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Peñitas gets police station, fire department

By Lea Victoria Juarez he second police station is now open in Peñitas. Located on the northern side of the city at 2001 3 Mile Road, the station will house the patrol staff. Officers can file reports and conduct bookings at the new location. Investigations and administration will still be at the station on the south side of Peñitas. Officers from other law enforcement agencies will also be able to utilize the facilities. The site will also house impounded vehicles, which is a first for the city. Up until now, impounded vehicles would remain on the towing company’s grounds and that company would collect the funds. Now, the impound at the police station will bring in additional revenue to the city. “I just hope that with this building and police presence in itself will deter criminal activity,” Mayor Rigo Lopez said. “Since we ran (for office), our platform was to bring more police presence to the north. This is just the beginning of a lot of great things to come to the city of Peñitas. We are investing in our police force and this is just the start of what’s coming.” City Manager Omar Romero said the building is

being rented at market rate of $1,200. It was then reduced by improvements needed to be made, such as paint and fencing. At the Feb. 19 ribbon cutting ceremony, Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa said a few words about the town where he grew up. But Hinojosa grew up south of the expressway, what he calls Old Peñitas. “For me, it’s amazing the growth that has taken place in Peñitas, and that’s due to the leadership that it has,” the senator said. “They’re making sure we provide the proper support, the proper infrastructure, the proper tools so that our law enforcement and first responders can be available to protect and respond to the needs of our citizens.” In addition to the north side station, Peñitas residents can also expect to see a fire department in the near future. At the last city council meeting, the council approved a volunteer fire department for the city. Starting in March, anyone can apply to be a volunteer. Training meetings will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Peñitas Public Library. The city is working with grant programs and other municipalities to obtain all the necessary equipment.

Pioneer hosts Special Olympics basketball competition

By Luciano Guerra

hen it comes to sports competitions, there are winners and there are losers. The winners receive accolades and are featured in sports pages and on magazine covers while the losers are encouraged to work harder so that they too may be winners next time. After all, as legendary Green Bay Packers’ head coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” While that ‘winning is ev-

erything’ attitude is prevalent throughout our society, there is one organization that assures that all participants in its athletic competitions emerge as winners – Special Olympics. As the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics transforms the lives of 4.5 million athletes in 170 countries through its sports competitions. Competitions such as the Texas Area 1 Basketball Competition held at Shary-

land Pioneer High School Saturday. With five basketball courts

housed in three gyms, Pioneer High School has become the new

home of the Area 1 basketball competition which outgrew its former home at Weslaco High School. As an Adaptive Physical Education coach at Pioneer High School and Special Olympics coordinator for SISD, Guillermo Guzman played a major role in organizing Saturday’s event. As Guzman shared, the facilities available at Pioneer High made it an ideal venue for such a large event. “The fact that we have five gyms available here at Pioneer has made

Men, women to don heels for history

By Lea Victoria Juarez n the name of females, men and women will slip on their high heels and march for a mile to raise money for scholarships. The Junior Service League of Mission is hosting their First Annual Walking in the Heels of History walk. For $25, people can walk exactly one mile at Bannworth Park to honor National Women’s History Month and donate to a scholarship fund for girls from Mission CISD and Sharyland ISD. Registrants don’t actually

have to walk in high heels, but it is preferred that they do. The idea is to pay reverence to the the female trailblazers by, almost literally, taking a walk in their shoes. “This is our way of honoring the women pioneers that have come before us, that have paved the way to give us the opportunity to hold the positions we hold today, and be able to work in some of the fields that we work in today,” JSL Board Advisor Deborah Cordova said. It’s no mistake that the event is titled “First Annual,” according to Cordova.

As the event chair, she fully intends to make this a yearly tradition. JSL usually hosts two fundraisers throughout the year for their scholarship giveaway. Enough money is raised to give $500 scholarships to three girls from Mission CISD and Sharyland ISD each. With the one-mile walk, Cordova said the board hopes to either increase the scholarship amount or give additional scholarships. As a 1995 Mission High School graduate, Cordova said she felt it was necessary to give back to the communi-

ty she calls home. “I would like to continue seeing our Mission citizens continue to prosper,” the attorney said. “And being that it is a women’s group, it was a good way to be part of an organization that focuses on community service for our Mission area.” The theme for the event is “Working to form a more perfect union, honoring women in public service and government.” Following the walk, there will be a ceremony honoring four prominent female members from the community.

The honorees are: • Mission’s first city councilwoman - Maurine Duncan Nikolaus • MCISD’s first woman school board member - Rosalinda Gonzalez • JSL founding member Mary Alice Conway Martin • Local successful businesswoman - Janet Vackar “Since this is our first walk it is important to acknowledge some of Mission’s first women,” Cordova said. Rick Venecia, 41, will be participating in the walk with heels, alongside several

the process a lot smoother,” Guzman explained. “The family members are very appreciative of the accommodations we have and the fact that they can actually walk around to see what their son or daughter is doing. While we are very grateful and appreciative to Weslaco for what they did to host this event for the past 10 years, we’re more spread out so we’re able to accommodate more students. This is an event for the entire Rio

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other men that have already agreed to do the same. He knows members of the junior service league and, as 5k competitor, he agreed to do the one mile. Venecia said he isn’t one to turn down any kind of community service and this event was no different. “It’s all for the cause and to empower our young female generation because there is a lot for them to look forward to,” Venecia said. “I’m excited. There are some nerves, I may fall once or twice, but it comes with the cause. It’s all in good fun.”

INSIDE

INDEX

Diamondbacks claim championship

Memories of Iwo Jima

The boys’ basketball team defeats the PSJA Beas in the bi-district round of playoffs to earn first ever post-season win.

This week marks the 71st anniversary that U.S. Marines raised the U.S. flag over Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945.

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See IWO JIMA page 3

Lifestyle | pg. 3

Entertainment | pg. 2

Elections | pg. 4

Sports | pg. 6

Voter information The last day of early voting for the primary election is Feb. 26. Election Day is March 1. See VOTER page 4

Obituaries | pg. 9

Classifieds | pg. 11

entertainment

Coming H Attractions

February 26-28 • “Late Bloomers,” a stage comedy about Winter Texans, written by Eric Wiley and produced by Thirteen O’clock Theatre, will be held at Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, 415 W. University Drive. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets are $8 general admission and $6 for seniors. Purchase at edinburgarts.com and at the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library in Edinburg. Call 383-6246 for more information. February 26-28 • William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is the third featured performance for the 2015-16 season of the STC Theatre. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday which is interpreted by student interns. Individual ticket prices for Main Stage productions are $5 for students/faculty/senior citizens/military and $10 general admission. Individual Studio productions cost $5 general admission. All productions will be at STC’s Cooper Center, 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. For information, call 872-2301. February 27 • The UTRGV Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg. Call 6653881 for information. March 3 • The Harlingen Concert Association presents The Young Irelanders at 7:30 p.m. at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. For tickets, call Jan Ayoub at 399-5294. March 4 • The Rio Grande Valley Concert Band will perform at Trinity Worship Center in Pharr at 3 p.m. Musicians with band performance experience are invited to join. Contact Gene Goede, director, at 682-9225 for information. March 6 • The Rio Grande Valley Concert Band will perform at El Valle Del Sol in Mission at 3 p.m. For now and in the future, musicians with band performance experience are invited to join. The band has a special need for players of clarinets, flutes and percussion instruments. Contact Gene Goede, director, at 682-9225 for information. March 10 • The Upper Valley Art League “Art at Work” opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chase Bank Tower in McAllen. The new exhibit will run through June 4. March 12 • The opening reception for the Upper Valley Art League’s Fiber Arts exhibit will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the UVAL gallery. UVAL is located at 921 E. 12th St. in the Kika de la Garza Fine Arts Center in Mission. (To see the complete Coming Attractions calendar, go to ptrgv.com.)

