September 9, 2016 Progress Times by Progress Times

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Local elections draw crowded ballot

By Jim Brunson

n addition to the widely publicized Presidential election, which pits Hillary Clinton against Republican candidate Donald Trump, there are a number of local races drawing a lot

of attention to the upcoming Nov. 8 elections. The La Joya Independent School District election for board of trustees features 10 candidates vying for four positions on the board. In Place 4, recently appointed board member Laura Aven-

Mingo Villarreal Jr announces campaign for La Joya School Board

omingo “Mingo” Villarreal Jr. has announced his candidacy for Place 6, La Joya Independent School District board of trustees. Villarreal said he is motivated to seek this office due to his keen interest in education and understanding the need for all children to be college and career ready. “Education has intrigued me, especially having four members of my family in teaching and administrative positions. I feel our district is in the midst of the most dynamic, challenging and exciting period of its educational history,” he said. “I

Mingo Villarreal Jr.

feel I can assist in what needs to be done to provide the best

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Laura Avendaño seeks election to LJISD Trustee Place 4

have always been a person committed to the service of others, because I believe that in order for our community to prosper, we have to work together. My late husband, Jesus “Chuy” Avendaño was a devoted public servant who always encouraged that the right choices be made to benefit our community and our children, a trait, which though should be the premise of

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daño has two challengers: Anselmo Barrera and Claudia Nely Ochoa. In Place 5, incumbent Espie Ochoa will face Armin Garza. In Place 6, Oscar “Coach” Salinas is feeling the pressure as he faces two challengers, including longtime Hidalgo

County Pct. 3 Coordinator Domingo “Mingo” Villarreal Jr. and newcomer Oscar “Rito” Martinez. In Place 7, Alex Cantu and Gracie Flores, two well-known individuals, are seeking the vote. The Progress Times invited each of the La Joya

Espie Ochoa to seek reelection on LJISD board

speranza “Espie” Ochoa will seek re-election to the Place 5 La Joya ISD trustees’ seat in the Nov. 8 school board election. Ochoa was first elected to the La Joya ISD board in 2007. Ochoa, is the oldest daughter of the late Ramiro Ochoa, a native of Abram (Ojo de Agua) an educator himself, and Esperanza F. Ochoa from Sullivan City. Ochoa presently lives in Palmview. Ochoa has a Master of Education and Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of Texas – Pan American. She has 13 years of elementary school experi-

Espie Ochoa

ence, three years as a Central Office administrator, and 10

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Oscar ‘Coach’ Salinas seeks reelection to LJISD Board

scar Omar Salinas known to many as “Coach”, I am a 1987 graduate of La Joya High School. I am proud to say that I have a long history of public service to my community, serving on the La Joya ISD School Board since 2012. During my term, I served in the Curriculum and Facility Committees, gaining

Laura Avendaño

Oscar ‘Coach’ Salinas

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Alex Cantu campaigns for La Anselmo Barrera announces for La Joya ISD Place 4 Joya ISD School Board Place 7

product of the La Joya Independent School District, I understand the importance of a good education and value the commitment to education that this school district has provided to thousands of students, who like myself, have reaped the benefits of its success. Throughout the last decade, we have seen an exponential growth at La Joya ISD, which is ranked one of the “fastest growing” school districts in the state. With a booming population, more schools have been added to the district to keep up with the demand. La Joya ISD is a school district on the rise, with more schools planned for the future. As such, I care deeply

Alex Cantu about the direction in which our school district is headed, I understand that in order to

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would like to announce my official candidacy for La Joya ISD School Board. I am a parent of three students in the La Joya district. I served in La Joya ISD as a police officer. I have over 10 years in business leadership. It is with great pride for this amazing district and humble heart that allowed me to be the very first candidate to submit my name for this election. My vision is and has always been Education First. I want La Joya ISD to become an Academic Model for other districts to follow. I want our students to be so empowered with education that Ivy League and Top Universities compete over recruiting our students. I want to provide

Anselmo Barrera our teachers and staff with better resources and support

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ISD and City of Palmview candidates to submit an announcement offering their qualifications and platform in this election. All candidates responded with their announcements by the deadline with the exception of Claudia Ochoa.

The La Joya ISD announcements are being published in this week’s edition of the newspaper, and next week we will bring you the announcements of the Palmview City Council candidates.

Gracie S. Flores seeking election to Place 7 La Joya ISD board

racie S. Flores is seeking election to Place 7 on the La Joya ISD Board of Trustees in the Nov. 8 school board election. Flores, who graduated from La Joya High School in 1972, serves as a councilwoman on the City of Palmview City Council where she was the first woman to be elected to the city council. She has been on the city council for 20 years. Flores is the oldest of four children born to the late Flavio Salinas and Elodia Salinas. She has been married to Oscar D. Flores for 42 years. They have a daughter, Giovanna M. Cardenas, who is married to Benjamin

Gracie S. Flores

Cardenas. The Flores have three grandchildren - Alys-

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Oscar ‘Rito’ Martinez candidate for LJISD Place 6

scar “Rito” Martinez has announced his candidacy for the La Joya ISD Board of Trustees, Place 6. His announcement states as a former graduate of La Joya High School class of 2007, it will be a great honor to serve in the same community I grew up in. As a business owner I have amassed a great amount of knowledge in financial responsibilities,

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Oscar ‘Rito’ Martinez

Armin Garza seeks La Joya ISD Place 5

, Armin Garza, announce my candidacy for La Joya ISD School Board Place 5 and am seeking your support. Your support of a vision... a vision where La Joya ISD sets the standard and is at the forefront of educational success. It is absolutely necessary in these changing times, that the students and employees of our district have a powerful voice. Someone must ensure that whatever changes are brought about in our school district are brought about in the best interest of our students and staff. Our children have an opportunity to make their dreams a reality and that reality is based on the quality of education they receive.

