Mission CISD board meetings become student-focused
The Mission CISD trustee workshops and meetings will look slightly different moving forward. As of October, the school board restructured the monthly forums to discuss all operations and non instructional matters at the workshops, leaving the regular board meetings to be more student-dedicated. Under the new structure, administration will present all operational matters (such as…
Read MoreMHS and VMHS to get new track surface
The tracks at Mission CISD’s two high school stadiums are getting upgraded. The board of trustees approved a resurfacing with an estimate of more than $1 million. The courses at Tom Landry Hall of Fame Stadium and Veterans Memorial Patriot Stadium are just over 10 years old. According to Assistant Superintendent for Operations Rick Rivera,…
Read MoreAyer, Hoy, y Siempre — Preserving Mission history
Missionite Andrea Flores calls on locals to share their stories about the town’s history. The artist is hosting an Oct. 12 workshop, also known as a memory share session, at Speer Memorial Library for a film project honoring Mission’s past. For the workshop called Ayer, Hoy, y Siempre, Flores wants Missionites to share their stories,…
Read MoreSharyland’s tax rate remains the same
The Sharyland ISD Board of Trustees approved a tax rate of $0.9575 per $100 valuation, making it the ninth year in a row the district has lowered or kept the same tax rate. SISD’s tax rate contains two elements — the maintenance and operations rate (M&O) and interest and sinking rate (I&S). This year, the…
Read MoreCountdown to zero, Mission CISD recovers dropout students
Mission CISD started the school year with 445 potential dropout students. But by Sept. 27, the district recovered 418, making the dropout rate less than 1%. “Our ultimate goal is to bring every single child back, but less than 1% is key,” Family and Community Engagement Migrant Coordinator Nancy Villarreal said. “We really do…
Read MoreMr. Samm retires
After 10 years with the City of Alton and a lifetime of event planning, Samm Mercado hung up his hat. The 60-year-old celebrated his last day Sept. 20 before heading into retirement. Affectionately known as Mr. Samm, Mercado has been a source of inspiration and a friend to all. Professionally, he has been the mastermind…
Read MoreMission raises awareness during Suicide Prevention Month
This week, the City of Mission signed a proclamation for National Suicide Prevention Month for September 2024, furthering the effort to destigmatize conversation surrounding mental health crises. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more…
Read MoreMission to host free microchip clinic
Mission residents will have another opportunity to register and microchip their pets for free in September. The City of Mission and the Rio Grande Valley Humane Society are partnering to host a microchip clinic at the Mission animal shelter at 227 Abelino Farias St. The Humane Society has not finalized the date yet, but…
Read MoreLions Park near completion
Mission’s Lions Park is in the final weeks of construction before the city can reopen it to the public with its new all-inclusive features. CG5 Architect Charlie Garcia III (formerly ARKiifORM) and RG Enterprises Contractor Rene Garza reported the $5 million project should reach final completion by Oct. 24. It has been…
Read MoreMission Fire, EMS deploys new dispatch system
Mission City Council approved the purchase of a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) for the fire department and emergency medical services program. The new program will cost the city an estimated $100,000 for integration and $7,000 monthly. The CAD software is supposed to enhance operations by shortening the response time because it constantly tracks Mission FD…
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