Area News
Owner of Mission home destroyed in semi wreck sues
The owner of a home razed after a semi-truck drove into it in June filed suit last week, alleging that negligence on behalf of several parties led to the house being destroyed. On June 29 a semi-truck collided with a Fiat 500 in the eastbound lane of IH 2. The semi careened off…
Read MoreFFA sponsor accused of theft lost fundraising privileges but kept Valley View teaching job
A Mission resident accused of stealing over $85,000 from an FFA program is back teaching in his Valley View ISD classroom, though he’s no longer allowed to participate in extracurricular or fundraising activities. Police arrested Marcos “Marc” Villarreal, 33, on October 7 after an investigation conducted by the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers…
Read MoreRGV DWI ‘No Refusal’ season begins
EDINBURG – As the holiday season approaches, the Rio Grande Valley District Attorney Coalition (RGV DAC) is implementing another DWI “No Refusal” initiative to help curb drunk driving and ensure public safety throughout the season. This collaborative effort includes District Attorneys Toribio Palacios of Hidalgo County, Luis V. Saenz of Cameron County, Gocha Allen…
Read MoreLocal librarian up for state leadership position
It’s almost time for the Texas Library Association (TLA) to vote on the new president-elect, and Sharyland ISD Lead Librarian Nicole Cruz is one of two candidates in the running. TLA is the largest state library association in the country, with more than 5,000 members. The nonprofit serves members from all libraries, including…
Read MoreThankful Thoughts
The holiday season is a time for inward and outward reflection. Not many holidays center this truth the way Thanksgiving does. Thanksgiving is a time for remembrance, celebration, and gratitude. As such, we at the Progress Times want to highlight the unsung heroes of our municipal governments, individuals who deserve the public’s appreciation for all…
Read MoreAlleged Edinburg cow thief extradited, arrested
A former Edinburg presidential candidate described by authorities as a “con artist” because of his involvement in a number of alleged fraudulent cattle business schemes was back in Hidalgo County Tuesday evening — once again behind bars. Police initially arrested Phillip Drake, 41, twice in 2021 and once in 2022 on a total…
Read MoreUIL committee finds McAllen Memorial player transferred for athletics
The UIL 31-5A District Executive Committee voted 4-2 Wednesday that former McAllen Memorial football player Braxton Speights transferred to PSJA North for athletic purposes rather than any other reason, which restricts when and how he can play at that school. The decision means Speights would have to play at a junior varsity level at…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg Mayor appointed to prestigious National Civic League Board of Directors
Edinburg, Texas – Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. has just been selected to serve on the prestigious National Civic League (NCL) Board of Directors during the National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit in Tampa, Florida. Mayor Garza joins a distinguished group of civic leaders from across the country, including mayors from Rochester, NY,…
Read MoreCelebrating a Decade of Excellence: The Loretto Bistro
Loretto’s Bistro 10th year, Loretto Plaza Ribbon Cutting Last Friday, November 15th, 2024, marked a milestone for The Loretto Bistro, a beloved gem in Mission, Texas, celebrating 10 years of culinary excellence. Over the past decade, The Loretto Bistro has grown from a local eatery to a symbol of community connection. They are well…
Read MoreState names conservator for La Joya ISD
The Texas Education Agency named Diana Barrera-Ugarte as La Joya ISD’s conservator Monday. Barrera-Ugarte, a former superintendent and TEA district monitor, has worked with the district since February as its Lone Star Governance Coach. “For us, we look at this as just an extension of her role, which has been doing shoulder-to-shoulder…
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