Teaching (and learning) from Taipei
STISD Science Academy senior continues education remotely overseas For high school senior Daniel Yan, continuing his education with South Texas ISD while living in Taipei was not a matter of if, but how. Dun-You Yan (Daniel), from Mission, is remotely attending the South Texas Independent School District’s Science Academy from over 8,000 miles away. When…
Read MoreMission swears in two city council members, elects Mayor Pro-Tem
Ruben Plata and Beto Vela were sworn into office this week as they continue their service to the city of Mission. This Mon. Nov. 9, Plata and Vela were administered the oath of office to the Mission City Council in a special ceremony before the regularly called council meeting. Both men will be continuing in…
Read MoreAn unprecedented Veterans Day
While things have been difficult lately, the Catholic War Veterans Post 1065 still had the opportunity to celebrate Veterans Day with the city of Mission. This past Saturday, November 9, the city of Mission held a barbecue drive-thru giveaway for veterans across the community. Vets could make a stop at the Mission Event Center and…
Read MoreGLOW shines above the rest
or: what’s the deal with Netflix canning critically-celebrated series? If the character-driven narrative doesn’t capture your attention, perhaps the spandex and vibrant colors of the 1980’s will. Netflix’s GLOW, a series spanning three seasons, is a smart and endearing show that solidifies this era as the golden age of television. Starring a diverse cast, all…
Read MoreJoe Biden to be the 46th President of the United States
Following days of counting mail-in ballots, what America decided was determined. Joe Biden, the former Vice President, was elected to be the 46th President of the United States. The Associated Press called the election on Saturday, November 7, 2020. By Wednesday evening, on Nov. 11, Biden won 290 electoral votes – while 270 are needed…
Read MoreLJISD enters Phase II of reopening plan
Certain students enrolled at the La Joya Independent School District have started classes this week. Last week, the LJISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting to approve the second phase of the district’s phase-in plan for on-campus instruction. Superintendent Dr. Gisela Saenz presented Phase II of the plan on Thursday. The plan was presented…
Read MoreAn election up in the air
The idea that the nation would have a definitive result by the end of election night – or even when waking up the next morning – was too good to be true. Since election night on Tues. Nov. 3, 2020 the two major party candidates for the United States Presidential election (President Donald Trump (Republican)…
Read MoreDestined to see dreams realized
Meet Natalia Alegria Limas-Jilpas Princess Anna LXXI In only her second pageant ever, six-year-old Natalia took the crown and became the Valley’s next Princess Anna. Natalia Alegria Limas-Jilpas, a McAllen native who attends school at the Edinburg Classical Academy, was named Princess Anna LXXI (71) during the annual Texas Citrus Fiesta’s Princess Anna Pageant on…
Read MoreMCISD candidates spend over $65,000 leading up to board elections
As election day approaches the candidates for the MCISD Board of Trustees have been spending, vying to be elected. A total of nine candidates are running for four places on the Mission Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees – Place 2, Place 3, Place 4 and Place 5. $65,909.53 were reported as expenditures for…
Read MoreLocal high schools named College Success Award recipients
Local campuses have recently been recognized as among the top public high schools in the nation that prepare students for college and beyond. Last week, national non-profit organization GreatSchools.org announced their winners of the 2020 College Success Award – given to schools “that are successfully preparing students to succeed in college.” A total of 2,158…
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