Peñitas amends emergency order, participates in donation tour
The city of Peñitas is slowly starting to open up after adjusting to the precautions imposed due to COVID-19. Last week, the Peñitas city council met to amend the emergency order they approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The amended order, approved Thurs. April 30, included information regarding Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-18…
Read MoreMission seeks grant for COVID-19 Emergency Responder Project
Two special called Zoom meetings were held in Mission this week, addressing both COVID-19 and the Storm Drainage Assessment plan. During the first meeting, city council passed Resolution No. 1663, which supported the submission of a grant application to be sent to Governor Greg Abbott’s office. The grant, which is expected to be worth $135,000…
Read MoreThe power of paranoia in It Comes At Night
While many people have made no secret of their eagerness to get out of the house and return to a sense of engagement in society, I began to wonder what a pandemic would look like if we had no choice in the matter? Or, the better question may be, how would people react? This week,…
Read MoreMCISD Caravan of Congratulations
District celebrates top students and District Teachers of the Year Mission CISD made sure the hard work and success of their top teachers and students didn’t end the 2020 school year without personal recognition. With campuses closed and major end-of-the-year events still up in the air due to coronavirus social distancing measures, the Mission Consolidated…
Read MoreStriving to Serve: Diaz Diner
A series spotlighting locally-owned restaurants adjusting to the pandemic Diaz Diner stayed open throughout the height of the restrictions placed over the county in order to ensure employees remained able to support themselves. Originally opened in 1995, Diaz Diner is a well-known establishment in Mission. Owner Eduardo Pinto said that their services were altered in…
Read MoreStriving to Serve: Taco Ole
A series spotlighting locally-owned restaurants adjusting to the pandemic One of the longest-standing locally-owned restaurants in the Rio Grande Valley, Taco Ole is known as a popular spot where everyone and their abuelos can gather for a meal. The community atmosphere at Taco Ole has been lively since it opened its doors in 1973. Driving…
Read MoreMission accepts CAFR, extends disaster declaration
This week the city of Mission held a special council meeting over Zoom to discuss the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and extended the disaster declaration caused by COVID-19. The CAFR included an audit on the budget and operations of the city, and was conducted by the financial department and Carr, Riggs & Ingram,…
Read MorePandemic prom night
Joseph Andrew Lopez wanted to make sure his sister Kristen had a prom to remember. With Texas campuses closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, seniors throughout the state have had to face the swift turn their final year of high school took. Major events, like prom and graduation, were either put on hold or cancelled…
Read MoreDeveloper of Tres Lagos bringing new subdivision to Mission
132 new residences will be built in Mission. The Mission city council approved a preliminary and final plat approval for a subdivision that will span 25.259 acres of land on the Northwest corner of South Inspiration Rd. and Mile 1 South along the north side of Mile 1 South. The Rio Plata Subdivision will be…
Read MoreInterfaith Prayer Hour held to foster hope during pandemic
At 2 p.m. on Friday, April 17, leaders from several faiths with communities in the RGV gathered virtually with the aim of providing hope and unity during the pandemic. Hosted by Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, the Interfaith Hour of Prayer and Reflection was streamed live through the county’s YouTube, Facebook and Twitter pages. The…
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