New chief, new look for Alton Police Department
The Alton Police Department welcomed a new chief last month — and a new look. Chief Jonathan B. Flores purchased new decals for police cars, replacing the black-on-black stealth design with a bright blue stripe and the word “police” in big letters. While the old design worked well for undercover operations and some types of…
Read MoreCity of Mission opposes census question
At the Mission City Council meeting this week Resolution 1544 was passed, opposing the question of citizenship in the 2020 Census. According to the Pew Research Center, the U.S. Census Bureau will be asking those living in the United States whether or not they are citizens at the request of the Justice Department. This will…
Read MoreLJISD hears proposals for potential new clinic for employees
La Joya is taking steps toward the possibility of building a new clinic for employees. The item was brought up for discussion during the La Joya Independent School District board meeting this week. It was presented by Alfredo Vela, the Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Finance. LJISD would be working with Doctors Hospital at Renaissance…
Read MoreThree Big 7 softball teams claim titles
Last year five of the seven Mission, Sharyland and La Joya schools’ softball teams, the Big 7, extended their seasons into the post season. With only three of the seven qualifying for the state playoffs this year, the Big 7 may not have the quantity of teams in the playoffs, but it certainly has the…
Read MorePioneer boys, Mission Veterans and Palmview girls bring home area championships
District. Area. Regionals. State. With each passing meet, the competition gets tougher. Three Big 7 programs proved to be the toughest in their area as the Pioneer boys, Mission Veterans and Palmview girls track teams were crowned Area Champions on April 19 and 20. It was a clean sweep in the UIL 5A Area 31/32…
Read MoreLJISD holds 360 Active Shooter Courses for teachers and security
Aiming to prepare teachers and security guards in the event that an active shooter enters a school, La Joya Independent School District held trainings with First Shield Tactical. On Friday, April 20, LJISD held different active shooter training courses for 150 teachers and unarmed security guards employed in the school district. The goal of these…
Read MorePalmview fires police chief after settlement negotiations sputter
The Palmview City Council abruptly fired police Chief Chris Barrera on Monday after settlement negotiations sputtered and new allegations emerged against him. What, exactly, emerged Monday remains a mystery. The City Council held a closed-door meeting for roughly 25 minutes Monday night. When they emerged from executive session, Interim City Manager Leo Olivares and City…
Read MoreCity of Mission holds round-up celebrating April
Celebrating several events, official dates and what the city has to offer in April, residents gathered outside the city hall for Mission’s first Round Up. Last Sat., April 21, the City of Mission held a Round Up in honor of some of the major celebration days in April. The event commemorated Earth Day, Arbor Day,…
Read MoreVoter registrations raise questions in Agua SUD race
With support from just six voters, Cesar Rodriguez Jr. won a seat on the Agua Special Utility District board in May 2014. Four years later, Rodriguez is running for re-election with a not-so-secret weapon: five relatives who registered to vote using his address. Rodriguez and his wife, Ariana Trevino, own a house on West 30th…
Read MoreApril 27, 2018 – Citation by Publication – Hermalinda Martinez
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…
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