Flores reflects on time with city council
Abiel Flores is in his last few days as a City of Mission council member. After a year and a half in the Place 3 seat, the Missionite resigned from the position to run for Hidalgo County District Court Judge in March 2024. But with the special election for his replacement complete (with a runoff…
Read MoreMission secures funding to expand sewer line
In a project that has been ongoing for more than a decade, Mission City Council approved the expansion of its sewer services to about 14 subdivisions on the outskirts of the city. Although the project won’t reach completion for about three and half years, Mission is already in the early stages of the process. The…
Read MoreMission CISD board selects new benefits consultant
The Mission CISD board of trustees selected Alliant Insurance Services as the consultant for the district’s benefits program. The board unanimously voted for the nationally-recognized company out of three finalists. Administration submitted a request for qualifications (RFQ) and received proposals from eight firms. A committee of five reviewed the proposals and selected the top three…
Read MoreRuby Red Ventures relaunches in Mission
After a four-year hiatus, the Mission Economic Development Corporation is relaunching its popular Ruby Red Ventures entrepreneurial program. But this time, there is a new spin on the original concept. Ruby Red Ventures began in 2013 as a Shark Tank-style program geared toward helping people get their business ideas off the ground. But now, in…
Read MoreCourt unveiled for beloved MCISD coach
Rosendo “Roy” Garcia’s likeness will forever grace the hardwood at the Mission High School Neuhaus Gym. The district unveiled the new Coach Roy Garcia Court and a memorial plaque at a Nov. 14 ceremony. The legendary coach called Mission CISD home for 28 years. He became the esteemed leader of the Mission Eagles basketball program…
Read MoreLocals plea for native plant ordinance
The native landscaping community assembled at Mission City Hall to make one request — that city leaders implement an ordinance protecting native plant gardens. In August, the City of Mission mowed down Elizabeth “Betty” Perez’s yard after they issued a citation due to a complaint from a neighbor. Perez is a botanist who practices natural…
Read MoreFour contend for Mission City Council place 3
With Abiel Flores resigning from his position on Mission City Council to pursue a judge seat in the March 2024 election, four entered the race to replace him as one of Mission’s city leaders. Peter Geddes, Noel Salinas, Marissa Ortega Gerlach and Abraham Padron vie for a spot on the city council, concluding in a…
Read More‘The court that coach built’ Roy Garcia memorialized at MHS
Adan Garcia said he can still hear his brother Roy calling to players at the top of his voice during basketball games. “He used to say, ‘Como chicle’ — like chewing gum. ‘Stick with him,’” Adan recalled, referencing a defensive strategy the coach used on the court. The late Roy Garcia spent 28 years at…
Read MoreVoters to unlock state funding for Mission CISD
Unofficial results from the Nov. 7 election show constituents voted in favor of Proposition A — a measure that allows the district access to an extra $2.7 million in state funds at no extra cost to the taxpayer. With 51.21% of the vote, residents approved the tax-rate proposition. There were a total of 1,984 ballots…
Read MoreSISD to build house for special ed program
Sharyland ISD recently acquired a tract of land where they plan to build an educational home for the 18+ special education program. The district is still in the early stages of the planning process, but the goal is for the facility to be ready by the start of the 2024-25 school year. SISD offers a…
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