DEATH NOTICE – Hector Guerra
MISSION – Hector Guerra, 67, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Vitas Hospice in San Antonio.
Read MoreDEATH NOTICE – Teresa Gonzalez
PEÑITAS – Teresa Ann (Flores) Gonzalez, 49, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.
Read MoreDEATH NOTICE – Jose Aguirre
PALMVIEW – Jose Froylan Aguirre, 61, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.
Read MoreOBIT – Juan Celestino
MISSION – Juan Arturo Celestino, 48, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Mr. Celestino was born to Arturo and Delia Celestino. He lived most of his early years in Santa Rosa and then moved to Mission. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Yesenia Celestino; children, Sicily Camacho and Guilliano Celestino; siblings, Jose Celestino,…
Read MoreOBIT – Elisa Alaniz
MISSION – Elisa N. Alaniz, 101, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Alaniz was born on Dec. 2, 1916, to Emilio Navarro and Manuela Molano in Edinburg. Survivors include her children, David Alaniz, Maria Davis, Rolando Alaniz and Heron Alaniz; brother, Raymond Navarro; and one grandchild. She was…
Read MoreDrug cartel scout sentenced to five years in federal prison
This article originally appeared in the Friday, May 25 edition of the Progress Times A federal judge sentenced a former drug cartel scout to five years in prison last week. U.S. District Judge Randy Crane sentenced Jose Soto, 29, a Mexican citizen who lived in San Antonio, to 63 months in federal prison during a…
Read MorePAC created by Team L1berty spent $69,000 without filing campaign finance reports
The dominant political party in western Hidalgo County spent nearly $69,000 last year without filing a single campaign finance report. Team L1berty created a political action committee called the “Liberty Executive Committee,” which spent thousands supporting candidates in Sullivan City and La Joya. The Liberty Executive Committee, though, didn’t file any campaign finance reports last…
Read MoreSuccessful season puts standouts in spotlight at All-Valley Awards
As the nominations for the 2018 All-Valley Sports Awards Banquet are unveiled, several athletes from Big 7 teams are being recognized Valley-wide for their success on the field, court, and track over the past year. The 2018 All-Valley Sports Awards Banquet, hosted by RGVSports.com and AIM Media Texas in conjunction with the RGV Sports Hall…
Read MoreSecretary of State’s Office finds no major problems with Agua SUD election
The Texas Secretary of State’s Office didn’t observe any shenanigans during the Agua Special Utility District election on May 5, according to a report released last week. Concerned about the potential for “inappropriate and unlawful activities,” state Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa asked the Secretary of State’s Office monitor the polls. The Secretary of State’s Office…
Read MoreMay 25, 2018 – Constable’s Sale
CONSTABLE’S SALEThe State of TexasCounty of Hidalgo Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale For Delinquent Taxes issued out of the HONORABLE 430th District Court HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS, on the 20th of April, 2018, for the sum of $10,216.39 with interest thereon at the rate of 11.9% per annum…
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