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Celebrate Brazil at 40th Annual BorderFest ple who buy a ticket to one ket. In 2014, he was named doors and 8 p.m. on the Main

IDALGO – Celebrate the Spirit of Brazil at the 40th Annual BorderFest in Hidalgo on March 3 to 6. Admission has been lowered to $10 at the gate for adults this year, and BorderFest is partnering with St. Jude’s Hospital for children with cancer by donating $1 of each entry fee to the hospital. Children four to 12 are $5. Visitors can also buy a two-day pass for just $10 if purchased in advance. A three-day pass is $15 a person. Children under three are free. Veterans, active duty military and National Guard are free with ID. Also, peo-

of the BorderFest concerts can use their concert ticket to get into BorderFest without buying another ticket. Pre-sale tickets are available at Hidalgo City Hall and State Farm Arena. They are also available at the following locations throughout the Valley: Palinque Grill, Polle Palenque and Taco Palinque. Luis Coronel has been named BorderFest International Ambassador of Goodwill for 2016. Originally from Tucson, Ariz., Coronel decided to concentrate on music at age 16. His first recorded album “Con La Frente en Alto” reached certified gold in the Latin mar-

New Artist of the Year at the Latin billboard Music Awards. A variety of acts and performers will be on stage throughout the three-day festival. Brazilian performers will demonstrate Capiera, the Brazilian form of martial arts developed by slaves to avoid cruel punishment by their masters. Contacto Animales Alejandro Milan is bringing animals from the Brazilian rain forest that On Friday, concerts begin with Takeover at 8 p.m. in State Farm Arena, Luis Coronel on the Main Outdoor Stage, Samba performers at 7:30 on the World Stage Out-

Outdoor stage. On Saturday look for Ana Gabriel at 8 p.m. in the State Farm Arena and Ramon Ayala y Los Rojos, Los Traileros Del Norte and Siggno at different times on the Main Outdoor Stage. Parades are always a big part of BorderFest, beginning with the illuminated night parade on Friday, and the Grand Parade will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Tickets for these concerts can be purchased at Hidalgo City Hall, 710 E. Texano Dr. or at State Farm Arena, 2600 N 10th Street.

Tickets on sale for ‘Oklahoma’ and ‘Dixie Swim Club’

Aztec Princess to appear in season grand finale

ARLINGEN – The Harlingen Performing Arts Theater (HPAT) will present the musical “Oklahoma,” by Rodgers & Hammerstein on Feb. 26 to 28 and Mar. 3 to 6 at the theater located at 1209 Fair Park Blvd. Friday performances are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday performances are

ANTA ELENA – Karla Santoyo, the “Aztec Princess” from Aguascalientes, Mex., will appear Sunday, Feb. 28, in the Santa Maria Bullring grand finale. The gates open at 1 p.m. and food and beverage service is available. The bullfight starts at 4 p.m. Santoyo dominated the 2015 season with her style, executing sweeping classical passes to her bulls. She is from the Santoyo family dynasty of matadors. Her grandfather, her father, and her uncle were top ranked matadors during the 1950s through the early 90s. At just 20 years of age, she has mastered the real Santoyo style of fighting.

at 3:30 p.m. On Thursday, Mar. 3 there will be a 7:30 p.m. performance. Tickets are $20 for adults. The musical is set in Claremore, Oklahoma in 1906 and tells the story of Curly McLain and his romance with farm girl Laurey Williams. It features songs like “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” and “The Surrey with

Appearing in bullrings all over the world, she can take a bull from one side of the ring to the other in a style that appeals to all the fans, and when she turns her back on the bull she walks away without looking back. This will be her third year performing in the Santa Maria Bullring. Also appearing is Guillermo Ibarra, a top matador from Monterrey, Mexico. Tickets are $30, $35 and $40 and can be purchased at the Progress Times, 1217 N. Conway, Mission; Border Tire, Bus. 83 and E. Mayberry Loop, Mission, 956-5858473; or Fred Renk at 956481-3300.

the Fringe on Top.” When the original play opened on Broadway in 1941, it was a box office smash and ran for 2,112 performances. Rodgers and Hammerstein won a special Pulitzer Prize for “Oklahoma” in 1944. Tickets are now on sale for the April 22 to 24 and 25 to 27 performances of “The

Dixie Swim Club.” The dramatic comedy portrays a group of Southern women whose friendships began on the college swim team. They get together each August over a period of 33 years to catch up and meddle in each other’s lives. For ticket information for either show, call 412-7529.

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Memories of historic battle live on at Iwo Jima Museum

By Kathy Olivarez ARLINGEN – his week marks the 71st anniversary that U.S. Marines raised the U.S. flag over Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945. For those who have not yet visited the Iwo Jima Monument and the Iwo Jima Museum located on the grounds of the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, doing so is a chance to learn about one of the most important battles of World War II. It was the largest battle involving the United States Marines fought during the entire war and was anticipated to last three days. Instead, it started on Feb. 19, 1945 and lasted until March 26, 1945. Larry Crow, a volunteer at the Iwo Jima Museum, said it was a strategic battle because when American planes flew out of the islands toward Japan they had to fly over Iwo Jima. There were spotters on the island that could report to Japan what was coming. Taking the island’s spotters out before a possible attack on Japan was essential. Located halfway between the Marianna Islands and Japan, it provided a good place for refueling and restocking ships during the war even though the island was only five and a half miles long by two miles wide. The museum has pictures of each of the 27 Medal of Honor winners who fought at Iwo Jima, producing more Medal of Honor recipients than any other battle. Some

were awarded posthumously while others lived to tell the tale. Crow recounted a story told by a man named Lucas, a 17-year-old boy at the time. He watched a grenade fall near his sergeant and picked it up and hugged to his chest to keep it from killing the sergeant. Another fell and he picked that one up too. The two grenades exploded but must have lost their punch because Lucas managed to live through both explosions. His heroism won him the Medal of Honor. The museum is filled with artifacts on Iwo Jima, many preserved by soldiers who fought in the battle, and range from old shell casings to weapons and uniforms – from both sides, Japanese and American. One shell came from the first shell shot from the USS Nevada during the battle. One museum showcase has Japanese weapons, and a helmet with a bullet hole in it. Another has American weapons showcased. Valley native Harlon Block of Weslaco was one of the men placing the American Flag on top of Mount Suribachi as victory appeared imminent. A Pulitzer prize-winning photo made the Marines planting that flag famous. It is said when Harlon Block’s mother saw the picture, she recognized Harlon even though his back was to her. Harlon survived that day, but according to Crow, he had a “bad feeling” that many soldiers go through before they are about to die. He gave Glen