Armin Garza

That window of opportunity is small and closing day by day. My top priority if elected to serve is to reinvest in our students and educational system. Our children’s

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INSIDE

Reminiscing...

MCISD discusses upgrades

Really, Mission School Board?

Mission CISD trustees discussed several projects during this week’s Facilities Committee meeting.

Progress Times Publisher Jim Brunson questions the spending patterns of Mission CISD Board of Trustees.

Take a stroll into football history as the Mission Eagles celebrate their stunning victory over the Harlingen Cardinals for the first time in 45 years.

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30 Years Ago

INDEX

This Week

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Sports | pg. 6

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entertainment

Coming Attractions

September 9-10 • Hollywood stars David Barrera and Maria Canals-Barrera will highlight the South Texas International Film Festival 2016 (STXFF) at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. Friday will be a party with an expo and movies and Saturday will be the exhibit of the feature-length films. Start time on Friday is 7 p.m. and Saturday is 9 a.m. Open to the public, there is no fee to attend, but patrons should be aware of the each film’s ratings before viewing. The awards ceremony will be by invitation only. For details, call Magdiel Alfonso at 956-383-6246 or visit www.stxff.us. September 10 • The Upper Valley Art League will host Thomas Murray’s exhibit “Porziuncola” from Sept. 10 through Oct. 3. The opening reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the gallery at the Kika de la Garza fine Arts Center, 921 E. 12th St., Mission. • The Urban Science Initiative Inc. and the Gladys Porter Zoo are teaming up once again to present the ocean science program, Oceanarium. Featured from 12 to 5 p.m., visitors will be able to meet scientists, oceanographers, meteorologists, marine biologists and others deeply involved in science. The event will also feature pirates, exhibits and learning stations for hands-on activities. Cost is $1 with regular paid admission or Zoo membership. For more information, call 956-546-7187. The zoo is located at 500 E. Ringgold in Brownsville. September 12 • The South Texas College Art Department presents “Through Mud and Glass,” an art exhibition featuring works by artist Mack Gingles. The exhibit opens Monday, Sept. 12, and will be available to view Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Oct. 20, at the South Texas College Art Gallery located on the Pecan Campus, building B-103. The reception for this exhibit will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. Gingles will be present to give an artist talk. The exhibition, artist talk and reception are all free and open to the public. For more information, contact Federico Gonzalez Jr. at 956-872-2501 or fgonza14@southtexascollege.edu. September 13 • Enjoy an Acoustic Night on the Lawn at 7 p.m. at Frontera Audubon, 1101 S. Texas Blvd. in Weslaco. Admission is $5. Frontera will host live acts on the lawn located behind The Skaggs house. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. The following acts will be performing: In Shades, The Last Living Computer aka Mark Lagunez, Ruben Farias, Esther from Fantastico and Dispirit. Call 956-968-3275 for more information. September 17 • Sign your children up for a painting class, “The Great Sunflower,” with Diane Roman-Goldsberry at 10 a.m. at Frontera Audubon, 1101 S. Texas Blvd. in Weslaco. Designed for ages 6 to 10, cost is $15 per student. They will learn about the sunflower and its connection to the sun through a teaching method designed to help children connect the dots to the natural world through an artistic path. Sign up for painting classes in advance by calling 956-968-3275. September 18 • Pitbull and the Badman Tour will be at State Farm Arena at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $65 to $175 and are available at ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. This is a re-scheduled show, from the original July 25 date and all previously purchased tickets will apply. To see the complete Coming Attractions calendar, go to ptrgv.com

MHM program explores Mexicano political struggles

n honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Mission Historical Museum welcomes Dr. Trinidad Gonzales, on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, as he presents “The 1960s – 1970s: Mexicano Political Struggles Beyond a Chicano Movement Paradigm.” Dr. Gonzales’ presentation will highlight Chicano Movement organizations such as the Mexican American Youth Organization (M.A.Y.O.) and La Raza Unida. He will discuss how other local political leaders such as Al Ramirez, Leo J. Leo and Kika de la Garza played important roles ushering in a shift from old rancher elite societies to working class politics influenced by Great Society policies. Gonzales is a history instructor for South Texas College and an American Historical Association, Teaching Division councilor. His primary research area is

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Tracy Lawrence to headline 11th PalmFest

Dr. Trinidad Gonzales

Lower Rio Grande Valley history during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is currently expanding his research into post-World War II politics and the impact of the American G.I. Bill helping create a new generation of political leaders The Mission Historical Museum is located at 900 Doherty Ave. For more information,call the museum office at 956-580-8646.

