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Texas Chicano Brotherhood ‘enforcer’ sentenced to 10 years in prison
A federal judge sentenced a former Starr County gangster to 10 years in prison Monday. U.S. District Judge John D. Rainey sentenced Hector “Pelon” Guerra, 41, of La Rosita — a former “ranking member” of the Texas Chicano Brotherhood in Starr County — during a hearing Monday afternoon in Victoria. Guerra pleaded guilty to conspiracy…
Read MoreFormer mayor sues Mission over ‘energy savings’ contract
Former Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas sued the city of Mission on Tuesday, attempting to stop a nearly $17 million “energy savings” project. Beto Salinas — who plans to run against Mission Mayor Armando “Doc” O’caña in 2022 — filed the lawsuit on Tuesday afternoon. The lawsuit claims Mission didn’t follow procurement and competitive bidding procedures,…
Read MoreCity of Alton- Notice of Intention
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CITY OF ALTON, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2021 TAKE NOTICE that the City Commission (the City Commission) of the City of Alton, Texas (the City), shall tentatively convene at 7:30 p.m. on the 14th day of September 2021, at its regular meeting place in the City Commission Chambers at…
Read MoreCity of Mission Ordinance 5051
ORDINANCE NO. 5051 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A REZONING FOR LOT 6, BLOCK 75, MISSION ORIGINAL TOWNSITE FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-2 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) READ, CONSIDERED, AND PASSED, THIS 26TH DAY OF JULY, 2021. Dr. Armando O’caña, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
Read MoreCity of Mission unveils street dedication to Oton Guerrero Jr.
The city of Mission honored the late Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame member, Oton “Tony” Guerrero Jr., with a street-naming ceremony at the corner of First St. and Mayberry on Wednesday morning. Guerrero, who gave generously to the community he lived in, is a highly praised individual in and beyond the Valley. Among…
Read MorePalmview to conduct third-party review of Agua SUD sewer project
The Palmview City Council wants to know why the Agua Special Utility District sewer project went bad. Construction started in March 2017. More than five years later, the $42 million project still isn’t finished — and the City Council is frustrated. During a meeting on Tuesday, the City Council authorized City Manager Michael Leo and…
Read MoreAgua SUD plans to partner with Peñitas and Palmview to test fire hydrants
The Agua Special Utility District plans to work with the city of Peñitas and the city of Palmview to test fire hydrants in western Hidalgo County. Under the plan, Agua SUD — which provides water in much of western Hidalgo County — would partner with local firefighters to test hydrants. Agua SUD and Peñitas approved…
Read MoreMission mulls proposal to start city-run ambulance service
The Mission City Council is weighing a proposal to lease ambulances and create a city-run EMS service. Emergency Management Coordinator James Cardoza briefed the City Council on the proposal during a workshop Monday afternoon. Fire Chief Gilbert Sanchez said he supported the idea. “It’s time for our city to go into this service,” Sanchez said.…
Read MoreWestern Hidalgo County mayors, police chiefs meet with county judge about influx of migrants
Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez met with mayors and police chiefs Wednesday at La Joya City Hall, where they discussed how to handle the large number of migrants being released by Border Patrol. Cortez — joined by Sheriff J.E. “Eddie” Guerra and Precinct 3 Commissioner Everardo “Ever” Villarreal — discussed the situation with La…
Read MoreMission attorney confesses to providing drug traffickers with court records
A local attorney confessed Monday to providing members of a drug trafficking organization with court records in exchange for cash. Eric Samuel Jarvis, 48, of Mission provided criminal complaints to members of a drug trafficking organization at least eight times between July 2017 and May 2021, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s…
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