EVENTS CALENDAR

Feb ruary 26-March 18 – St. Paul’s Catholic Church is holding their annual Lenten Fish Fry every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s parish hall, 1119 Francisco Ave. in Mission. Cost is $7.50 for fish, sides, hush puppies and tortillas or bread. Free iced tea, coffee or water for those who dine in. Plates can be purchased at the door or tickets can be purchased at the parish office or after any mass. Tickets are good for any Friday. Call Charlie Ramirez at 956-867-1882 for information. Feb ruary 27 – Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr. in Mission, will hold a quilt show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The quilters present and discuss their quilts and talk about them and includes quilts from the community, as well as projects from the park’s quilting class. Admission is free. Hidden Valley Ranch is located west of Mission off Highway 83 at the Showers Rd exit, then north to the end of Western Rd. March Mar ch 1 – Join in the book discussion at Speer Memorial Library in Mission at 6:30 p.m. for “The Apple Orchard.” It takes place in the library’s Community Room. Copies of the book available for check; stop by the library or call 580-8754. Speer Memorial Library is located at 12th and Kika De La Garza in Mission. Mar ch 4 – The Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild will be offering classes as part of their “Schoolhouse” program. The classes held on Fridays, run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Texas College campus in Weslaco, Building G. Classes are $10 for members and $35 for non-members. The $25 pays for membership in the RGV Quilt Guild. Nancy Reisinger will teach “Sunburst Flowers: No Sew Applique.” For more information contact Karen Kill at schoolhousergvqg@gmail.com. Mar ch 5 – The Palm Valley Association of Retired School Personnel and the Texas Retired Teachers Association are offering a seminar about the retirement process. It runs from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Registration and the continental breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Lone Star National Bank corporate office, 520 E. Nolana, McAllen. Reservations are required. Send name, phone number and school district to Elena De los Santos Mycue at elenadlsm@sbcglobal.net or Jerry Albrecht at jerryal@hotmail.com. Mar ch 5 – The next Saturday Safari at the Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville explores the world of “Living Dinosaurs” and the connection that modern birds may be descendants of dinosaurs. It begins at 10 a.m. Each Saturday Safari is $15 per child or adult. Children must be 4 years or older. Pre-registration is required. Call 548-9453 to register or for more information or email the educ@ gpz.org. Mar ch 12 – San Benito Market Days, featuring vendors, live music and food, will be held during the Texas Independence Day Celebration on the Fairgrounds at FM 510 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Batts Street & Railroad Tracks. Call 3613804, Ext. 304, for info. (For daily events and upcoming weeks, see the full calendar at ptrgv.com.)

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Cleckler, a hometown buddy from Harlingen, his ring from basic training graduation and asked him to give it to his mother if he died. He was killed later that week as the battle raged on. When Cleckler returned home he tried to give the ring to Harlon’s mother who refused it and told Cleckler to keep it because Harlon gave it to him. Crow said he wore the ring for 58 years in honor of Harlon. When he died it was presented to the museum. Today, Harlon Block’s body rests in a grave site next to the replica of the Iwo Jima Monument on the Parade Grounds of the Marine Military Academy as a reminder to those who visit that “some gave all for freedom.” According to Crow, the reason the military thought the battle would only take three days was they had surveillance pictures of the island that showed where the big guns were located. When the guns were put out of commission, they thought the island would be relatively easy to take. They underestimated the Japanese general in charge, Lt. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, who took the big guns and hid them in caves. He would bring them out and shoot them and then pull them back to hide. When the battle was over it was discovered there were over 11 miles of tunnel under the island where Japanese soldiers could hide. It took 36 days to take all the guns out of commission. Marines had to go foxhole to

foxhole. Knowing he would get no help from Japan, Kuribayashi encouraged his men to fight to the death, taking out at least 10 of the enemy before they were killed. A total of 880 ships, including the landing craft, were assigned to Iwo Jima. There were supplies ships, tank carriers, a hospital ship, and troop transports. Over 70,000 men were committed to the battle though some were held in reserve. About 40,000 men were involved in the initial landing. Crow said compared to the invasion of Normandy, the invasion was small. At the invasion of Normandy, 4,500 ships including landing craft were involved and 170,000 men went ashore the first day. When the battle was over, Crow said there were 30,000 Marine casualties of which 6,820 were killed in battle. The U.S. Navy lost 735 men. There were 21,000 Japanese soldiers killed. The United States held Iwo Jima until the 1960s when President Lyndon B. Johnson deeded it back to Japan. Until that time it was used for military training maneuvers. For the Marines who fought so hard to gain control of the island, it was a bitter pill to swallow. In spite of deeding it back to Japan, the Coast Guard performed maneuvers there until 1991-92 when development of GPS coordinates rendered the island no longer useful, Crow said. Crow volunteers at the museum twice a week. He is available to give tours upon request. Most tours start with

a 30-minute movie about the battle. Then guests look at the artifacts in the museum, which has more artifacts from Iwo Jima than any other museum in the United States. Like the other volunteers who work there, Crow is passionate about letting visitors – es-

pecially young people – know that “freedom is not free.” Sometimes it is very costly. The Iwo Jima Monument located on the grounds of MMA was the model created by the sculptor who made the original monument located in Washington, D.C.

Spend Spring Break working with GPZ animals

‘Brave the Shave for Kids with Cancer’ is Feb. 28

ROWNSVILLE – Join the Gladys Porter Zoo staff working with the wild animals during the Gladys Porter Zoo Junior Zookeeper Camp. It runs from March 14 to 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The camp ends on March 19 at 6:30 p.m. with a Starlight Safari sleepover. Find out what it takes to take care of animals and get to help with some of the daily chores at the zoo. For the sleepover, additional friends and family can participate for just $25 each. Minimum age for sleepover is 7 years old. Jr. Zookeeper Camp is $175 and $155 for GPZ members. Pre-registration is required. Call 548-9453 to register or email educ@gpz. org for more information.

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octor’s Hospital will sponsor “Brave The Shave for Kids with Cancer” on Feb. 28 from 1:15 to 4 p.m. at the Edinburg Conference Center, 118 Paseo Del Prado in Edinburg. “Brave the Shave” is the St. Baldrick’s Foundation signature head-shaving event where more than 100 people are expected to shave their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer. Every three minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer; one in five won’t survive. Those that do survive often suffer long-term effects from the drugs that are often too strong for their bodies. St. Baldrick’s researches drugs to treat children’s cancers. Since it began, “Brave the Shave” has raised over $178 million dollars for children’s cancer research. For more information, go to stbaldricks.org/events/ valley or call Christi Esparza at 362-3203. Donations, volunteers, sponsors, matching gifts and memorial gifts are welcome.

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Election Day Information

he last day of early voting for the primary election is Feb. 26. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at all locations. Election Day is March 1. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voter ID requirements Photo identification will now be required for voting in person, as per a Supreme Court decision which upheld the Voter ID Law requirements. A voter will be required to show one of the following acceptable forms of photo identification at the polling location before the voter will be permitted to cast a vote: •Texas driver license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) (most common form of photo identification) •Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS •Texas personal identification card issued by DPS •Texas concealed handgun license issued by DPS •United States military or Veteran Affairs identification card containing the person’s photograph •United States citizenship or naturalization certificate containing the person’s photograph •United States passport Propositions In addition to elections, constituents will also vote for or against the following propositions: • economic security and prosperity • fair criminal justice system • climate

•the voting rights act • campus carry • comprehensive immigration reform Voters can find their precinct at the Hidalgo County website, under the Elections Department tab. Early voting polling sites Alton Precincts 88, 205, 211, 212, 247 – City Hall, 509 S. Alton Blvd., Comm. Chambers La Joya “New” La Joya City Hall, 701 E. Expressway , Main Entrance Mission Mission City Hall, 1201 East 8th, Community Room B&G at Bannworth Park, 1822 N. Shary Rd. , Gym Palmview Pct. #3 The Mansion, 2401 N. Moorefield, Back Entrance Peñitas Precincts 50, 145, 170, 194 & 195 – Peñitas Meeting Rm. Annex, 1320 S. Main St., Meeting Room Sullivan City Precincts 51 & 80 Sullivan Fire Station, 500 Cenizo Drive, Main Building Election Day polling sites Alton Precincts 88, 205, 211, 212, 247 – City Hall, 509 S. Alton Blvd., Comm. Chambers Granjeno Precincts 12 & 82 – City Hall, 6603 S. FM 494, Conference Room La Joya Precincts 11, 197, 198 & 257 – “New” La Joya City Hall, 701 E. Expressway , Main Entrance Precincts 64, 99,183, 217, 219 & 254 – Kika De La Garza School, 5441 N.

