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WEEK 3 BIG 7 FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
Diamondbacks out to remain undefeated, Patriots out to bounce back Week 3 of Valley football is here, and it couldn’t have come soon enough after last week’s buzzsaw. Six of the seven Big 7 football teams suffered defeats with Sharyland Pioneer being the standalone victor. As the season progresses identities are forming, reputations are being…
Read MoreOnly One Gets to Win
Juarez-Lincoln Huskies (0-2) vs. Mission Eagles (0-2) The Friday Night Lights are back! It’s borderline criminal that it takes a whole week to circle around but we finally made it and now we can look forward to watching some football tonight. We have a special one for you folks as two teams that represent the…
Read MoreCustodial death under investigation
An attorney is seeking answers after his client died two days after being in the custody of the Alton Police Department. Carlos A. García of The Law Office of Carlos A. García held a press conference at his office last Friday afternoon concerning the incident. “There was a tragic loss of life this week,” said…
Read MoreMutual aid agreements and more for Mission EMS
The Mission Fire Department added more resources to its emergency medical services arsenal, helping ensure rapid response times in case of a large-scale event. At the Aug. 28 Mission City Council meeting, the city leaders approved mutual aid agreements with Trans-Starr EMS L.L.C and Skyline EMS Inc. for ambulance provider services. The two companies are…
Read MoreSISD holds fundraiser for autism awareness
Sharyland ISD has spent the last few years amping up its special education program. With specific curriculum, new spaces and year-round events designed to focus on the needs of students with disabilities, Special Education Director Dr. Leila Flores-Torres said the district has much to celebrate. Among SISD’s recently developed initiatives is the Run for Autism…
Read MoreFriday Night Yikes
(0-1) Rowe Warriors vs. (0-1) La Joya Coyotes Tonight we visited La Joya’s very own Coyotes as they faced up against the Warriors of Mcallen Nikki Rowe. Friday night lights never looked so good and the boys in red were out there doing the most for their home crowd. La Joya won the coin toss…
Read MoreFirst Win or Second Loss
Rowe Warriors at La Joya Coyotes Our Progress Times game of the week features the Nikki Rowe Warriors at the La Joya Coyotes. The Coyotes are coming off a 40-3 loss to the Rivera Raiders of Brownsville and in a game where they were only able to put up three points, we expect for things…
Read MoreSISD lowers tax rate again, talks possible future bond
For the fifth year in a row, Sharyland ISD lowered the tax rate for residents. And for the second year in a row, the board of trustees approved a defeasance to pay off district debt sooner. At the Aug. 28 meeting, the board of trustees approved a $0.9575 tax rate per $100 valuation for the…
Read MoreFree lunch program expands at Sharyland ISD
Last year, Sharyland ISD provided free meals to the students at five campuses throughout the school year. It was the first time in district history that any Sharyland school qualified for free in-house meals. This year, the district expanded the program to eight campuses. The no-cost meals are available through a federal program called Community…
Read MoreTaxes, tax relief and state aid for Mission CISD voters
For the first time since 2017, Mission CISD did not lower its tax rate. However, with a new state tax relief bill, homeowners could still see a decrease in the taxes they pay to the school district. Residents will have the opportunity to vote for the tax relief in November, and more state aid for…
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