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Former Mission media relations director quit after demotion, filing complaint
Former City of Mission Media Relations Director Sydney Hernandez resigned last month after being demoted and filing a complaint against Fire Chief Mike Silva, allegations that a city investigation found were unfounded. Hernandez essentially complained that Silva had been telling people she would be fired, according to her complaint and communication related to…
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The Valley’s Best
Lady Lobos Win RGVCCA Meet of Champions A select few people on Earth find long distance running therapeutic rather than torturous, unlike most mere mortals. Those individuals thrive on pushing pain’s limits, defying the physical and psychological boundaries that the average person would avoid like the plague. The runner seeks that adversity. One…
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Death Notices
Adan Alaniz EDINBURG – Adan Alaniz, 79, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at his Edinburg home. Aristobal Alaniz McALLEN – Aristobal Alaniz Jr., 85, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at his home. Lucia Alaniz EDINBURG – Lucia Alaniz, 91, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at her Edinburg home. Paul…
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Events Calendar
September 25 & 26 – Hidalgo County will hold a public auction of general merchandise, vehicles, and equipment on Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. at Bond & Bond Auctioneers, 2101 I-69C in Edinburg. Buyers can register at bondauctioneers.com. They may also register and bid online through proxibid.com and equipmentfacts.com. Details and an itemized list of…
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Death Notices
Daniel Alaniz ALTON – Daniel Alaniz, 58, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in McAllen. Cesar Banda EDINBURG – Cesar Banda, 66, passed away on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg. Genoveva Becho MISSION – Genoveva R. Becho, 91, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, in McAllen. Roque Cavazos…
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Events Calendar
September 18 – The Edinburg Municipal Court will host a Mobile Outreach Docket for residents with outstanding tickets or warrants at El Tule Recreational Center, 700 S. Veterans Blvd. in Edinburg, from 2 to 7 p.m. Residents with a Class C misdemeanor, such as an outstanding traffic citation or warrant, can pay their fines or…
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Coming Attractions
September 18 UTRGV presents “The Fruits of the Valley” Gallery Magazine Showcase creative writing exhibition running from Sept. 9 to 25 at the Charles and Dorothy Clark Art Gallery, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. A reception will be held Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at the gallery. Admission is free. September 19 The 2026 Kemp’s…
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Pocos Pero Locos
Huskies seek historic 4-0 start tonight against Lopez Finding a diamond in the Texas brush country isn’t easy. It’s an impossible task. So consider the miraculous existence of a luminous gem in La Joya, Texas. Straddling 7 Mile, nestled between Texan and Western Road, Juarez Lincoln High School sits on the edge of one…
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Death Notices
Marco Cantu MISSION – Marco Aurelio Cantu, 72, passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Edinburg. Joshua Colunga EDINBURG – Joshua Colunga, 19, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at his home. Guadalupe Davila EDINBURG – Guadalupe Davila, 54, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at McAllen Medical Center. Nancy Fears MISSION…
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Coming Attractions
September 11-12 The City of Edinburg hosts the 12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events Center, 315 W. McIntyre St. This year’s festival spotlights 31 standout independent works. Events range from the red-carpet opening night to a red-carpet awards gala, with a pitch competition and workshops between. Admission…
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Events Calendar
September 11 – The Mission Fire Department invites the community to the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Mission Central Fire Station, 415 W. Tom Landry St. September 11 – The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2026 Latina Leadership Conference will be held at the Mission Event Center in Mission. Registration…
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Next Stop, San Antonio
Vaqueros carry 1-0 record to Alamodome vs Roadrunners The UTRGV Vaqueros returned home Saturday night and began the sequel to their historic inaugural season in explosive fashion, demolishing the visiting UT Permian Basin Falcons 44-0 in front of over 13,000 fans to start their 2026 campaign 1-0. The Vaqueros are now 8-0 at…