La Homa Road Mission Precincts 9, 218, 220, 243 & 248 – Veterans Memorial High School, 700 E. 2 Mile Road Precincts 103 – Kika De La Garza Building, 921 E. 12th St., Main Entrance Precincts 10, 63 & 102 – Mission City Hall, 1201 East 8th, Community Room Precincts 38, 188, 203 & 215 – B&G at Bannworth Park, 1822 N. Shary Rd. , Gym Precincts 75, 89, 125, 131, 133, 165, 182, 209, 241, 244 & 256 – Salinas Elementary School, 10820 N. Conway Precincts 93, 94,128 & 204 – Mission Fire Department, 415 W. Tom Landry , Training Room Precincts 28 & 98 – O’Grady Elementary School, 810 W. Griffin Parkway Precinct 83 – John H. Shary Elementary, 2300 N. , Glasscock Cafeteria Palmhurst Precincts 86,101& 236 – Church of Christ 1410 E. 3 Mile Road, Family Room Palmview Precincts 29, 100, 185 & 187 – Palmview City Hall, 400 W. Veterans Blvd. Precincts 78 & 210 – Pct. #3 The Mansion, 2401 N. Moorefield, Back Entrance Peñitas Precincts 50, 145, 170, 194 & 195 – Peñitas Meeting Rm. Annex, 1320 S. Main St., Meeting Room Sullivan City Precincts 51 & 80 Sullivan Fire Station, 500 Cenizo Drive, Main Building

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City receives clean audit results

By Kathy Olivarez ission had healthy fund balances in the utility, general operating and solid waste funds, according to the audit report for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas said he was pleased with the results. The mayor said a citizen had recently called him and accused him of lowering the tax rate to make it difficult for the next mayor who would have to raise taxes. But Salinas said he is very proud Mission has the lowest tax rate in the Valley at $0.49. “That is lower by 15 to 20 cents than most other towns in the Valley. Mission continues to grow and have healthy fund balances and provide for the needed city services in spite of the lower taxes,” the mayor said. “That is because we plan our growth very carefully and make rules that allow for a peaceful community.” Salinas said he was not sure whether he was going to run again when his current term is over but he was not lowering taxes to sabotage any future mayor. According to the budget, Mission had a total of $8,053,945 in fund balance of the operating fund including $4,566,551 in reserved committed or assigned funding and $3,487,394 in unreserved funds. At the end of the fiscal year there was $62,126,798 in the Utility Fund, $2,352,146 in the Golf Fund and $2,649,526 in the Solid Waste Fund. Salinas was particularly happy with the balance in the solid waste fund because the most the city ever received while working with BFI was $450,000.

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Grande Valley and we’re just happy to do our part.” As Guzman went on to explain, approximately 1,000 young athletes participated in this year’s basketball competition. As impressive as that number is, he fully expects this event to grow in the years to come. “Every year this event grows by approximately 100 to 120 participants,” Guzman said. “This being our first year, and with anything that’s this big in size, we have to make some changes to make things run smoother and to accommodate the students, the parents, the volunteers and everybody involved in and event such as this.” After the opening ceremonies which included a parade of athletes, the pledge of allegiance, the National Anthem, the Special Olympics

Now there is $2.6 million. In the general operating fund, revenues were projected at $32,828,593 while expenditures were set at $38,395,944. Funds from other sources were figured at $918,421. The actual revenues received in the operating fund were $33,674,987 while actual expenditures were $35,466,302. That left a favorable variance of $846,394 in the revenues and $2,929,642 in the expenditures. Funding from other sources was set at $918,421 while $1,603,931 was actually received creating a favorable variance of $685,510. The city of Mission also received an unqualified opinion for a clean audit based on procedures used for the audit. Meeting highlights Under zoning matters, a conditional use permit for serving alcohol at Evera Restaurant & Bar, 4001 S. Shary Road in Sharyland Plantation was approved for one year. It is located on the southeast corner of San Mateo and Shary Road. The owner protested to the council because they recently passed an ordinance that requires bars to close at midnight. She had a permit that allowed her to stay open until 2 p.m. and she has been caught violating the new hours. Salinas told her Mission’s rules were different from the state and she would have to abide by the 12 a.m. closure in order to stay in business. The conditional use permit allowing sale and onsite consumption of alcoholic beverages was approved for one year provided she abides by the rule. Later Salinas told Progress Times the council was planning for careful growth within the city. Anyone who

wants to open a bar and stay open until 2 a.m., a two-hour time when many disturbances tend to occur, could go to another city. He wants Mission to be a peaceful city. Under police business an interlocal agreement between the City of Mission and Mission Consolidated Independent School District for use of K-9’s for drug detection on the 22 campuses in the district. The contract allows 30 inspections of a three-hour length to search for drugs at a cost of $5000. Permission was granted to apply to the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division for a $60,000 grant to purchase a Police Department License Plate Reader. It will be used in traffic stops to provide critical information for the protection of citizens. It can help identify stolen cars and help determine traffic density in congested locations. A four-way stop at the corner of Gastel and Iowa Streets was approved due to heavy traffic. Approval was granted for the police to apply to the Texas Department of Transportation for temporary closure of the outside lane of FM 1016 from Trinity to Military Highway during the south Texas Run for Strong event to be held Mar. 3 from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Approval to apply for a $50,500 grant from 2016 Homeland Security to purchase wild land firefighting coats and trousers was granted. The grant includes purchases for Alton, Palmview, La Joya, and Sullivan City. Fire Chief Alex Lopez was given approval to apply for a Wal-Mart grant for vests and hatchets for certified responders. Under board appointments Yolanda Martinez was

oath, led by 15-year old Veterans Memorial High School student Ethan Linares, and the carrying of the torch, by Pioneer High School student Axel Garcia, the 1,000 or so athletes were broken up into smaller groups and led into the different gyms to begin the competitions. Individual dribbling, shooting and passing skills as well as 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 basketball games made up the competitions. Afterwards the awards ceremonies were held in the school cafeteria. “Participants received either a first, second or third place medal; a fourth, fifth or sixth place ribbon or a certificate of participation,” Guzman said. “Every student gets recognition in some way. Just hearing their name called out is a big thrill for them.” While internationally, Special Olympics holds competitions in more than

30 Olympic-style individual and team sports, the large number of athletes in Area 1 has resulted in the sports offered being limited to basketball, bowling, bocce ball, powerlifting and track and field at the high school level and track and field at the elementary school level. As Area 1 director for Special Olympics, Lauro Garza shared what an event such as Saturday’s basketball competition means to the participants when he said, “The main goal is participation and inclusion. We don’t focus on their disabilities, we focus on their abilities. By participating in the different athletic competitions we offer the students not only have fun and get to be around their friends but they also develop self-esteem and they have an opportunity to benefit from all the positive things participation in individual as well as team sports gives you.”

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First grade testing questioned at La Joya Administrators and the school board trustees believe that students who have limited English proficiency (LEP) should be exempt from taking the TEAMS test, which is administered solely in English, because it is not an accurate measurement of their knowledge.

appointed to the Citizen’s Advisory Committee to represent the southwest district. Jane Garza was appointed to the Speer Memorial Library Board. Approval was granted to work authorization #22 with L&G Engineering for a traffic study on Shary Road.

The purpose is to synchronize traffic symbols at three intersections of Shary Road for better flow of traffic. The lights are located at Sharyland Plantation, Los Milagros and Los Indios Roads. Permission was granted to MCISD to use city hall for school board elections to be

held May 7. Following executive session the council approved removal of a claim for wastewater services for an address outside city limits that is not connected to city services. A Professional Services Contract with Mark Soussi, P.C. was also approved.

