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Mission sued over 2021 police chase wreck
An innocent bystander severely injured in a high-speed Mission Police Department chase in 2021 sued earlier this month both the city and the man pursued in the chase, alleging they were negligent leading up to the collision that changed his life. The car wreck that injured Enrique Rodriguez — at the time a 19-year-old delivery…
Read MoreFindings on La Joya ISD intervention appeal favors state
A findings of fact and conclusions of law filed Friday on La Joya ISD’s attempt to resist a Texas Education Agency takeover found several of the district’s arguments unconvincing, confirming agency allegations of board mismanagement and undisclosed conflicts of interest. The agency is attempting to install a board of managers to oversee the district after…
Read MorePalmview PD gets MOS Red Dot handguns
This article appeared in the September 29, 2023 issue of Progress Times. The Palmview Police Department took routine trials of new handguns at the La Joya Water Supply Plant shooting range Monday. The gun, containing a Modular Optical System (MOS) Red Dot system, is the first of its kind within Rio Grande Valley law enforcement.…
Read MorePolice arrest former Pharr PD chief
Officers from Pharr PD arrested Andy Harvey, the department’s former chief, Saturday evening on allegations that he abused a 911 service and resisted arrest. According to a criminal complaint from the Pharr Police Department, Harvey made “abusive or harassing” statements to dispatcher Abigail Cuevas via several non-emergency text messages, after which he resisted police arresting…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg approves Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
Edinburg, TX – On Tuesday, Sept 19, 2023, the City of Edinburg gave the green light to a multimillion-dollar budget that will pave the way for tax cuts and continuing capital projects. The Edinburg City Council officially adopted the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Community-Centric Approach: Property Tax Rate Decrease: A notable highlight…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC continues significant growth in North Industrial Park with Nicho Produce’s Expansion
Edinburg, TX – More progress is coming to the North Industrial Park. The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) is proud to announce the exciting expansion of Nicho Produce, a local produce company. This development marks a significant milestone in Edinburg’s economic growth, bringing numerous job opportunities and reinforcing the EEDC’s commitment to fostering a thriving…
Read MoreMission lowers tax rate, approves budget, raises
This article originally ran in the Sept. 22 issue of the Progress Times. The City of Mission lowered its tax rate for the first time since 2017. As of Sept. 11, the new tax rate is $0.5276 per $100 valuation — about a 0.43% decrease from the previous tax rate of $0.5299. However, due to…
Read More‘Never too late to graduate’
This article was originally published in the Sept. 22 issue of the Progress Times. Mission CISD alums have a second chance at earning their high school diploma with the district’s new academic program for adults — Options II. The program is in its inaugural year, but at least nine enrollees are already on track to…
Read MoreFormer trustee named in-house counsel at McAllen ISD
McAllen Independent School District trustees named attorney and former school board trustee John Ball the district’s first staff attorney Monday after learning last month that the district’s general counsel intended to change its billing structure. Ball served on the board for four years, choosing not to run for reelection in 2017. He practices law in…
Read MoreLa Joya ISD board OKs superintendent contract
La Joya ISD trustees approved a contract with Heriberto “Beto” Gonzalez Wednesday evening, officially making him the permanent superintendent of the district. Gonzalez joined the district as interim in April after the hasty departure of Gisela Saenz. The board named him the lone finalist for superintendent last month. “I know that it’s not easy coming…
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