Mission councilman resigns, special election ahead
About a year and a half after constituents elected Abiel Flores to Mission City Council Place 3, the attorney announced his resignation in a Facebook post. And with his resignation, he also announced his intent to run for Hidalgo County District Court Judge in the March 2024 election. “I am and will forever be grateful…
Read MoreSISD trustees approve $1,500 stipend
The Sharyland ISD board of trustees approved a one-time $1,500 stipend for all 1,363 employees. The money will come out of the ESSER III and general funds. Administration initially recommended a tiered stipend, which would have ranged from $750 to $1,500, depending on the position. Teachers, librarians, registered nurses, counselors, clerical, instructional and auxiliary support…
Read MoreSISD Compensation
Trustees reassess Sharyland ISD employee compensation plan Sharyland administrators said they have been working to find the funds to provide raises to district employees. But because the state government did not supply additional funding to public schools during the 2023 regular legislative session, SISD and other districts throughout Texas have had to delay employee raises.…
Read MoreTrustees reassess Sharyland ISD employee compensation plan
Sharyland administrators said they have been working to find the funds to provide raises to district employees. But because the state government did not supply additional funding to public schools during the 2023 regular legislative session, SISD and other districts throughout Texas have had to delay employee raises. The Sharyland trustees said they have received…
Read MoreMCISD trustees request bids for insurance consultant
After a lengthy discussion, Mission CISD’s board of trustees voted against renewing the school district’s contract with Carlisle Insurance for their consulting services. The decision to go out for bids for an insurance consultant came down to a 5-2 vote, with Jerry Zamora and Iris Iglesias dissenting. The trustees that voted in favor of the…
Read MoreWhat to know about the Tax Ratification Election
Mission residents have the opportunity to vote for more state aid for Mission CISD without increasing taxes and homeowner tax relief in the Nov. 7 election. PROPOSITION A Proposition A is the item related to state aid for Mission CISD. On the ballot, it reads: “Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $1.1130 per $100…
Read MoreCity of Mission to update charter
It has been 36 years since Mission updated its city charter. However, residents will soon have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the changes they want to see in the documents that define the framework of their city. Staff, the mayor and council enlisted the help of community members to update the charter by…
Read MoreMission holds inaugural State of the City address
With one year as mayor under Norie Gonzalez Garza’s belt, the City of Mission felt it was time to implement a tradition long practiced in many other municipalities— a State of the City address. A State of the City address is a presentation where city leaders have the opportunity to inform residents of happenings within…
Read MoreSharyland STAAR scores trump region and state
Students at Sharyland ISD averaged higher test scores than students in the region and all of Texas for the 2023 state assessment. In August, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the results for the 2023 State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) — exams students took at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.…
Read MoreSharyland trustees accept superintendent retirement notice
In jest, Sharyland ISD board member Julio Cerda almost motioned to deny Superintendent Dr. Maria Vidaurri’s retirement notice at the Sept. 25 meeting. The other board members laughed and playfully chided the trustee before Cerda took on a more serious tone. “It is with a heavy heart — me duele bastante,” the trustee said. “It…
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