wood was born in McAllen on Valentine’s Day 1950 to Myrtle Bess Rome and William Ellis “Bill” Wood of Mission. His beautiful blue eyes with that mischievous twinkle opened in Heaven on April 28, 2018, while sleeping peacefully in the arms of his soulmate and wife of 36 years, Leeda,…
Read MoreOBIT – Maria Barrera
MISSION – Maria O. Barrera, 91, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at her home in Mission. Mrs. Barrera was born in Ciudad Mier, Tamps., Mexico on April 3, 1927, and was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include her children, Manuel Barrera, Rene Barrera, Graciela Barrera and Anna Olivarez; siblings, Julian Salinas,…
Read MoreOBIT – Betty Abbenante
MISSION – Betty Abbenante, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. A native of Ohio, Mrs. Abbenante spent most of her adult life in Mission. She was active in the Catholic Church community. Survivors include her children, Jeanne Keck , Josie Abbenante, Kathy Howell, Mary Avenanti, Anne Lawhon, Frank Abbenante, Susan Abbenante, Grace Rivers,…
Read MoreNew meters could mean higher water bills for Agua SUD customers
This article originally apperead in the Friday, June 1, 2018 edition of the Progress Times When the Agua Special Utility District starts installing new water meters next month, some customers may start paying higher bills. New meters will allow the utility district to collect another $658,000 from customers who don’t currently receive accurate bills, according…
Read MoreSullivan City splash pad offers relief from summer heat
This article originally appeared in the Friday, June 1,2018 issue of the Progress Times Sullivan City welcomed summer with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new splash pad at Memorial Park on Tuesday. Construction on the splash pad — a water playground for children — started last year. Sullivan City had “engineering problems left and right,”…
Read MoreAlton Memorial Jr. High holds 15th annual send off
This article originally appeared in the Friday, June 1, 2018 edition of the Progress Times Ending the school year by hugging and waving goodbye to their teachers, former eighth grade students at Alton Memorial Junior High School are heading for the next chapter in their lives. Teachers and administrators from the junior high lined up…
Read MoreSullivan City commissioner could be removed for missing meetings
This article originally appeared in the Friday, June 1, 2018 issue of the Progress Times Just a year after Gabriel Salinas joined the Sullivan City Commission, his political career is suddenly in jeopardy. Salinas skipped City Commission meetings in January, February and March while studying for an engineering exam — and ran afoul of the…
Read MoreCity of Mission commits to participate in TxDOT construction project of Taylor Road
This article originally appeared in the June 1 edition of the Progress Times At this week’s council meeting, the city approved Resolution #1551 establishing a commitment to participate in the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) construction project that will expand Taylor Road from Business 83 to I-2 (US 83). This resolution also authorized the mayor…
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