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Local wrestlers medal at state Lady Patriots’ Blanco earns bronze

By Luciano Guerra

Bronze medalist Klarissa Blanco of Veterans Memorial (top) pinned Alejandra Tinajero of North Dallas during Day 1 of the Texas UIL State Wrestling Tournament in Katy on February 19. Progress Times photos by Paul Brick

Gus Arpero of Palmview (bottom) was defeated by Christian Rains of Friendswood in the semifinal round of the State Wrestling Tournament and won sixth place.

Jesenia Gaytan (top) of Juarez-Lincoln pinned Lishawn Bennett of Arlington Houston in the Final round of the State Wrestling Tournament and won fifth place.

he event was the University Interscholastic League’s (UIL’s) State Wrestling Tournament, the venue was the Cypress-Fairbank ISD’s Berry Center and the participants were high school wrestlers from across the state that earned the right to compete for one of the highly coveted state medals. With only the top four wrestlers in each weight class from each of the UIL’s four regions qualified for the state tournament, sixteen boys and sixteen girls in each weight class took to the mats at the Berry Center last Friday in hopes of extending their seasons just one more day by earning the right to wrestle Saturday. Of the 16 Big 7 schools’ wrestlers that qualified for the state tournament, four returned with medals. Veterans Memorial’s Klarissa Blanco (185 lbs.) and Juarez-Lincoln’s Leslie Oliva (95 lbs.) both earned bronze medals while Oliva’s teammate, Jesenia Gaytan, earned a fifth place medal and Palm-

view’s Gustavo Arpero brought home his own sixth place medal. As seniors, the pressure to medal was especially intense for Oliva, Arpero and Blanco. As the only two of the four local qualifiers to have medaled previously, Oliva and Blanco both had their sights set on bringing home the gold. While a gold medal was not to be for either, Blanco’s bronze was a step up from the sixth place medal she won her sophomore year. Knowing full well that she had just wrestled for the last time as a Lady Patriot, Blanco fought back the tears as she recapped her fourth and final trip to the state tournament. “I was very nervous going into my first match on the first day because I had never wrestled that girl before,” shared Blanco. “I didn’t know what to expect, so I was super nervous, stressed and even crying before that match. I knew that I didn’t want to go all three rounds

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Bronze medalist Leslie Oliva (bottom) of Juarez-Lincoln pinned Kaitlyn Banas of Cy-Ranch in the semifinal round of the State Wrestling Tournament.

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Diamondbacks claim basketball championship By Luciano Guerra

aying that a second year program like the Pioneer Diamondbacks boys’ basketball team has made history by accomplishing something no previous Diamondbacks team has ever accomplished may at first glance not seem too impressive. After all, it’s not as if they’ve achieved something many failed to achieve previously. However for a second year program to qualify for post-season play and then up the ante by claiming a bi-district championship is impressive indeed. And that is exactly what Coach Rene Gonzalez and the Pioneer Diamondbacks have done. First, they made history by putting together a 9-3 District 31-5A record (21-11 overall) and earning the district’s second seed in the playoffs. Then they defeated the PSJA Bears in the bi-district round of the playoffs to earn their first ever post-season win as well as their first championship. That’s three firsts and three worthy achievements for any program regardless of how long it’s been around. Still basking in the glory of his team’s 67-53 victory over the Bears, Gonzalez took a few minutes after the game to share what it’s all meant to him.

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against her so I decided to go for the win. Fortunately, once the match started I saw the opportunity to pin her quick so I went for it and won by a fall in 47 seconds.” Blanco’s second match didn’t go quite so well, however, as she lost for only the second time all season to eventual silver medalist Emily Jennings of Bushland. “Going into my second match I wasn’t quite as nervous, even though I knew that I was in a tough bracket,” Blanco said. “I lost that match by points, but I know that if I had been in an easier bracket I could’ve made it to the championship match.” As a result of the loss, Blanco was dropped down into the so-called losers bracket, which still gave her the opportunity of finishing as high as third, but only if she swept the rest of her matches. And that was exactly what she would do. “At that point I wasn’t only wrestling for myself, because I knew that my teammates were struggling too and I wanted to make my teammates, my school and my family proud,” expressed

“It means a lot to our program,” shared the former first assistant at Sharyland High School. “Being a second year high school and to get into the playoffs and win a bi-district championship, it means a lot. We’ve been trying to build a tradition of winning here at Pioneer and this is a definite step in the right direction.” As for the effort put forth by his players against the Bears, Gonzalez said, “Jordan (Wilson) was outstanding tonight. Rose (Roosevelt Martin) was outstanding. Jorge (Suarez), Andre Garza and Mike (Madrigal), who continued playing despite the fact that he was hurt, all did a heck of a job.” Wilson, who scored 19 in Monday night’s victory, was a major force on defense as well. He contested shots throughout the game and he used his fancy footwork and quick hands to come away with a couple of steals before the Bears’ players knew what hit them. After the game, Wilson commented on the win and what it will take for the Diamondbacks to make it two playoff wins in a row. “It’s the playoffs so anything can happen so we just wanted to come out of here with the win,” said the junior guard. “Now all we have to do is keep working hard and Blanco. “I won both of my remaining matches on Friday, but I knew that I still had to win two matches on Saturday if I was going to earn the bronze medal.” Blanco’s first match Saturday was against Linnsey Sasser of El Paso Jefferson. Much like her opening match of the tournament, Blanco pinned Sasser in 46 seconds to advance to the third place match against Kyra Austin of Frisco Liberty. “Going into my last match, I had seen my opponent wrestle before,” Blanco said. “I also spoke to one of the girls that wrestled her earlier in the tournament and she told me that she had a lot of upper body strength. I did lock up with her in the first round but I made a bad move because I wasn’t really focused. Going into the second round, however, I told myself to get my head in the game. That’s what I did and I pinned her 20 seconds into that round to place third.” “I’m glad I was able to finish in the top three,” added Blanco. “I had never placed that high at state before and while I had my sights set on the gold medal, I’m ok with the bronze.”

Pioneer junior guard Jorge Suarez (#10) drives to the basket against multiple PSJA defenders during the first quarter of the Diamondbacks’ bi-district win over the Bears. Progress Times photos by Luciano Guerra.

playing as a team and we’ll see how far we can go.” Pioneer senior point guard Rose Martin, who contributed 17 points of his own thanks in part to his four 3-pointers, had his first taste of the playoffs two years ago. That taste however was not quite as sweet as Monday’s win. “Last time I was in a bi-district game I was a

sophomore at Memorial High School and I thought we had the game won but we lost it at the end,” Martin said. “This game was much different of course. Our coach always tells us that it takes offense and defense to win games and I thought that we did a good job at both tonight.” Junior post Mike Madrigal watched a good part of

the first half from the bench due to a nagging shoulder injury that may keep him out of the Area round game. Even so, he accounted for 17 of the Diamondbacks’ 67 points on the night. After the game he commented on how he believed that having gone up against a team like Edinburg Vela in district play is proving to be beneficial in the playoffs.

“I feel that Vela is a state caliber team,” Madrigal said. “They’re really good and playing them twice has helped us get ready for the playoffs.” Next up for the Diamondbacks is Corpus Christi Miller in an Area round game that is scheduled to be played tomorrow (Saturday) at 5 p.m. at the Harlingen South High School gym.

Pioneer junior guard Jordan Wilson (#23) prepares to sink a lay-up during the first quarter of the Diamondbacks’ 67-53 bi-district win over the PSJA Bears.

Pioneer senior point guard Rose Martin (#5) prepares to take on a PSJA defender as he drives for the basket during the third quarter of the Diamondbacks’ bi-district win over the Bears.

