Area News
La Joya says TRO prevents electioneering
The city of La Joya says a temporary restraining order issued last week will prevent the city from implementing a new electioneering ordinance for at least the first two days of early voting and that electioneering under the order will be governed by rules from last year — which means the city won’t allow any…
Read MorePeñitas City Manager to run for Pct. 3 Commissioner
As elections lie around the corner, individuals across Hidalgo County rise to the occasion to dip their toes in public service. Beto Garza, current Peñitas City Manager, announced Thursday that he is ready to serve the county by running against Everardo Villarreal for Precinct 3 Commissioner this coming March. With his campaign, Garza said he…
Read MoreMcAllen ISD board taps Gutierrez for superintendent in 5-2 vote
The McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees picked Rene Gutierrez, current superintendent of Brownsville ISD, as lone finalist to lead McAllen schools during a special meeting Monday. Gutierrez has served as superintendent in Brownsville since 2019. Interim Superintendent Rosalba De Hoyos — formerly an assistant superintendent at the district — has helmed McAllen ISD…
Read MoreMcAllen mayor held in contempt after court no-show
A judge held McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos in contempt of court Monday after he failed to show up for a trial he was slated to serve in as a defense attorney. Villalobos, however, told the Progress Times Tuesday that he had previously indicated that he wouldn’t be available and that he sent a representative to…
Read MoreSISD Compensation
Trustees reassess Sharyland ISD employee compensation plan Sharyland administrators said they have been working to find the funds to provide raises to district employees. But because the state government did not supply additional funding to public schools during the 2023 regular legislative session, SISD and other districts throughout Texas have had to delay employee raises.…
Read MoreAnnual Citizens Awards make a legendary comeback
‘Mr. Mission Award’ now the ‘Beto Salinas Legacy Award’ Last Thursday evening, the Progress Times welcomed esteemed members of Mission at the Mission Event Center to celebrate influential and impactful members of the community through its Annual Citizens Awards. Publisher Dee Rendon acted as the event’s master of ceremonies, announcing a surprising change to the…
Read MoreTrustees reassess Sharyland ISD employee compensation plan
Sharyland administrators said they have been working to find the funds to provide raises to district employees. But because the state government did not supply additional funding to public schools during the 2023 regular legislative session, SISD and other districts throughout Texas have had to delay employee raises. The Sharyland trustees said they have received…
Read MoreMCISD trustees request bids for insurance consultant
After a lengthy discussion, Mission CISD’s board of trustees voted against renewing the school district’s contract with Carlisle Insurance for their consulting services. The decision to go out for bids for an insurance consultant came down to a 5-2 vote, with Jerry Zamora and Iris Iglesias dissenting. The trustees that voted in favor of the…
Read MoreWhat to know about the Tax Ratification Election
Mission residents have the opportunity to vote for more state aid for Mission CISD without increasing taxes and homeowner tax relief in the Nov. 7 election. PROPOSITION A Proposition A is the item related to state aid for Mission CISD. On the ballot, it reads: “Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $1.1130 per $100…
Read MoreCity of Mission to update charter
It has been 36 years since Mission updated its city charter. However, residents will soon have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the changes they want to see in the documents that define the framework of their city. Staff, the mayor and council enlisted the help of community members to update the charter by…
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