Police arrest Mission minister accused of indecent exposure
Editor’s Note: A judge dismissed all charges against Nerva Charles Jr. on Feb. 8, 2019. Officers recently arrested a Mission minister after two women accused him of indecent exposure. At 2:23 a.m. on Jan. 6, two women flagged down police officers patrolling the McAllen bar district. The women said Nerva Charles Jr., 28, of Mission…
Read MoreAncestor of Duchess of Mandarin Orange started first orange trees in RGV
During last November’s Princess Anna Pageant, 16-year-old Alyssa Navarro and her mom came across an article of the Progress Times that would impact her family history. The article, Navarro said, detailed how the citrus industry was inspired by the Laguna Seca Ranch, a citrus growing region north of Edinburg created in 1867 by Macedonio…
Read MoreTexas Rangers to assist DA in reviewing Agua SUD
At the request of Hidalgo County District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez, the Texas Rangers will assist the DA’s office in reviewing the Agua Special Utility District, according to a news release issued by his office Friday. “Regarding recent actions undertaken by Agua SUD, the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office has requested the Texas Rangers to…
Read MorePeñitas offers fire marshal a second chance at law enforcement
Five years after he failed a drug test and abruptly left law enforcement, former Peñitas City Councilman Jose “Pepe” Gonzalez is back. The Peñitas Police Department made Gonzalez, the city fire marshal, a full-fledged peace officer on Dec. 7, according to Texas Commission on Law Enforcement records. While the move allows Gonzalez to carry a…
Read MoreMission Health Fair provides free health screenings
The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) and Mission Regional Medical Center (MRMC) will collaborate again for the 23rd Annual Mission Community Health Fair. The event will be held at the Sharyland High School gym on Sunday, Jan. 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is free to the public. The event…
Read MoreBig 7 boys hoopsters have work to do
Last week we looked at how the Big 7 girls’ basketball teams were doing against their 30-6A and 31-5A competition thus far this season. This week we’re looking at the boys’ teams. While two of the girls’ teams are in the thick of their respective playoff and district championship races, the boys aren’t doing quite…
Read MoreLady Lobos look to bounce back in 30-6A
The Lady Lobos entered the year with hopes of bringing home a district championship to Palmview High School. With just over half of district play behind them, Palmview’s (18-12, 5-2) chances of accomplishing that goal became more difficult after the Lady Lobos lost their second game in district play Tuesday night to the McAllen…
Read MoreJanuary 19, 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 389TH District Court HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS, on the 20th of November, 2017, for the sum of $39,141.36 with interest thereon at the rate of 17.75% per annum…
Read MoreJanuary 26, 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 389TH District Court HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS, on the 20th of November, 2017, for the sum of $39,141.36 with interest thereon at the rate of 17.75% per annum…
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2018 – Constable’s Sale – 2
CONSTABLE’S SALE The 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 93rd District Court HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS, on the 5th of December, 2017, for the sum of $44,677.37 with interest thereon at the rate of 17.75% per…
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