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Hidalgo celebrates opening of Law Enforcement Academy
The Hidalgo Police Department is now an accredited police training provider, celebrating the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certified the department to conduct recruit training, signing a contract on March 13. Hidalgo’s Academy is now added to the 117 across the state of Texas according to…
Read MoreMission murder suspect arraigned on $2M bond
A Mission murder case closes in on a suspect after the arrest and arraignment of a 23-year-old man Tuesday morning. Briaham Alexis Pena, charged with murder, a first-degree felony, told investigators that his motive was road rage against victim Jose Cruz Jr. For the impulsive action that took a man’s life, Pena’s bond is $2M.…
Read MoreMission CISD candidate forum highlights
The eight Mission CISD school board hopefuls assembled at a political candidate forum to introduce themselves to the public and express their views concerning the state of the district they intend to represent. Progress Times, who organized and moderated the event along with former MCISD Director of Public Relations Craig Verley, compiled 10 questions they…
Read MoreCandidates vie for MCISD Place 5
Two Missionites seek the Place 5 seat on the Mission CISD Board of Trustees. Constituents will decide between incumbent Juan Gonzalez or Dolores “Loli” Reyna in the May 4 election. JUAN GONZALEZ Gonzalez joined the Mission CISD school board in November 2020. As a migrant worker who grew up in the Mission affordable housing community…
Read MoreThe race for MCISD Place 4 trustee
Natividad “Nati” Sosa challenges incumbent Roy Vela for Place 4 on the Mission CISD Board of Trustees. Constituents will vote for their candidate of choice in the May 4 election. NATI SOSA Sosa is a born and raised Missionite and seasoned school board trustee for South Texas ISD. The 32-year-old said her passion for advocacy…
Read MoreMission CISD election — two face off for Place 2
Incumbent Iris “Coach” Iglesias hopes to retain her seat, while Connie Garza challenges her for the Place 2 spot on the Mission CISD Board of Trustees. Place 2 is one of four races constituents will vote on in the May 4 election. CONNIE GARZA Garza is a former Mission CISD trustee who served in the…
Read MoreAlton receives Quick Draw Award a second year
Last Friday, the city of Alton received the Urban County Program 2024 Quick Draw Award for a second year at the Urban County Leadership Conference at South Padre Island. At the Isla Grand Beach Resort, 250 delegates from across Hidalgo County sat inside the conference room, with cities such as Peñitas, Palmview, and La Joya…
Read MoreEdinburg discusses water conservation plans amid drought emergency declaration
The city of Edinburg discussed its latest water conservation plans amid Hidalgo County extending its state of emergency declaration for drought. Tuesday, the Hidalgo County Commission voted on extending the seven-day drought emergency declaration issued on April 9. “We have been working diligently to assess the scope of the problem and how it is affecting…
Read MoreIllegal dumping site fire under investigation by Pct. 3 Irrigation Dept.
ALTON, TEXAS – Alton Fire Rescue and Hidalgo County Precinct 3 responded to a small fire off Sierra Kristi Drive at approximately 1:42 p.m. on Saturday. The dark smoke rose into the sky, visible from the W. 7 Mile Line. According to Pct. 3 Irrigation District, the fire started on an illegal dumping…
Read MoreLocal school districts witness total solar eclipse
Monday’s total solar eclipse caught the attention of school districts across western Hidalgo County, with students witnessing the astronomical phenomena that won’t happen until another 20 years in 2044. MCISD keeps students curious The Mission Consolidated Independent School District had students witness the eclipse with eclipse sunglasses and live streams from the NASA official website.…
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