23rd Annual RGV Birding Festival registration opens

ARLINGEN – Registration for the world-renowned Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, which takes place Nov. 2 to 6, is now open. The Rio Grande Valley offers the ideal location for birding, from the dry, desert habitats to the west, to the coastal habitats to the east, and a riparian ribbon running along the entire southern boundary. For 22 years, the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival has provided thousands of birders with life birds, those we call the RGV Specialties. A first-time attendee can expect more than 20 species unique to the Rio Grande Valley and a low guide-to-participant ratio on field trips, along with a low-cost pass to all seminars, world-class professional tour guides, an extensive Birders Bazaar and

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socials to get to mingle with other birders. More than 60 vendors of bird-related products will be on hand for every level of birder to find what they need at the Bazaar. A silent auction rounds out the event. Attendees may register at www.rgvbf.org , but online registration closes at 5 p.m. on Oct. 14. To register by phone, call 956-423-5565, weekdays, until 3 p.m. CDT Oct. 14. Registration is also open during the festival at the registration desk, but not all tours may have space. Early registration is encouraged. Attendees may register as an individual or as part of a group. Cost varies per attendee and is contingent on tour and seminar participation. For more information, call 956-423-5565 or 209227-4823.

Reminder: MHM banquet is next week

he Mission Historical Museum’s 10th annual banquet fundraiser, “2016 Wall of Fame” is just around the corner. It begins at 6:30 p.m. next Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Mission Community Center. The evening of music, dinner, a silent auction, and the induction of five Mission citizens into the Wall of Fame round out the evening’s festivities. Proceeds benefit the museum’s education programs, exhibits and future development. Reserved tables may still be available, and individual tickets are $30 for MHM members and $40 for non-members. For information or tickets, contact Linda Castañeda at 580-8646 or visit the museum at 900 Doherty Ave.

Tracy Lawrence

cALLEN – The 11th Annual PalmFest International Folklife Celebration organizers have announced that Tracy Lawrence will be headline this year’s festival. His concert is set for Saturday, Oct. 1, during the two-day event which runs Oct. 1 to 2 at the McAllen Convention Center. Event times run 12 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, with Lawrence going on stage at 8 p.m. Sunday festival hours are 12 to 8 p.m. Parking is free. Tickets for Tracy Lawrence are now on sale and will be available via ticketmaster.com or on the McAllen Convention Center web site. Ticket prices start $18. Admission to PalmFest will be included with the purchase of a concert ticket. Separate admission for PalmFest only will also be available. For the past decade, PalmFest has featured a lineup across multiple stages. Organizers have planned a multi-genre list of enter-

tainers, from Country to Pop, Acoustic to Tejano and Latin to Blues. More than a dozen talented, local artists will not only showcase their music but have the opportunity to open the evening for Lawrence. Festival goers can enjoy dancing, shopping with vendors, exploring their palates and embrace the heritage and culture of Deep South Texas. Kids will have plenty of handson activities available, with special performances to suit the whole family. “Into the Wild” is the newest educational exhibit for PalmFest International Folklife Celebration. In addition to all of the exciting ways this event celebrates the rich heritage of Deep South Texas, “Into the Wild” will feature live animal demonstrations, nature exhibits, arts and culture, as well as science and technology. For more information, call 956-681-3800.

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NBC receives wildlife grant

Members of the MHS High Flyers received a bevy of awards at competitions this summer. First row, left to right, are Joselly Coronado, Alondra Salinas, Kimberly Villarreal, Meylin Bañuelos, Julissa Alvarez, Abigail De León and Anjelica Garcia. Second row, same order, are Jennifer Herrera, Desiree Escobar, Sidney Cantu, Jedidiah Contreras, Aby Abrego, Evelyn Flores and Amber Canchola. Third row are Jannelle Marroquin, Haley Reyes, Jacquelyn Perez, Krystal Carrera, Jackielyn Adame, Olivia Cano, Lailanee Villasana, Samantha Trevino and Alexis Flores. Fourth row, Jacinda Chavez, Joanna Velasquez, Dianira De Leon, Stephanie Galaviz, Abigail Rivas, Britney Ontiveros, Abigail Brewster, Valleria Villarreal and Sonia Treviño. Shown in the last row are Jada McGhee, Alondra Garcia, Marion Rodriguez, Rochelle Saenz, Brianna Saenz, Samantha Barrera, Andrea Gonzalez, January Morin and Janett Grimaldo.

MHS High Flyers earn multiple awards

ISSION –The Mission High School (MHS) High Flyers Dance and Drill Team attended two competitions over the summer break and brought home a number of awards from each one. At the Showmakers of America Dance Camp in San Antonio, they earned the Sweepstakes Division 1 Superior rating for their home routine and camps dance evaluations, Most Disciplined Team of the Day and were voted Most Spirited by the other teams. Receiving All Star honors were Britney Ontiveros, Jedidiah Contreras, Krystal Carrera, January Morin and

Jackielyn Adame. Receiving All Star and Superlative honors were Abi Abrego and Alondra Garcia. Superlative honors went to Andrea Gonzalez. All officers also received All Star honors and Superlative honors. The High Flyer officers attended the American Dance and Drill Team Officer Camp in Alamo. Awards included the Diamond Super Sweepstakes, Division 1 on all three performances, Best Overall Precision, Best Overall Choreography, Officers of the Day, Most Admired Officers of the Day and All American Grand Champions. Receiving All American All Star honors were Josel-

