Mission contemplates bond election, moves forward with Lions Park renovation project
This week, the city of Mission held three workshops and a special meeting to discuss several items before the upcoming regular council meetings. One of the workshops held on Mon. June 29 was held to discuss how the city will be handling the renovation of Lions Park, which will be the first all-inclusive park in…
Read MoreLJISD invests in new tech and training in response to pandemic
La Joya ISD has invested $6.5 million in technology for the upcoming school year. Clem Garza, the director of the La Joya Independent School District Technology & Instructional Resources department, spoke about how the unprecedented pandemic led the district to begin allocating more funding toward accessible tech for students and teachers. “It’s really about bridging…
Read MoreApple Pharmacy – Caring for people one prescription at a time
Apple Pharmacy has a mission to help everyone in need of assistance, especially when it comes to matters of medicine. Jose “Joe” Vargas, the owner of Apple Pharmacy, spends most of his time working for the betterment of the community. Someone who has been in health care for 25 years, Vargas is passionate about caring…
Read MoreThe heat from Little Fires Everywhere
Little Fires Everywhere, a new miniseries streaming on Hulu, doesn’t make its drama known with fireworks – it smoulders. Tension crackles beneath the surface of the show’s world, set in Ohio in the 1990’s. As each of the eight episodes pass, tensions rise, culminating in an eruption that takes each character by storm. The series…
Read MoreMCISD teachers and staff expected to see an increase in annual salary
Employees at MCISD will be seeing an increase in pay this fiscal year, without the district having to raise taxes. This Wednesday, June 24, the Mission Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees met over Webex for a public hearing and regular meeting. During the public hearing, Assistant Superintendent Rumalda Ruiz presented details on the…
Read MoreValley View Estates resident opens public library out of garage
Betty Jane Korhaus hopes to give Missionites a new book to read. Korhaus, originally from Iowa, has been living in Mission for 21 years. Prior to her and her husband’s move to the Valley, Korhaus served as a librarian for over 30 years. “I love to read,” Korhaus said, noting that was the reason she…
Read MoreMission lit in blue to honor fallen police corporal
The loss of Corporal Jose Luis “Speedy” Espericueta, Jr. is still felt by his family and the Mission community one year later. On June 20, 2019, Espericueta was struck by gunfire while responding to a call for service. His sacrifice reverberated across the Rio Grande Valley, and the city of Mission has held several ceremonies…
Read MoreApproval of agreement with PSI leaves Mission Mayor Pro-Tem “disappointed”
After over 30 minutes of discussion, the Mission City Council approved an agreement with Performance Services, Inc. (PSI) to update the water utility system. The item was brought before council members during the regular called meeting held Monday, June 22, 2020. The decision to approve made Mayor Pro-Tem Norie Gonzalez Garza, who voted against the…
Read MoreLetter from grant writer threatening defamation suit prompts response from Mission Fire Fighters Association
Ten days ago, the Mission Fire Fighters Association received a letter from Attorney Horacio Peña, Jr. on behalf of Hollis Rutledge of HRA, Inc., a grant writer contracted as a consultant with the city of Mission. This morning, the Fire Fighters Association responded. In the letter, Peña states that Michael Silva, a firefighter for the…
Read MoreLJISD discusses 2020-2021 budget and reopening plan
La Joya ISD is weighing student, parent and staff feedback to determine how the next year of education will look. The La Joya Independent School District Board of Trustees this week held their second work session to discuss the budget for the next school year, as well as a reopening plan and staffing allocations. Following…
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