Pioneer junior guard Braden Wilson (#24) glides through the air as he goes in for a lay-up during the second quarter of the Diamondbacks’ 67-53 bi-district win over the PSJA Bears.

Jordan Wilson (#23) drives in for the score despite double coverage. He was high point man for the Diamondbacks with 19 points for the night.

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obituaries

Jesus M. Cantu ALTON – Jesus M. Cantu, 78, passed away on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at his home in Alton. Survivors include his wife Josefina Cantu; children Maria Luisa, Margarita, Olga Alicia, Luis, Jesus, Norma, Sylvia, Mireya, Rosalinda, Herlinda, Sergio and Maria Itzel; brother, Rolando Cantu; and 31 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren A funeral service was held on Feb. 22 at Funeraria Del Angel. Burial followed at Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Nicole Marie Cantu MISSION – Nicole Marie Cantu, 31, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Born in El Paso, Nicole had lived in Mission all of her life. Survivors include her husband, Felipe J.C. Ochoa of Edinburg; a son, Elijah Cantu; mother, Sandra Cantu; and siblings, Denise Cantu of Harlingen, Krystal Cantu and Jose Cantu, both of Mission. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose Angel Cantu. A funeral service was held on Feb. 24 at Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg. Burial followed at San Jose Cemetery in Mission. Peter J. Dick MISSION – Peter J. Dick, 88, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at his home in Mission. Mr. Dick was born in Ontario, Canada, and moved to McAllen, Texas in 1956. He owned and operated Dick Office Supply. He active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mission. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Helen Dick; daughter, Carol Ralston Stokes; and four and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Feb. 20 at First Presbyterian Church in Mission. Burial followed at Valley Memorial Gardens in McAllen.

Delia R. Garcia MISSION – Delia R. Garcia, 99, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at her home. Mrs. Garcia was born at La Comita Ranch. Survivors include her children, Maria de la Paz Salinas, Norma de la Garza and Isidro Garcia Jr.; sister, Clodine Laurel; and 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isidro Garcia; parents, Alonso and Urbana Ramirez; and brothers, Gilberto Ramirez, Reynaldo Ramirez and Juan Lino Ramirez. A funeral mass was held on Feb. 22 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Mission. Burial followed at San Jose Cemetery in Mission. Her grandsons served as pallbearers. Macedonio Gonzalez MISSION – Macedonio Gonzalez passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, after a short illness. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Ramona Gonzalez; children, Yolanda Gonzalez, Maria Elena Sital, Cynthia Guzman and Macedonio Gonzalez, Jr.; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A funeral was held on Feb. 24 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Mission. Burial followed at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission. Ramon Gonzalez MISSION – Ramon “El Japo” Gonzalez passed away on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Mission . Survivors include his children, Juanita Carvajal, Amanda Salazar, Ramon, Albino, Pedro, Brenda, David and Juan Pablo Gonzalez; three sisters; and 36 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ysidro and Juana (Rodriquez) Gonzalez; sons, Ysidro and Edin Gonzalez; and a sister and brother.

A funeral mass was held on Feb. 25 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission. Rene Ramon Longoria MISSION – Rene Ramon Longoria, 84, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at Life Care Hospital in McAllen. He was born on Feb. 22, 1932, in Sam Fordyce. Survivors include his wife, Antonia R. Longoria; daughter, Ludivina Arredondo; parents, Santos Garcia and Inocente Hinojosa Garcia; adoptive parents, Luis Longoria and Petra Villarreal; siblings, Roberto Garcia and Eloisa Garcia Garza; and three grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. at Ric Brown Family Funeral Home in Mission. Burial follows at Valley Memorial Gardens in McAllen. Rev. Billy Joe Jackson Sr. MISSION – Reverend Billy Joe Jackson, Sr., born October 11, 1938, at Tenaha, Tex., passed away Feb. 11, 2016, at his home in Mission, Tex., after a short illness. Parents are Joseph Jackson and Vivian Pickett of Gary, Tex., who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Stephanie Mintora Hughes Jackson; three sons, Billy Joe (BJ) Jackson, Jr. and wife Mia, Alton Virgil Genous Jackson and wife Demetria, Brian Cort Jackson and wife Lauren. There are eight grandchildren: Alton Jr., William, Makenna, Anayah, Brooke, Cort, Brendon and Alexis. Reverend Jackson’s surviving siblings are Marie Dade, Rosie Smith (Howard) and Linda Miller, all of Columbus, Ohio; Katherlene Piroutek and Dorothy Greer of Giddings, Tex.; Velma Arnold, Genous Jackson (Sandra), Billie Jean Webster (Charles) and Katie Marie Johnson (Ulysses, Jr.) of Longview, Tex.; and Mae Gladys Brooks (Jeffery) of Hallsville, Tex. He is also survived by his stepmother, Susie Lee Jackson of Car-

thage, Tex. and seven stepsisters and one stepbrother, plus a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Vera Jones, Syble Brown, Ella Jones, Choicy Goffney and Octavia Choyce, and a stepbrother. Reverend Jackson graduated from Turner High School in Carthage, Tex. He attained his Bachelor’s Degree in history from Texas College and Master of Education degree from Prairie View A & M University at Prairie View, Tex. He taught school in Dime Box I.S.D., La Joya I.S.D., Mission C.I.S.D. and Sharyland JackI.S.D. Reverend son was always very active in the church. As a young child, he played the piano and sang in the choir. When he moved to the Valley, he attended a local branch of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, was ordained a deacon and then a minister of the gospel. He pastored two churches: Lily of the Valley Baptist Church in Edinburg, Tex. and True

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Jose Luis Salazar Acevedo MISSION – Jose Luis Salazar Acevedo, 73, passed away on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at his home in Mission. A funeral service was held on Feb. 23 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church of Mission. Burial followed at Garden of Angels Cemetery in Abram. Miguel Angel Alcala-Romero MISSION – Miguel Angel Alcala-Romero, 17, passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, in Mission. A funeral service was held on Feb. 20 at Virgil Wilson Mortuary in Mission. Burial followed at Lord & I Cemetery in Palmview. Fidel Ayala MISSION – Fidel Ayala, 85, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Delia Garcia MISSION – Delia Garcia, 99, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at her home in Mission.

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Evangelina Gonzalez MISSION – A funeral service for Evangelina Gonzalez was held on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at San Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Alton. Burial followed at Ojo de Agua Cemetery in Abram. Willette Hurnon MISSION – Willette Hurnon, 94, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016 at Waterford Gardens in Mission. Jo G. Jennings MISSION – Jo G. Jennings, 87, passed away on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at Mission Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Candelaria Lopes MISSION – A funeral service for Candelaria Lopes was held on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at Virgil Wilson Mortuary in Mission. Burial followed at Lord and I Cemetery in Palmview.

Charlie Mendoza Jr. MISSION – A funeral service for Charlie Mendoza Jr. was held on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at Virgil Wilson Mortuary in Mission. Burial followed at Lord and I Cemetery in Palmview. James Terry MISSION – James Terry, 73, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 at Mission Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Pablo Eguia MISSION – Pablo Eguia, 84, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, in Mission. Joe Anthony Martinez MISSION – A funeral service for Joe Anthony Rico Martinez was held on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at Virgil Wilson Mortuary in Mission. Burial followed at Lord & I Cemetery in Palmview.