UTRGV events celebrate National Recovery Month

DINBURG – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) will host a series of events throughout September to raise awareness that people do recover from addiction and go on to lead full and successful lives. National Recovery Month, now in its 27th year, highlights the achievements of individuals who have reclaimed their lives in longterm sobriety and honors the service of providers who make recovery possible. On Thursday, Sept. 15, the CRP will host a Recovery Showcase at the Student Union Theater on the Edinburg Campus. The event will feature two local speakers: Erika Salinas, a UTRGV

graduate from San Juan, and Elda Garcia, a UTPA alumna from Edinburg. They will speak about how important the CRP is for people who are recovering from addiction and the benefit students take from being able to be part of this program. The movie “The Anonymous People” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Student Union Theater on the Edinburg Campus. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. The awareness events culminate with a Recovery Walk-a-thon starting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, outside the Student Union on the Edinburg Campus. Participants will receive a T-shirt and other items after the walk to honor those who

ly Coronado, Anjelica Garcia, Abby De León, Kimmy Villarreal, Julissa Alvarez and Meylin Bañuelos. Kimy Villarreal received the Outstanding Performer award, and Meylin Bañuelos received the Outstanding Performer award and made the ADTS Dance Company and Kick Company. The High Flyer officers this year are Joselly Coronado, third lieutenant; Anjelica Garcia, second lieutenant; Alondra Salinas, first lieutenant; Abby De León, third captain; Kimmy Villarreal, second captain; Julissa Alvarez, first captain; and Meylin Bañuelos, major. are in recovery and to raise awareness. All the events are free and open to the community. For more information, contact Kristina Canfield at kristina.canfield@utrgv.edu or 956-665-2674.

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program of Family Campers & Rvers (FCRV) has recently awarded a $1,200 grant to the National Butterfly Center in Mission. The FCRV Wildlife Fund presents several annual grants to deserving wildlife projects. The grant was awarded to The National Butterfly Center in Mission for their work in preserving butterfly habitat for over 500 species and their educational outreach programs and Girl Scout camping program. Marianna Trevino-Wright, executive director, expressed appreciation and said the grant would be put to good use. It was submitted by DeWayne and June Johnston, members of the Winter Texans Chapter of FCRV. The social chapter is made up of some 130 couples and singles which belong to FCRV in various parts of the U.S. and Canada and winter in the Rio Grande Valley. For information on NBC, go to national butterflycenter.org. For information on FCRV, go to fcrv.org.

STC selected for Pathways Project

cALLEN – South Texas College has been selected to participate in a statewide program with the goal to improve students’ transition from public education into community colleges. Joining Texas Success Center’s Pathways Project, STC looks to assist those students who are on their way to certification, or who are transferring into four-year institutions towards meaningful careers. STC is among 12 community colleges representing all regions of Texas that have committed to revisiting student success. “STC is proud to be among those leading the way for innovative solutions that will play a significant role for our students who are completing a credential or transferring to a university,” Dr. Reed said. The Texas Pathways Project receives its seed funding from the Greater Texas Foundation. Selected colleges will participate in biannual institutes designed to assist participants implement these structured student pathways.

U.S. AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY PARTY (Serving our country for 69 years) Where: VFW POST 8788 4321 W. Pecan, McAllen, TX 78501 Date: Saturday, September 17, 2016 Opening Ceremonies: 6: 30 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 to 8: 00 p.m. Music & Dance: 8:00 to 11:30 p.m. RSVP by calling Homer Gallegos at

Public Service Announcement Air Force Veterans Celebrate the 69th USAF Birthday in September Happy Birthday, U.S. Air Force veterans! This year’s celebration will focus on the many accomplishments of the USAF men and women from 1947 to 2016. To many airmen, being a major and superior military force is a great accomplishment. On September 17th, 2016, former and active duty ALL VETERANS AND GUEST ARE WELCOME airmen will join other USAF veterans in celebrating the 69th birthday of the USAF. The veterans and families will also share many military traditions of the USAF such as having a birthday cake, dinner, music and a POW and MIA ceremony. Since the creation of the U.S. Air Force on September 18, 1947, the USAF has grown immensely. For example today’s USAF has over 590, 000 active duty, Air National Guard, and reservists on duty and includes an inventory of over 40 types of aircrafts such as fighters, bombers, tankers and reconnaissance aircraft. If your a USAF veteran, please join other military veterans as they celebrate the birthday on September 17, 2016 at the VFW Post 8788. Names and Ranks of USAF Veterans and Volunteers who The VFW Post is located at 4321 W. Pecan Blvd in McAllen, Texas. The celebration are Members of the U.S. Air Force Veterans’ Committee will start at 6:30 p.m. Left to Right: Sgt Tony Gonzalez, Auxillary Member Linda Vonville, Auxillary For more information and RSVP, please Member Mary Salinas, Sgt Luis Garcia, Sgt Evaristo Canales, Sgt Ernesto Gon- contact VFW Post Commander, Homer zalez, SMSgt Mary Lou Prudencio, TSgt Napoleon Prudencio, Capt Rogelio Gallegos at (956) 878-6144 or Capt. RogePrado, Major Homer Gallagos lio Prado at (956) 457-2148.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

