Palmhurst reviews minimum control measures for stormwater detention
The Planning and Zoning commission for the city of Palmhurst met over a phone conference to review the stormwater department’s MS4 Permit regarding minimum control measures for the Stormwater Department. City Planner Lupe Garcia presented the sections under review to the commission during a meeting held Tues. Sept. 15, 2020. He said the measures were…
Read MoreThree candidates run for LJISD Board of Trustees Place 7
Three familiar faces in the community are running for one place on the La Joya ISD Board of Trustees. Alex Cantu, Norma Chapa and Jerry Alaniz have all filed applications to run for Place 7 on the La Joya Independent School District board. The race is packed in the district, with 12 total candidates vying…
Read MoreMission approves 2020-2021 budget
The budget and tax rate has been approved by the city of Mission. This week, Mon. Sept. 14, 2020, the city council met to hold a public hearing for the proposed property tax rate, as well as pass an ordinance to adopt the annual fiscal year budget. City Manager Randy Perez presented the items regarding…
Read MoreFried to perfection
Southern Fried, a restaurant based originally in McAllen, has arrived in Mission. One of the charms of the establishment, which boasts a menu of fried fish filets, shrimp, chicken strips, wings and homestyle sandwiches, is that it is local, and family-owned and operated. Conveniently located just two minutes from the Progress Times office, Southern Fried…
Read More9/11, 19 years later
As I practiced reading and writing in a small, bustling kindergarten classroom, tragedy struck the nation. Most people who were already adults have their own perspective of the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001. It is often claimed that young people, particularly those who were children at the time, have no grasp of…
Read More“Holl or nothing”
Mission resident to compete on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior Holly Cavazos spent the last two years aiming to meet a goal she initially thought of a decade ago. Cavazos, a Mission resident, will be featured on the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) show “American Ninja Warrior” this Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 at 7 p.m. The competition…
Read MoreThree candidates vie for Place 6 on LJISD School Board
Three candidates have filed applications to run for Place 6 on the La Joya ISD Board of Trustees. Oscar “Coach” Salinas, Irma Villarreal-Veloz and Pamela Flores decided to run for the board this year. The race is full at the La Joya Independent School District, with 12 total candidates running for four seats. Oscar “Coach”…
Read MoreMCISD mulls over fall athletics
The Mission CISD Board of Trustees is leaving the decision on fall sports up to the superintendent. This week, the district held a regular meeting to discuss the athletic schedule for the fall, which had been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Mission Consolidated Independent School District sent a survey out to parents to…
Read MoreLa Joya ISD holds drive-thru Back to School Bash
Though it was the sixth annual event, LJISD adapted to the pandemic and held their first drive-thru Back to School Bash last week. On Thurs. Sept. 3, 2020, the La Joya Independent School District aimed to support families by providing school supplies and backpacks to students in the community. With three separate drive-thru locations, district…
Read MoreMeet the candidates for Place 5 on the LJISD Board of Trustees
Three candidates are vying for the Place 5 seat on the La Joya ISD Board of Trustees. Armin Garza, Dr. Andie Lee Gonzalez and Anthony Uresti have filed applications to run for the La Joya Independent School District board. The race is full this year, with 12 total candidates running for four seats. Armin Garza…
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