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McAllen Higher Education Center added to A&M plan

OLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Thursday approved an action item to move forward with planning and design of a $40 million Multipurpose Academic Building in McAllen. “The Regents’ vote to move this project to the Capital Plan signals our continued efforts to seek appropri-

ate approvals from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and other accrediting bodies to deliver high quality educational experience in the Rio Grande Valley,” said John Sharp, Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. ““The excellence of Texas A&M is a perfect fit for McAllen, one of the country’s fastest growing cities and an eco-

nomic engine for the region and state. It will be exciting to witness that first group of Aggies going to class in McAllen.” By amending the System’s capital plan, the Board allows Texas A&M University to initiate design and concepts of the planned 60,000 square-foot facility that will ultimately include classrooms, laboratories, faculty

and administrative support offices, as well as student services and gathering spaces befitting the academic degree programs and courses to be delivered.  “The facility represents our highest ideals in outreach and cooperation and enthusiastically reaffirms our commitment to this partnership in McAllen,” said Texas A&M University President Michael K. Young. “We recognize there are other quality educational opportunities in McAllen and that our Tier 1 Institution will supplement and enhance the overall opportunity available to the community.”

Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa welcomed the Regents’ support for McAllen.  “Texas A&M University has a big presence, not only in the Rio Grande Valley, but all of South Texas,” said Sen. Hinojosa. “This will help expand educational opportunities to everyone in the Valley and we look forward to working with A&M to continue improving access to higher education.” The capital planning also works to support the university’s abilities to continue negotiations with the City of McAllen, who will be supporting the Texas A&M Uni-

versity plans for the higher education site, by issuing bonds to commit up to $10M towards the construction in addition to the commitment of utilities and infrastructure connections for a 100 acre tract in the Tres Lagos Development. Dr. Karan Watson, Provost and Executive Vice President, and Dr. Jim Nelson, University Project Coordinator, are leading a multi-college taskforce in a community and industry assessment over the next few months in preparation of

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Amnesty to offenders who pay their fees and fines before deadline

idalgo County law enforcement officials announced that they will join other law enforcement agencies statewide in aggressively pursuing individuals who have not paid overdue fees and fines in the Justice of the Peace courts. In addition, Criminal District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez Jr. said the individuals targeted during the round up, will be offered a one-time amnesty from arrest when they voluntarily pay their fines prior to March 5, when the round up begins. “We are targeting 28,218 warrants that total $8.8 million in fines,” Rodriguez said. “Before the warrant round up begins, notices will be mailed to the defendants with outstanding war-

rants pending against them.” All four county Constables and eight Justices of the Peace are participating in the amnesty program. During the round up, authorities warn that arrests can take place at any location, including the defendant’s home, school or workplace. The amnesty and round up apply to individuals who owe outstanding fines and fees to Justice of the Peace courts that are over 90 days past due. All offenders with outstanding traffic fines and fees are strongly encouraged to make arrangements to pay with the Justice of the Peace identified on the mail-out to avoid arrest and additional penalties. Hidalgo County initiated “warrant postcard” reminders to those with outstanding

fines and fees in February 2015 and has seen an average of a 10 percent return. So, for example, the $8.8 million due from the targeted warrants during the round up, is expected to yield anywhere from $500,000 to $800,000. Joining Rodriguez for the announcement during a news conference Friday, Feb. 19 at the Courthouse Annex, were Precinct 1 Commissioner A.C. Cuellar; Sheriff J.E. “Eddie” Guerra; Constable Martin Cantu, Precinct 2; Constable Lazaro “Larry” Gallardo, Precinct 3; Constable Atanacio “J.R.” Gaitan, Precinct 4; Justice of the Peace Jaime “Jerry” Munoz, Precinct 2, Place 2; and Justice of the Peace Homer Jasso Sr., Precinct 4, Place 2.

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ORDINANCE NO. 4315 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PLACE A MOBILE HOME “TEMPORARY” TO CARE FOR HEALTH STRICKEN PARENT, 127 S. BRYAN ROAD, A 1.67 ACRE TRACT OUT OF LOT 18-11, WEST ADDITION TO SHARYLAND SUBDIVISION PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2016 Norberto Salinas, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary

ORDINANCE NO. 4319 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE BEING A FOURWAY STOP INTERSECTION AT GASTEL DRIVE AND IOWA STREET; PROVIDING FOR INSTALLATION OF SAID TRAFIC CONTROL DEVICES BEING STOP SIGNS AND PROPER SIGNAGE THEREOF AND MAKING PROVISIONS OF THE STATE TRANSPORTATION CODE AND TRAFFIC ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MISSION IN REGARDS TO PENALTY FOR VIOLATION APPLICABLE THERETO; PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2016 Norberto Salinas, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary

ORDINANCE NO. 4312 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A REZONING OF A 256’ X 176’ TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 24, NEW CALEDONIA UNIT #1 SUBDIVISION, FROM C-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) TO R-3 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2016 Norberto Salinas, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary

ORDINANCE NO. 4314 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DRIVE-THRU SERVICE WINDOWS, 2728 N. CONWAY AVENUE, LOTS 2 & 3, NORTHTOWN UNIT #1 SUBDIVISION PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2016 Norberto Salinas, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary

ORDINANCE NO. 4317 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE & ON-SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES – TORTAS DEL JACK, 4001 S. SHARY ROAD, STE. 350, LOT 1, SHARYLAND PLANTATION GROVE TECH-CENTER #2 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2016 Norberto Salinas, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary

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ORDINANCE NO. 4313 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A REZONING OF A 1.322 GROSS ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF A 7.21 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT 29, BELL-WOODS CO’S SUBDIVISION “C”, FROM AO-I (AGRICULTURAL OPEN INTERIM) TO C-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2016 Norberto Salinas, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary

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pursuant to the provision contained in rule 85.703. subchapter f, from chapter 85, part 4 of title 16 in the texas administrative code, we are officially notifying you that the below described motor vehicles held in our custody are to be picked up, removed and all charges paid within (45) days or these vehicles will be declared abandoned according to texas law. YEAR MAKE homemade

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on March 14, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: 10.285 acres consisting of 0.394 of one acre out of an abandoned canal R.O.W. adjacent to the west of Lot 246, John H. Shary Subdivision, 8.890 acres out of Lot 246, John H. Shary Subdivision, and 1.001 acres being all of Lot 1, Whitney-Ross Subdivision, from AO-I (Agricultural Open Interim) to R-3 (MultiFamily Residential)

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If a zoning is amended during the public hearing, it shall be pursuant to the City of Mission’s Amendatory Zone Policy Statement. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Anna Carrillo, City Secretary

The Hidalgo County Irrigation Number 6, pursuant to the requirements of all applicable statutes regarding the sale of land or interest in land governmental units, hereby gives notice of its intent to sell a portion of a Canal Right of Way being a 0.88 of an acre tract of land situated in Porcion 52, Mission, TX 78572. Said land is more particularly described as follows:

All interested persons must submit bids for the purchase of the Property. Such bids must be submitted as sealed bids. Those submitting sealed bids should deliver all sealed bids in person to the main office of the Hidalgo County Irrigation District Number 6 located at 3735 N. FM 492 (Goodwin Rd.), Mission, Texas 78574 on or before March 18, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. (Central Time).-(the Bid Deadline”) and any bids received after the Bid Deadline will be deemed untimely and rejected. The sealed bid should indicate the amount of the bid, the specific property being bid on, the person or company making bid, as well as an address and phone number for the bid-maker, along with any other information the bid-maker feels necessary. Please indicate on the outside of the sealed bid, what property the bid is in reference to. Pursuant to applicable law, any and all bids below the appraised fair market value that has been obtained by the District will be rejected. Hidalgo County Irrigation District Number 6 reserves the right to reject any and all bids at its sole discretion, including, but not limited to, bids that do not satisfy the legal requirements necessary for sale of the Property. Pursuant to applicable law, notice regarding the interest of the Hidalgo County Irrigation District Number 6 to sell the abovedescribed real property will be published once a week for two consecutive weeks. After the 14th day of the second publication, the Hidalgo County Irrigation District Number 6 is lawfully entitled to commence with the sale of the property. A Contract for sales of the property will be negotiated after the successful bidder is selected. The Property will be sold “as is” with no warranties or representations as to suitability for any particular use. Hidalgo County Irrigation District Number 6 will publicly open, read and tabulate the bids on March 21, 2016, during its Board Meeting which is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. at 3735 N. FM 492 (Goodwin Rd.), Mission, Texas 78573.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE & ON-SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES – EVERA RESTAURANT & BAR, 4001 S. SHARY ROAD, STE. 100, LOT 1, SHARYLAND PLANTATION GROVE TECH-CENTER #2 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2016 Norberto Salinas, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary

