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Texas Citrus Fiesta celebrates Noche de Carnaval at annual Gala
Green, violet, and gold filled the Mission Event Center for the Texas Citrus Fiesta’s Royal Gala: Noche de Carnaval celebration on Saturday evening. There, the 87th Royal Court presented themselves to the public and welcomed 16 duchesses vying for next year’s crown. At the center of the room, Queen Citrianna LXXXVII, McAllen-native Riza Renae Hernandez,…
Read MorePeñitas flower shop owner arrested on credit card abuse
Rossy Floreria owner Rosa Maria Barrera was arrested at her home Monday morning following allegations of credit card abuse in October. The Peñitas Police Department said the incident began after the victim, Mrs. Treviño, made a $238.14 purchase via phone on October 23, 2023. According to the police report, a female attendant told Treviño she…
Read MoreCharter committee talks single-member districts, council term limits
The Mission Charter Review Committee proposed almost 40 amendments to the city constitution, which citizens will vote on in the May 4 election. Even though council term limits and single-member districts were not among the proposed amendments for the 2024 ballot, the CRC discussed the possibility of including them in the next charter review process. …
Read MoreMission postpones adding utility board to charter
For months, the City of Mission and a committee of Missionites have been working to draft an updated version of the city charter that the constituents will vote on in the May 4 election. City Attorney Victor Flores, who said he acts as a scribe to the Charter Review Committee, presented the first draft of…
Read MoreUTRGV Athletics Completes Upgrade to Soccer and Track & Field Complex
RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) student-athletes got their first look inside the new buildings at the UTRGV Soccer and Track & Field Complex on Wednesday, celebrating the completion of $10 million in enhancements to their facility. The new buildings include more than 13,500 square feet of space for…
Read MoreSharyland board finalist for H-E-B award
H-E-B named Sharyland Independent School District’s school board a finalist in its annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program for Outstanding School Board. The award recognizes boards that demonstrate academic and student progress in their district, that identify and address community needs and that engage with their community creatively and novelly. Sharyland is one of…
Read MoreSISD preps for statewide teacher incentive program
Sharyland ISD is applying to participate in the Teacher Incentive Allotment — a statewide program Texas lawmakers established to retain teachers and give them access to a six-figure salary. Legislators created the TIA in 2019 during the 86th legislative session. Teachers in the program are eligible to generate annual allotment funds for their district based…
Read MoreMission CISD superintendent contract called into question
Over the 2023 summer, a Mission community member publicly requested a forensic audit of Mission CISD following the accusation that the superintendent’s contract was at risk of violating the Texas Education Code. Even though the district has not done a forensic audit yet, one of the board members says it is time for the trustees…
Read MoreLa Joya ISD Partners with MoakCasey
In a steadfast commitment to continuous improvement and educational excellence, the La Joya Independent School District is delighted to announce the ongoing collaboration with MoakCasey, a renowned educational consulting firm. This dynamic partnership is centered around the development and refinement of the district scorecard and evaluation tool. The district recognizes the crucial role of comprehensive…
Read MoreQueen Citrianna 86th: Roots to crown
After a year of her reign, Queen Citrianna LXXXVI reflects on her roots as White Wing Queen and the community work she’s accomplished with her Royal and Tangerine Court. On September 26, 2021, Cassie Jade Garcia greeted the public eye as the newly incoming White Wing Queen, selected by the City of Peñitas during…
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