Area News
Edinburg school board picks Saenz as interim superintendent
The Edinburg school board selected Gisela Saenz as the district’s interim superintendent in a split vote Tuesday, June 23. Formerly La Joya ISD’s superintendent, Saenz retired from that district in 2023 after a 36-year career. Saenz will — at least temporarily — replace Superintendent Mario Salinas, who announced his retirement in March. …
Read MoreMission’s Stars Enshrined Forever
‘91 State Champs, Trevino and Olivarez enter RGV Sports Hall of Fame The RGV Sports Hall of Fame held its induction ceremony on June 20 in Mission, accepting two of Mission’s own athletes and one state championship squad in its 2026 class, alongside six other athletes and coaches from across the Rio Grande…
Read MoreSharyland gives raises, takes stipends in new compensation plan
Sharyland ISD’s 2026-27 compensation plan includes a 2% raise for most employees, an equity adjustment for bus drivers and an end to some annual stipends, which has some teachers worried about how they’ll make ends meet. To offset the discontinued stipends, the district approved a one-time $1,000 payment to the affected teachers, but it still…
Read MorePro golfer, investor group to restore Cimarron Country Club
After almost four years of closure, the Cimarron Country Club faces its chance at new life. The City of Mission and Mission Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced the 200-acre golf course’s $2.5 million sale to a new investor group last Friday. The public conference held at the Center for Education and Economic Development provided…
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club of Mission offers programs
Bat meets baseball. Crack! Scissors cut into colored paper with quiet snips. Tiny fingers tip-tap at a keyboard. These sounds define mornings and afternoons at the Boys & Girls Club of Mission (BGCM). As kids ages 5-17 participate in the club’s various programs, they learn life skills and form relationships that last…
Read MoreGranjeno Distributes Laptops to Support Digital Access, Thanks Community Partners
The City of Granjeno is expressing appreciation to residents, partners and volunteers following a successful laptop distribution event aimed at expanding digital access for local families. City officials said the initiative is part of an ongoing effort to provide technology resources that support education, connectivity and community empowerment. The city extended special…
Read MoreMission CISD advances campus safety efforts through District Safety and Security Committee Meeting
MISSION, TEXAS (June 10, 2026) — Mission CISD leaders, safety personnel, community partners, and stakeholders gathered on June 8 for the District Safety and Security Committee Meeting, continuing the district’s proactive efforts to strengthen campus safety and enhance emergency preparedness across all schools. The committee reviewed several initiatives aimed at protecting students and staff, including updates on intruder…
Read More3% raises and a balanced budget at La Joya ISD
The La Joya ISD Board of Managers approved a 3% midpoint raise and a balanced $258.9 million budget for 2026-27. With the approval of the 3% raise, La Joya ISD boasts a 7% salary increase for all its employees over the last two years. This is also the second year in a row the district…
Read MoreFrom Mission CISD to Museum Leadership: Alumna turns curiosity into a career
MISSION, TEXAS – As director of the Mission Historical Museum, Cynthia “Cyndi” Lopez spends her days preserving artifacts, uncovering stories, and helping others understand the history and identity of the community she calls home. But long before she became a museum director, anthropologist, and holder of two master’s degrees, Lopez was a young Mission CISD…
Read MoreSisterhood and Perseverance
Trevino and Ibarra named to LATAM Sports Hall of Fame The May 16 induction ceremony for the Latino American Sports Hall of Fame welcomed two sisters, Sonia Trevino and Leticia Ibarra, into their ranks. But beyond just their induction and their achievements and contributions in athletics, lies a story of faith, family and perseverance…
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