ORDINANCE NO. 4316

NOTICE OF INTENDED SALE OF CANAL RIGHT OF WAY

Being 0.88 of an acre tract of land situated in Porcion 52, Hidalgo County, Texas, and being out of existing Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 6 Canal 3D5A Right of way, as described in Volume 424, Page 428, of the Deed Records, Hidalgo County, Texas, and being out of Goodwin Tract Subdivision No. 3, as recorded in Volume 6, Page 49, of the Map Records, Hidalgo County, Texas, and New Caledonia Unit No. 3 Subdivision, as recorded in Volume 6, Page 47, of the Map Records, Hidalgo County, Texas, said 0.88 of an acre tract of land. Save and except all rights to any oil, gas, wind and other minerals in and under and that may be produced from the above described property, owned by Hidalgo County Irrigation District Number 6, if any, together with the right of ingress and egress at all times for the purpose of mining, drilling, exploring, operating and developing said lands for oil, gas, wind and other minerals and removing the same therefrom the “Property”.

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE & ON-SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES – DIAZ DINER #2, 2500 E. EXPRESSWAY 83, STE. 100, LOT 5B, SHARYLAND PLACE SUBDIVISION PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2016 Norberto Salinas, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary

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Special Olympians bring home Winter Games medals

he Mission CISD Special Olympics Bowling Team brought home a total of six medals from the recent 23rd Annual Winter Games held in Austin. The count included one gold, two silver and three bronze. More than 3,000 athletes came from across Texas to compete in one of three sports: bowling, powerlifting, volleyball.

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The results from the Mission High School athletes are: Adrian Rodriguez, second place; Brandon Garza, third place; Ana Villarreal, third place; Rebecca Granados, fourth place; Hortencia de la Rosa, fourth place; Jacqueline Porcayo, fourth place. The results from the Veterans Memorial High School athletes are: Ethan Linares,

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first place; Sebastian Llamas, second place; Bryan Arrellano, third place. In addition to the bowling competition, the athletes participated in special events like the Opening Ceremonies, Athlete Village, Victory Dance, Closing Ceremonies, and various clinics and demonstrations.

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Reward offered for most wanted fugitive

he Texas Department of Public Safety has added Rogelio Garcia Jr., 39, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and a cash reward up to $7,500 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. Garcia, who is a Latin Kings gang member and registered sex offender, is wanted for parole violation. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous. Garcia has ties to Hidalgo County, including the cities of Mission and Alton. In 1998, Garcia was convicted of raping a 14-yearold girl in South Dakota and served time in prison. In 2008, Garcia was convicted on multiple counts of burglary of a habitation in Hidalgo County. Garcia was paroled in February 2015; and in March 2015, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles issued a warrant for Garcia’s arrest for parole violation. His criminal history also includes failure to comply with sex offender registra-

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tion requirements and impersonation to deceive law enforcement. Garcia is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds. He has a tattoo of a teardrop on his upper left cheek near his eye; and other tattoos on his back, chest, left leg and arms. Garcia may also be known as “Roy.” Texas Crime Stoppers, which is funded by the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, offers cash rewards to any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of one of the Texas 10 Most Wanted fugitives or sex offenders. To be eligible for the cash rewards, there are five different ways to provide anonymous tips: • Call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). • Text the letters DPS – followed by your tip – to 274637 (CRIMES) from your cell phone.

• Submit a web tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive you have information about, and then clicking on the link under their picture. • Submit a Facebook tip at http://www.facebook. com/texas10mostwanted by clicking the “SUBMIT A TIP” link (under the “About” section). • Submit a tip through the DPS Mobile App. The app is currently available for iPhone users on the Apple App Store: and for Android users on Google Play: All tips are anonymous – regardless of how they are submitted. DPS investigators work with local law enforcement agencies to select fugitives for the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive and Sex Offender lists. Do not attempt to apprehend these fugitives; they are considered armed and dangerous.

Mexico pays RIO GRANDE water debt in full ended on October 24, 2015. “This success exemplifies

he United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico (USIBWC) announces that Mexico has delivered sufficient water to the United States to cover its Rio Grande water debt. The debt had accumulated over the course of the fiveyear water delivery cycle that

Since then, Mexico has delivered water to the United States to pay down the debt and made the final delivery on January 25, 2016, according to data analysis completed in February. In accordance with the 1944 Water Treaty, the United States is entitled to one-third of the water arriving in the Rio Grande from six Mexican tributaries for a total of at least 1,750,000 acre-feet (2158.6 mcm) over five years. The 2010-2015 cycle ended with a debt of 263,250 acre-feet (324.7 mcm), representing 15% of the five-year total. The treaty requires that any debt that exists at the end of a cycle be paid in the following cycle.

the cooperation that now exists between the United States and Mexico to address the water needs of both countries,” said U.S. Commissioner Edward Drusina. “Water debts may at sometimes be unavoidable but all water owners along our common border need to have annual notifications of how much water they can expect to receive the next year in order to plan accordingly.” The International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, is responsible for applying the boundary and water treaties between the two countries and settling differences that arise in the application of the treaties.

EDUCATION Texas A&M’s formal request to establish the higher education center and approval to deliver courses leading to Texas A&M University degrees at the site. “We still have considerable work to do in finalizing our proposal to the Coordinating Board, regional accreditors and appropriate discipline accrediting agencies,” said Provost Watson.  In September, Texas A&M University announced its intention to partner with City of McAllen on a higher education center. All indications have been for at least four to six degree programs initially to be offered with enrollments beginning in Fall 2017, depending on facilities and student interest. Texas A&M currently serves over 1,600 students from the four counties of Hidalgo, Cameron, Starr and Willacy, with over 3,600 former students in the region as well. “The City of McAllen and the Texas Rio Grande Valley have traditionally lagged behind the State of Texas and the US on economic metrics including unemployment and low income numbers. We have made strides in addressing those issues (unemployment rate is down and per capita income up) by working with our local partners in education,” said McAllen Mayor Jim Darling. “But there is much more work to do in providing educational opportunities for our students. That is why being able to provide our students with a Texas A&M education in

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our own backyard is a dream come true. It is not only for our kids today but for generations to come.”  Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia said today’s action brings the Rio Grande Valley one step closer to providing another higher education option for local students. “This is a game-changer for the Rio Grande Valley,” Judge Garcia said.  “Hidalgo County is proud to partner with City of McAllen and Texas A&M University. Education is the great equalizer,” Judge Garcia said. “On behalf of Hidalgo County, I would like to thank Chancellor John Sharp and the Texas A&M Board of Regents for their confidence and investment in South Texas.”  Mayor Darling added, “The City of McAllen is excited about our joint venture with The Texas A&M University System because of our shared vision and goals. We know that the McAllen Multipurpose Academic Building is the foundation for the future. On behalf of the citizens of McAllen, I would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to the Board of Regents, Chancellor Sharp, the Texas A&M University administrators and local A&M alumni who will help make this a reality.” Texas A&M’s Facilities Planning and Construction will bring forward a request for construction authorization at a future Board of Regents meeting following design, city negotiations and programming approvals.