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Former Edinburg school board trustee sues district

Former Edinburg school board member Miguel “Mike” Farias sued Edinburg CISD last week, alleging the district had violated the Texas Open Meetings Act several times over the course of the last year. Farias, formerly the board’s president, served as a trustee until he declined to run for reelection in 2024. In his suit,…

“We Expect to be the District Champs”

Patriots travel to Pharr to face 4-1 PSJA Southwest With most Big 7 football programs on bye this week, a confident Mission Veterans Patriots squad (4-1, 1-0 DIST) goes on the road to face another team near the top of 5A-2 Region IV District 16 PSJA Southwest Javelinas (4-1, 0-1 DIST) tonight. …

Lady Rattlers eyeing District title after win over Lady Eagles After missing the playoffs last year, the Sharyland Lady Rattlers volleyball team is steamrolling toward the postseason this year. The Lady Rattlers are now 23-10 and 6-1 in District after a Tuesday night, three-set sweep of the always-tough Mission Lady Eagles, winning 25-12,…

South Texas ISD board votes out deputy superintendent, finance chief

MERCEDES — The South Texas Independent School District Board of Directors voted to approve voluntary resignation agreements with Deputy Superintendent Efrain Garza and Assistant Superintendent for Finances and Operations Marla Knaub Tuesday before also voting to terminate Knaub’s contract. The board discussed those decisions — along with a couple of unrelated items — behind…

Company Alleges Bias in Mission’s Bidding Process

A representative for a company with accounts across the country believes the city of Mission did not provide a fair shot for a recent bid for sludge management services and appealed the city’s decision to award the contract to a south Texas company. Peyton Golden, Municipal/Event Sales Manager for the Central Region of…

Mission settles former deputy city attorney’s suit

The city of Mission agreed in March to pay its former deputy city attorney $25,000 and provide her with a neutral letter of reference to settle a lawsuit she filed against the city. Esther Peña sued Mission in 2024, alleging city leadership had discriminated against her and retaliated against her before firing her in…

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…

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…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE- San Juan 1st Choice Storage

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE San Juan 1st Choice Storage facility’s notice of public sale of property to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale will be Sunday, October 18, 2026. Sale will close at 1pm. Property can be seen at https://bid13.com/ Space is located at 120 N. Veterans Blvd, San Juan TX, 78589. Seller reserves the right to…

PUBLIC NOTICE- Mission City Council

PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. at the Mission Council Chambers, 1201 E. 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Conditional Use Permit: Janette Salinas desires a Conditional Use Permit for a Bar and for the Sale & On-site…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING- Palmview Planning and Zoning Board

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Palmview Planning and Zoning Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Palmview City Hall Council Chambers, 400 West Veterans Blvd, Palmview, Texas to consider the following: • Consideration to rezone from its present designated land use…

Edinburg Police Chief Announces Retirement

Chief Ayala’s career in law enforcement represents a full-circle journey rooted in the local community. A 1983 graduate of Edinburg High School, he began his dedication to public service in his hometown early on, working as a volunteer reserve officer and a dispatcher for the Edinburg Police Department. Prior to returning to lead the agency,…

Council Denies Pay Raises for Fire, Police

The Mission city council unanimously voted to keep the salaries of the fire and police departments steady at a special meeting held September 15 to adopt a budget for the next fiscal year which begins October 1. The number of personnel in each department will also remain the same. The vote came after…

Mission school board warned of impending finance crunch

Mission CISD Superintendent Criselda “Cris” King told her board at a meeting last week that the district will drain its monetary reserves by a perilous degree and likely invite Texas Education Agency intervention over the course of the next three years if it doesn’t take steps promptly to fix long unaddressed “structural” financial problems. …

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…

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…

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…

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE- CITY OF ALTON, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF ALTON, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Alton, Texas (the “City”) will convene at its regular meeting place at the Alton City Hall Commission Chambers, 509 South Alton Blvd., in Alton, Texas at 7:30 o’clock p.m., Alton, Texas…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE San Juan 1st Choice Storage facility’s notice of public sale of property to satisfy landlord’s lien. Sale will be Sunday, October 18, 2026. Sale will close at 1pm. Property can be seen at https://bid13.com/ Space is located at 120 N. Veterans Blvd, San Juan TX, 78589. Seller reserves the right to…

PUBLIC NOTICE- Mission Planning and Zoning Commission

PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting and conduct public hearings on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Mission Council Chambers, 1201 E. 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: A 0.19 acre tract of land, out of Block 4, Erdhal Subdivision,…

Progress Times Español

PUBLIC NOTICE- Rios Towing LLC

PUBLIC NOTICE Rios Towing LLC 7886 W Mile 3 Rd Mission, TX 78574 (956) 240-1036 #0603670VSF #006033208C https://www.tdlr.texas.gov 1966 Chrysler New Yorker VIN# CH43J63116659 La Joya PD Total Due: $787.02 1972 DATSUN 1600 VIN# 2NL510TDX28811 La Joya PD Total Due: $787.02

Sep 18, 2026 · translated from Spanish by AI — the link opens the original

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING-City of Sullivan City

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sullivan City will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget on: Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Sullivan City Public Library 203 Paloma St. Sullivan City, Texas 78595 The hearing will provide an opportunity for the public to…

Two Big 7 Squads Duel Before District

Non-district finale: La Joya at Sharyland As the non-district portion of the 2026-27 high school football season concludes, it represents a final opportunity for two Big 7 programs to make adjustments before the district gauntlet. For the Sharyland Rattlers (1-2) and La Joya Coyotes (2-1), Week 4 grants these squads the opportunity to…

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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