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Alleged drunk driver plows into the old courthouse
Edinburg, TX– On April 8, 2023, at about 7:30 a.m., Edinburg police officers were dispatched to the area of 10th Ave. and University Dr. in reference to a single-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a white Ford F-150 drove east through the iron protective gates and struck a secondary fence surrounding an A/C unit…
Read MoreSharyland Rattlers make State
By: Juan “Tony” Villarreal Today, at Brownsville Sports Park in the UIL Region IV Finals, the Sharyland Rattlers defeated the Leander Rouse Raiders by a score of 2-1. With this victory, the Rattlers are going to the UIL 5A boys’ soccer state tournament. “I’m extremely proud of (the boys),” head coach Jorge Guerra said. “Everything that…
Read MoreFormer Starr County attorney indicted on bribery, extortion and theft charges
The FBI arrested former Starr County Attorney Victor Canales Jr. on bribery, extortion and theft charges Friday. Victor Canales Jr., 49, of Rio Grande City — who represented Starr County from 2005 to 2022 — provided other public officials with legal advice and prosecuted misdemeanor cases. Canales also controlled the Starr County Attorney’s Office bank…
Read More‘It’s good to be back’ Mission hires new fire chief
It’s been 25 years since Fire Chief Adrian Garcia lived in Mission, but he said he is glad to be back. The 49-year-old was born in McAllen but raised in Mission. He started his career in the fire service industry at the Mission Fire Department in 1991, but life’s path pulled him away from the…
Read MoreNew health director hired in Mission
Steven Kotsatos joins the City of Mission staff with more than two decades of government experience and 11 years of environmental health service experience under his belt. The Ohio native became the health director March 20, and so far, he is enjoying his time in the new role. “I like it. Everyone here is very…
Read MoreNew bills impacting taxpayers, South Texas ISD funding
School districts across Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties banded together in an attempt to change legislation that affects taxes and South Texas ISD funding. State Rep. Sergio Muñoz (D-Palmview) recently introduced two bills that could set those changes into motion. In January, Mission CISD and Sharyland ISD joined about 20 RGV districts in passing a…
Read MoreLa Joya ISD may not replace about 130 teachers as part of ‘Staffing Adjustment Plan’
The La Joya Independent School District may not replace about 130 teachers who resign or retire when the school year ends. Under the plan, La Joya ISD may not replace 22 elementary school teachers, 76 middle school teachers and 34 high school teachers. “It’s not necessarily that we’re cutting,” said school board Trustee Anthony Uresti.…
Read MoreLa Joya ISD may include 2% or 3% raise in 2023-2024 budget
The La Joya Independent School District may reward employees with a 2% or 3% raise. During a work session on Wednesday afternoon, the school board reviewed detailed proposals for a 2% raise and a 3% raise. The proposals also included pay adjustments based on a salary study prepared by the Texas Association of School Boards.…
Read MoreState Rep. Sergio Muñoz Jr. settles legal malpractice lawsuit
State Rep. Sergio Muñoz Jr. settled a legal malpractice lawsuit in January, ending more than eight years of litigation. The lawsuit pitted Muñoz against The Law Funder, a New Jersey-based company that loaned money to lawyers. After a two-day trial in August 2022, a jury determined that Muñoz had caused the company $1.2 million in…
Read MoreMission police officer charged with disorderly conduct after incident on South Padre Island
The South Padre Island Police Department charged an off-duty Mission police officer with disorderly conduct on Saturday. Mission police Chief Cesar Torres announced the arrest of Officer Arturo Casanova Jr. on Saturday afternoon. “I am committed to preserving the public’s confidence and trust in the Mission Police Department,” Torres said in a statement. “We will…
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