September 10 – Join the staff at Quinta Mazatlan Word Birding Center, 600 Sunset in McAllen, for a morning garden workshop to create a small native garden at homes or businesses. From 9 a.m. to noon, five experts in the field will lead the Creative Garden Design class that will provide attendees with a personalized dialogue on how to best convert a small area into a water-conserving, wildlife-supporting native plant garden. Call in advance to reserve a spot in the workshop. The fee is $10. For reservations, call 956-6813370. September 10 – The Guild with the International Museum of Art & Science will host “Go With The Guild” merienda from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Clark Gallery at the museum. Guild members will present to answer questions for individuals who are interested in becoming Guild members. As IMAS volunteers, they assist with the museum’s ongoing and special programs. RSVP with Viviana Caballero by calling 956682-0123 or via email at vcaballero@theimasonline.com. September 10 – Become a Texas Parks and Wildlife certified Angler Education Instructor at the Edinburg World Birding Center training session. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for anyone interested in teaching fishing skills in their communities. The program provides the curriculum, equipment, materials and support to help volunteers introduce youth and their families to fishing. It is ideal for teachers, youth group leaders, after school or camp staff and community volunteers. Participants should wear comfortable clothing for outdoor activities, and should bring a sack lunch and water bottle. The workshop is free, but registration is required as space is limited. Participants must be 18 or older. To register, call 956-381-9922. The EWBC is located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd. September 10 –The Marine Military Academy (MMA) in Harlingen will host the Introductory Training Parade & Graduation at 10 a.m. All parades are held on the academy grounds, and the public is invited. Veterans and former classmates and their families are encouraged to attend. September 11 – The McAllen Fire and Police Departments will host a ceremony in remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy on the 15th anniversary of the attack. The ceremony will be held in conjunction with the McAllen Stair Climb at the Neuhaus Tower. Bagpipes and drums will kick off the event at 7:45 a.m., followed by a speaker, moment of silence and a “last alarm” bell ceremony at 8:46 a.m. The public is invited to attend the event. Following the ceremony, the McAllen Stair Climb will commence. The climb commemorates the lives of the 343 firefighters that died on 9/11. Each participant carries a tag with a picture of a firefighter killed that day. All first responders, military personnel and civilians killed that day are honored as well. September 11 – The International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 Nolana Ave. in McAllen, invites families to honor and celebrate the grandparents in their lives at Grandparents Day from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be special activities to share memories, the past and to create new ones, during the celebration. All grandparents will receive free general admission. Grandparents must be 55 and older and submit a valid I.D. at the time of admission. Call 956-682-0123 for more information. September 13 – The Empty Bowls 2016 fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Boggus Ford Events Center, 3000 N. Cage, Pharr. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door, available online at foodbankrgv.com or at the Food Bank at 724 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr. Proceeds benefit the Food Bank Rio Grande Valley. September 13 – The Rio Grande Valley Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists will host presentation by the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program (CBBEP) Conservation biologist Stephanie Bilodeau on “Management and Monitoring of Texas Colonial Waterbirds.” Her work focuses on habitat management for the birds of the spoil islands throughout the Lower Laguna Madre. She also does research and monitoring of breeding and wintering shorebirds of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Cameron County Annex Building, 1390 W. Expressway 83 in San Benito. The meeting is free and open to the public. September 15 – Dr. Eric Holt-Giménez will present “Agroecology and Food Systems Transformation” at Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center at 6 p.m. He will introduce models of different food systems around the world and how we can learn from them to direct the food system in the Rio Grande Valley towards a sustainable practices. With over 25 years of experience working with farmers in Central America and Mexico, he has been the executive director of Food First since 2006. The program fee is included in the $3 admission. Quinta Mazatlan is located 600 Sunset in McAllen. For more information, call 956-681-3370. September 17 – Meet some of the Gladys Porter Zoo’s birds of prey at the next Saturday Safari from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students will have a zoo tour, arts and crafts, animal encounter and snacks. Cost is $15 per child or adult with a $5 discount for zoo members. Pre-registration is required. Call 956-548- 9453 to register or for more information or e-mail educ@gpz.org. The zoo is located at 500 E. Ringgold in Brownsville. For daily events and upcoming weeks, see the full calendar at ptrgv.com.

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opinion We the people... By: Jim Brunson

Really, Mission School Board? Enough is enough!

t’s bad enough that our Mission CISD board of trustees goes along with a “coach’s opinion” that, if the district is going to spend $31,000 for lighting upgrades for the Veterans Memorial High School tennis courts, they might as well just spend $150,000 to $190,000 for “competition level” lighting. (See our story on page 12 of today’s paper: “MCISD committee discusses facilities upgrades.”) Not only does the board go along with the more expensive lighting, they want to double the cost and put in the same lighting for the Mission High School tennis courts. Folks, this is not Monopoly money you are spending. These are real dollars taken from the pockets of the taxpayers. And we wonder why our school taxes are so high! The worst of it is that I have seen this same pattern over and over again. The Mission school board members are far more interested in supposed “fairness” than in making sure those expenditures are truly necessary. Just because you approve a needed expense for one campus, it does not mean that every other campus must have the same thing. We have seen this happen with athletic facilities, ag barns, tracks and sidewalks at elementary campuses – the list goes on and on, costing the taxpayer millions of dollars. Do they truly “need” competition level lighting? Just think of all the poor kids who must be marred for life because the lighting for the tennis courts was not “competition” grade. Let’s be more responsible when spending those taxpayer dollars. Just because

you can “find the money in the budget” it does not justify the expense. Just because a teacher or coach makes a request, it doesn’t mean you have to give her everything she wants. And most of all, just because one campus gets something, it doesn’t mean other campuses must have the same thing. The “fairness” word is being used far too loosely to justify unnecessary expenses. Expenditures should be based on actual necessity, rather than keeping up with the Joneses (other campuses). So, now our duly elected representatives on the Mission CISD Board of Trustees are planning to take a $31,000 budget item for tennis court lighting and approve a bloated expense of $300,000 to $380,000? I have a hunch that if that money was coming out of their own pockets instead of yours and mine, they would not have to think twice before saying NO! I know what I would do. Prop. 1: Proposed “Healthcare” Taxing District Mayor Norberto Salinas asked me this week how Prop. 1 is coming. This is the proposition on the Nov. 8 ballot to form a county healthcare district, which would create a new taxing entity for Hidalgo County homeowners and other property owners. I told him I was encouraged, because as I talk to people in the community, I am finding that more and more people are beginning to become suspicious of the idea and are opposing Prop. 1. Contrary to what proponents of the new tax are telling folks, everyone who lives

