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The La Joya Economic Development Corp. filed a lawsuit against former Mayor Jose A. “Fito” Salinas last week, claiming he participated in a conspiracy to award small business loans to a project controlled by his daughter, who solicited kickbacks from contractors. Along with Fito Salinas, the La Joya EDC sued two corporations and seven people…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today also marks Aeromar’s eight anniversary of uninterrupted presence in McAllen. Starting April 22, 2021, Aeromar, Mexico’s foremost regional airline, will provide scheduled nonstop service from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY). Along with today’s new route announcement, Aeromar commemorates its eight‐year anniversary of operating nonstop service from McAllen to Mexico City. “We…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We have received reports of a new COVID-19 vaccine email scam where people are asked to complete a survey. They offer a free reward but ask people to pay a nominal fee “to cover shipping”. Survey scams like this are a creative way to steal your identity or money. Many survey scams…

The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office fired a deputy on Tuesday after he was arrested on drug charges. Officers arrested Roberto “Bobby” Rivera, 44, of Palmhurst on Monday night. Less than 24 hours later, the Sheriff’s Office fired him. “I am committed to preserving the public’s confidence and trust in the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office,” Sheriff…

PENITAS — Last Wednesday, Molina Healthcare partnered with CVS to provide flu shots during a drive-thru event at the Penitas Community Food Pantry. The drive-thru, which was from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., had CVS pharmacy staff administer vaccinations to families who needed them while getting groceries from the pantry. Penitas, Mission, and La Joya…

City responds to lifted mask mandate Even though Governor Greg Abbott ended the statewide mask mandate and reopened Texas to 100 percent, Mayor Armando O’Caña urges the Mission community to stay vigilant in practicing CDC guidelines for the duration of the pandemic. All City of Mission buildings will continue to require masks for staff and…

The contractor hired to connect homes to the new Palmview sewer system is running more than two months behind schedule, Agua Special Utility District engineer Emigdio “Milo” Salinas told the utility board last week. Agua SUD hired Mission-based construction company Mor-Wil to connect homes to the new sewer system. “They’re about two-and-a-half months behind,” said…

Concerned about the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. District Judge Randy Crane on Tuesday rescheduled the city of La Joya corruption trial from April to May. The blockbuster corruption case, which resulted in the arrest of former La Joya Mayor Jose A. “Fito” Salinas, involved schemes to siphon money from the city of La Joya, the La…

Mission Mayor Armando “Doc” O’caña briefed McAllen and Hidalgo on the Madero bridge Monday — and asked them to bless the project. They didn’t exactly provide a ringing endorsement. But they didn’t say “no” either. O’caña briefed officials from McAllen and Hidalgo during a meeting Monday afternoon at McAllen City Hall, where they met to…