OBIT – Alfredo Castillo
MISSION – Infant Alfredo Peña Castillo, 19 days old, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2018, at his home.
Read MoreDEATH NOTICE – Julia Bautista
MISSION – Julia Bautista, 83, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, at her home in Mission.
Read MoreOBITS – Donald Wills
MISSION – Donald Lee Wills, 80, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Waterford Gardens in Mission. Mr. Wills was born on Feb. 18, 1937, to Nellie and Orville Wills on the family farm outside of Edinburg. After graduating from high school, he had a lifelong career in the oilfield industry. Don is survived…
Read MoreOBIT – Maria Guerra
MISSION – Maria Garcia Guerra, 87, passed away on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at her home in Mission. Mrs. Guerra was born June 21, 1930, to Ignacio Garcia and Francisca Rodriguez in Mission. Survivors include her children, Guadalupe Guerra, Juan Manuel Guerra, Ramiro Guerra, Ruben Guerra, Alfredo Guerra, Gerardo Guerra, Gabriel Guerra, Israel Guerra, Jaime…
Read MoreOBIT – Basilia Gonzalez
PALMVIEW – Basilia P. Gonzalez, 87, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. Mrs. Gonzalez was born on in Peñitas on March 19, 1930, to Camilo and Maria (Cuellar) Perez. Survivors include her children Raquel Chatriwala, Rogelio Gonzalez, Rolando Gonzalez and Rebecca Ramirez; and siblings, Baudalia Perez, Camilo Perez and Sigifredo Perez. She was preceded…
Read MoreOBIT – Roberto Bazan Jr.
PALMVIEW – Roberto “Betito” Bazan Jr., 68, passed away on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at his home in Palmview. Mr. Bazan was born in McAllen on Sept. 3, 1949, to Roberto and Enedina Bazan. Survivors include his children, Roberto Bazan III of Mission, Rita Bazan of Palmview and Ruben Bazan of McAllen; siblings, Adela Peña,…
Read MoreNo prison time for 3 people convicted in federal gun smuggling case
Two brothers from western Hidalgo County and a former La Joya school district clerk will not serve a single day in prison after pleading guilty to federal firearms charges. U.S. District Judge Randy Crane sentenced former La Joya school district clerk Rebecca Lynne Gonzalez, 55, of Mission; Rene Armando De La Garza Jr., 45, of…
Read MoreLa Joya ISD Sports and Learning Complex updates
The La Joya Independent School District discussed several new proposals and plans for the future of the district Wednesday, Jan. 17. Major discussion items brought up during the meeting included updates on the opening and operational hours of La Joya ISD’s Sports and Learning Complex which will house a natatorium, a planetarium and a water…
Read MoreLeo Peña Park to be renovated
When renovations are complete, Leo Peña “La Placita” Park in downtown Mission will be fully ADA accessible and the design will match the recent Streetscape Project done a couple of years ago to brighten up the downtown Mission area. That’s according to Mission City Manager Martin Garza when asked about the renovations project, which was…
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2018 – LJISD Statement of Revenues
LA JOYA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT EXHIBIT C-3STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCEGOVERNMENTAL FUNDSFOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2017 Control 10 Non Major TotalData General Governmental GovernmentalCodes Fund Funds Funds REVENUES: 5700 Total Local and Intermediate Sources $ 30,882,397 $ 4,868,925 $ 35,751,3225800 State Program…
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