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Patriot Aaron Fernandez pulls down Mission’s Jesus Vera during Veterans Memorial’s 42-35 win over the Eagles last Friday night at Tom Landry Stadium. Progress Times photo by Doug Young

an 81-yard burst to the end zone to tie the game at 21. The Patriots then scored 21 straight points with Hernandez finding Guerrero for two touchdowns and receiver Landry Gilpin for a 68-yarder to bring the score to 42-21 Eagles. The fight in the Eagles never left as they struck back with two scores of their own to make the score 42-35. Receiver Oscar De La Garza hauled in a fade from Gomez

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week after picking up a city championship, the Mission Veterans Memorial Patriots will play the role of road warriors as they open up District 31-5A play travelling 154 miles to Laredo to take on the Martin Tigers. With just two non-district games this year due to realignment, the Patriots, 1-1, were afforded little time to prepare for the grueling grind of a nine team district. If last week’s win was any indication of the fight in head coach David Gilpin’s group, they are more than ready to step up to the challenge.

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“This is something that the Mission Veterans football team has done year inyear out, we come out of the locker room ready to play football and that’s attributed to our kids and their willingness to respond to what the coaching staff is asking of them,” said Gilpin. In the ‘Battle of Conway’ against crosstown rival Mission Eagles, senior quarterback Diego Hernandez led the Patriots to a roller coaster 42-35 victory, hooking up with senior receiver Jacob Guerrero for three touchdowns on the night. Hernandez accounted for 351 yards and all six Patriot scores, five through the air and one

for one and De Leon again found pay dirt on the ground with 52 seconds left in the game, bringing his touchdown total to four on the night. The Eagles recovered the ensuing onside kick but fell short in their last attempt at a comeback when Gomez was intercepted by Gilpin to seal the non-district game by a final score of 42-35. “You got to give Coach Detmer and his bunch credit, on the ground. Every time the Eagles scored, the Patriots responded with a big play and a score of their own in what was a classic clash between the two prideful teams, with the Patriots ultimately outlasting the Eagles. Hernandez spoke about the team’s resolve in their win over their rivals, just a week after falling to the Harlingen Cardinals 44-14. “Things were tough and adversity struck. There in the third quarter it was 21-21, we could have gone away but we stuck together and fought as a team,” said Hernandez. The win over the Eagles is the third in a row for the Patriots, the first time that has been accomplished in the 15 years Veterans Memorial High School has been open. The Martin Tigers went 0-2 in their two non-district

they never quit. That’s what you get when you get Mission and Mission Veterans - you got two prideful schools, two prideful teams, two prideful coaching staffs,” Gilpin said. The Patriots have now won the last three games in matchups between the crosstown rivals, marking the first time Veterans Memorial has won three consecutive years in ‘Battle of Conway’ series history.

games, losing to Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial 31-7 and Donna North 4120. They will be looking to derail the Patriots plans of picking up a district opening win. “We know we just have to focus on the road trip up, you can get tired. A lot of times people take snacks, eat bad stuff on the way but we know it’s a business trip and that’s the only reason we’re going to Laredo,” said Hernandez. Senior inside linebacker Juan Barradas has played with his hair on fire, the way coach Gilpin likes his defenders to. When the Patriots take their game on the road versus the Tigers to open district, Barradas will have to bring the wood, something he’s used to having faced off with an elusive running back

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District 31-5A teams open district play

By Luciano Guerra eady or not District 315A teams, your district season opens tonight! That’s because as a result of the University Interscholastic League’s (UIL’s) most recent realignment, 31-5A has gone from a seven-team to a nineteam district. And with each team now having eight district games on their schedule, two of the four non-district games the Patriots, Diamondbacks and Rattlers are used to having to prepare for district play had to be sacrificed. As for the Eagles, the Coyotes, the Lobos and the Huskies, the Big 7 District 30-6A teams, they still have two non-district games remaining on their schedules. So while their Week 3 games do not have as much riding on them as the 31-5A teams do, they’ll still be out to win of course. With the Coyotes and the Diamondbacks having both played their Week 3 games last night and the Rattlers having a bye week, here is a look at the four games on tonight’s schedule involving Big 7 teams.

