OBIT – Hortencia Garza
MISSION – Hortencia S. “Tenchita” Garza, 80, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, at her home in Mission. Mrs. Garza was an active member of Primera Iglesia Apostolica in Mission. Survivors include her daughters, Rebecca Marquez, Yolanda Balderas, Araceli Guerra, Elda Garza, Hortencia Veliz, Sonia Leal and Alejandra Guerrero; siblings, Jose, Federico, Juan and…
Read MoreOBIT – Ismael Garcia
MISSION – Deacon Ismael Garcia, 92, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, at Mission Nursing Home. For many years, Deacon Garcia served at St. Paul’s Catholic Church and other parishes where he assisted with baptisms, weddings, funerals and marriage counseling. He also provided prayer services to residents at Mission Nursing Home. Survivors include his…
Read MoreMission PD offers second chance for first offenders
Among the numerous actions Mission’s city council took last week was to authorize Police Chief Robert Dominguez to accept a $60,000 grant that will finance a program designed to expunge the criminal records of first offenders between ages 10 through 16 who are detained within the city’s limits. Dominguez said persons who voluntarily participate…
Read MorePeñitas’ city engineer resigns
After accepting a position as interim general manager for the Agua Special Utility District, the engineer for the city of Peñitas has resigned. Richard LeFevre was appointed to serve as the Agua SUD interim general manager in September, prompting him to resign, City Manager Omar Romero told the city council during Wednesday’s council meeting.…
Read MoreAgua SUD removes board member, moves forward on water treatment project
Sullivan City no longer has representation on the Agua Special Utility District Board of Directors after board members voted to remove one of their own during an Oct. 23 meeting. At that same meeting, directors were told the Texas Water Development Board was demanding an action plan for a long-delayed project or risk losing…
Read MoreBlack & Decker to open manufacturing plant in Mission
The world’s largest tools and storage company has announced plans to open a 300,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Mission. Stanley Black & Decker has signed a multi-year lease on a facility in the city’s south-side industrial complex, Mission Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas confirmed Wednesday. Salinas said the maker of DEWALT power tool products…
Read MoreRattlers end Patriots’ perfect season
A week after suffering their first district loss, the Sharyland Rattlers flipped the script and played the role of spoiler, ending Mission Veterans’ perfect season with a 48-42 win in a shootout at Valley View ISD Stadium. The 48-minute battle came down to the final play of the game as each team rose to…
Read MoreNovember 3, 2017 – City of Palmview – Public Meeting – Nov 28
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: The City Council of The City of Palmview, Texas will hold a public hearing on November 28, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mission West Resort; 511 East Loop 374 Mission, Texas, to consider Annexation. The Public is invited to attend. The City of…
Read MoreNovember 3, 2017 – City of Palmview – Public Meeting – Nov 29
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, THAT: The City Council of The City of Palmview, Texas will hold a public hearing on November 29, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mission West Resort; 511 East Loop 374 Mission, Texas, to consider Annexation. The Public is invited to attend. The City of…
Read MoreNovember 3, 2017 – City Of Mission TABC Notice
LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Permit, Mixed Beverage Late Hours Permit by the City of Mission doing business as the Mission Event Center, to be located at 200 N. Shary Rd., Mission, Texas. Officers of said corporation are; Martin Garza, City Manager, Mario Flores,…
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