Veterans Memorial at Laredo Martin Fresh off their 42-35 Battle of Conway win over the Mission Eagles, the 1-1 Veterans Memorial Patriots will be opening their District 315A schedule on the road tonight against the 0-2 Laredo Martin Tigers. The Tigers’ two losses came at the hands of the Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial Eagles (31-7) and the Donna North Chiefs (41-20). With nine teams vying for the four District 31-5A playoff spots, both teams are going to want to open their district schedule at 1-0 tonight. Only one will of course and based on the fact that the Patriots have gone 16-8 and won back-to-back Bi-district Championships over the past two seasons while the Tigers have gone 6-14 and failed to qualify for the playoffs over the same period, it should be the Patriots that emerge victorious. Edinburg Bobcats at Palmview Lobos Something’s got to give tonight. With the Edinburg Bobcats and the Palmview

Lobos both entering tonight’s non-district matchup winless, one of the two teams will improve their record to 1-2 with a win, while the other will drop to 0-3 with a loss. The Bobcats two losses have been to the Nikki Rowe Warriors (30-14) and to the Brownsville Lopez Lobos (20-15). Palmview’s two losses have been to the Roma Gladiators (41-7) and to the Edinburg Economedes Jaguars (43-13). While the final score of last week’s loss to the Jaguars was a bit lopsided, the Lobos actually led at the end of the first quarter (13-7) and they trailed by only one point at halftime (14-13). If Palmview can play the entire game tonight the way they played 2-0 Economedes in the first half, they could very well give their home crowd a lot to cheer about. Juarez-Lincoln Huskies at Donna North Chiefs After being the only Big 7 team to win its Week 1 game, the Juarez-Lincoln Huskies stumbled last week when they lost to the Rio Hondo Bobcats by a score of 27-14. Tonight they’re on the road for the

Palmview senior running back Joel Pina breaks through the line of Economedes defenders for a good gain during the second quarter of the Lobos’ 43-13 loss to the Jaguars last Friday evening. Progress Times photo by Luciano Guerra

second week in a row as they travel to Bennie LaPrade Stadium to face off against the Donna North Chiefs at 7:30. In only their third year of existence, the Chiefs lost their Week 1 game to the PSJA Bears by a score of 36-33. They evened up their record at 1-1 last week however when they defeated Laredo Martin rather handily by a score of 41-20. Over their brief two year history, the

istrict 31-5A volleyball action is only three games into conference play, but if you were at Mission Veterans gymnasium Tuesday night, you would think you were at an elimination game with everything on the line. The Veterans Memorial Lady Patriots and the Pioneer Lady Diamondbacks battled Tuesday night in a back-and-forth district volleyball duel that had a playoff atmosphere to it. Fans of both teams filled each side of the bleachers, frequently chanting loudly and waving flags throughout the night in support of their team. Both teams were unbeaten in district play coming into the game, but only one would leave with a 0 in the loss column. “It was pretty intense having both crowds here, every-

for the Patriots. Tonight, the Eagles, who have yet to play a road game, will host the 1-1 Brownsville Hanna Eagles at Tom Landry Stadium. Hanna lost their season opener to Edinburg Economedes by a score of 41-10 but bounced back last week against Brownsville Porter with a 35-13 victory.

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Chiefs have compiled a 1-19 record. Brownsville Hanna Eagles at Mission Eagles First year Mission Eagles’ head coach Koy Detmer is still looking for his first win. After dropping their Week 1 opener to PSJA North by a score of 39-9, the Eagles gave the VMHS Patriots all they could handle last week in the annual Battle of Conway which ended in a 42-35 win

one yelling. We just knew we had to get it done to get the result that we wanted,” said Lady Patriot’s setter Iliana Contreras. The Lady Diamondbacks and head coach Laura Cavazos made a statement right out of the gate by winning the opening set on the road 25-23, holding off the Lady Patriots attempt at a late comeback. The Lady Patriots responded immediately by winning the second set 25-21 to even the match up at one apiece on their home court. The Lady Diamondbacks answered the challenge in the third set by jumping out to a 4-0 lead and never looked back, taking the third 25-23 in another classic between two teams. The Lady Patriots, led by first year head coach Martina Carrillo, showed toughness by regaining their composure to win the fourth set 25-13, at

Veterans Memorial’s Alex Jimenez prepares to spike the ball as to Pioneer defenders go for the block during the first game of the Lady Patriots 3 game to 2 win over the Lady Diamondbacks Tuesday evening Photo by Luciano Guerra

one point scoring 8 straight points. In the fifth and final set, the Lady Diamondbacks found themselves leading 14-12 on the verge of victory before the Lady Patriots went on a run of four straight points to win the set 16-14, taking the match 3 sets to 2. “I think the girls stepped

it up there in game 4 when we blew them away. It was close throughout the whole match but that prepared us for game 5 and they worked for it. They played smart and they wanted it,” said Carrillo. “I drew a heart on

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District/Non-District Football – Sept. 8/9 Donna High @ La Joya High (TH) 7 p.m. Sharyland Pioneer @ Laredo Cigarroa (TH)* 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial @ Laredo Martin* Edinburg High @ Palmview 7:30 p.m. Juarez-Lincoln @ Donna North 7:30 p.m. Brownsville Hanna @ Mission High 7:30 p.m. Sharyland High (Open) *District Game Saturday District Volleyball – Sept. 10 Mission High @ La Joya High 12 p.m. Palmview @ McAllen Memorial 12 p.m. Nikki Rowe at Juarez-Lincoln 12 p.m. Sharyland High @ Laredo Cigarroa 1 p.m. Rio Grande City @ Sharyland Pioneer 1 p.m. Veterans Memorial @ Laredo Nixon 1 p.m. Tuesday District Volleyball – Sept. 13 Sharyland Pioneer @ Sharyland High 6:30 p.m. Juarez-Lincoln @ Palmview 6:30 p.m. La Joya High @ McAllen High 6:30 p.m. McAllen Memorial @ Mission High 6:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial (Open)

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By Mario H. Guel II he world of a private investigator can be somewhat of a mysterious field for some. Perhaps not accidently, as going undercover can be risky work, and going undetected is vital to their success. Classic television shows like “Magnum PI” or “Cannon” may come to mind as well when you hear the words private investigator. In any case, the private investigation market in the Rio Grande Valley is in “demand,” says former Mission police officer, Frank Cadena, who is a private investigator that manages a Mission-based company called Blue Ram Security and Investigations. According to the Texas Workforce Commission’s forecast for 2010-2020, job growth for private investigators and detectives is expected to grow by 26.5 percent across the state. “When people hear private investigations, one of the first things that comes to mind is infidelity,” Cadena says. “We get hired by a husband to go follow a wife or get hired by a wife to follow the husband a lot, but there are a lot of other types of cases that we deal with as well, such as insurance and workers compensation.” However, infidelity investigations are the services most sought after in the area, he says. This was also confirmed by another company in the Mission area known as MLG Protection Services. Cadena was born and

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www.ptrgv.com | www.strgv.com are Mission P.D. officers.) A few of their local contracts include the flea market, Ballis Social Event Center and Mission Community Center, among others. Companies like Blue Ram are authorized to work in Texas in accordance with the Texas Private Security Act. The Texas Department of Public Safety’s Private Security Bureau is the main body in charge of regulating and enforcing the private investigation and private security industry statewide. The business “is very strictly regulated” by the Private Security Bureau, said Cadena. Every private investigator has to start off with a Level 2 certification and Frank Cadena always carry what is known raised in Mission; he served in the business as a “pocket in the Air Force for nine years card.” Unlike Level 2, Level as a military police officer. He 3 certifications permit securialso worked for 27 years with ty guards to carry a concealed Mission, McAllen and Edin- firearm; and Level 4 permits burg Police Departments be- carrying a concealed firearm fore joining the private inves- and working in the capacity tigation industry. He says one as personal protection offiof the main benefits of hiring cer (bodyguard). The pocket a private investigator is the cards have to be renewed evthorough analysis provided to ery two years. Cadena carries clients. Cadena explains that four, each one allowing him this line of work demands to perform a different funcgreater information-gathering tion--even one that legally duties, which exceeds what permits him to follow a taris found typically in an av- get. “As you can see,” Cadeerage police report. “Paying na says, “we’re very heavily close attention to details is regulated.” If DPS comes extremely important.” In civ- around while out on the field, il process cases, attorneys and “we better have the pocket insurance companies tend to card.” Blue Ram’s services inhire private investigators for clude civil processes, activthis fundamental reason. Blue Ram is a law-en- ity checks in the workplace, forcement owned and operat- missing victim investigaed Class-C business, meaning tions, criminal case reviews, that it provides both private background checks, fraud investigations and uniform analysis, accident investigasecurity guards Valley-wide. tions, and licensing and trainIt was founded in 2010 by ing to become private investiJavier Ramon and Marco gators or security guards. Ramirez. (Both currently

SISD adopts new five-year strategic plan

By Mario H. Guel II n August 23, Sharyland ISD’s Board of Trustees approved the district’s new Five-year Strategic Plan for 2016-2021. The plan encapsulates a broad effort to strengthen student discipline, enhance student and teacher performance and stay modernized with technology and facility maintenance. For the next five years, Sharyland schools will be utilizing resources to mitigate teaching and learning deficiencies and will continue working towards fostering a culture of academic excellence and professional development. According to the new Sharyland Superintendent, Dr. Robert O’Connor, “Our goal is to review what we have, how we’re adjusting instruction to meet the needs

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my clipboard and colored it in there in game 5 and they went on from there.” For the Lady Patriots, Alex Jimenez had a big night racking up 18 kills and 15 digs while Contreras put teammates in position to succeed all night totaling 30 assists. On the Lady Diamondbacks side, Audrey Smith made plays every time her team needed one, filling the stat sheet with 1 ace, 13 kills, 28 assists, 29 digs and 3 blocks. She spoke about the game afterwards and what the team needs to do going forward in district play. “I know it might sound cliché but it doesn’t feel like

of each of our kids, and then make it better. We want each parent to know that whatever your specific child’s needs are, we’re figuring out a way to differentiate our instruction to meet their needs.” Differentiated instruction is an educational framework that provides students with different options for learning, given that student possesses different learning abilities. As such, teachers will be given additional training throughout the year and support through mentorship and technology, such as Google Classroom, among other user-friendly software, to accommodate students struggling in certain subject areas. To help meet this goal, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) will be established district-wide to deliver these services. Additionally, through a

stronger mentoring system, newly hired teachers can be immersed into the district through special training and support programs, like the goal-oriented feedback system. “Such programs,” O’Conner says, “will further help identifying teachers’ needs through pre-training, mentoring, and regular evaluation throughout the year to measure progress in areas where teachers seek improvement.” It’s designed to empower teachers to go above and beyond, placing a greater emphasis on employee input and recognition to build a healthy work environment. Moreover, the district wants to reinforce its long-standing values of teaching students the importance of discipline,

a loss. We played really well, probably the best we’ve played all year and we know we can play with them,” Smith said. “We just have to bring the intensity every single set, every single game, every single point. Make sure that we play for each other, in my book that’ll be the most successful thing.” The two District 31-5A powerhouses meet again on Sept. 26 when the Lady Patriots visit the Lady Diamondbacks. Cavazos talked about her third year program competing with best in the district after the game. “We’ve been looking forward to playing them in our district season since we lost to them in the quarterfinals of our own tournament.

They’ve always been in the back of our minds. It’s one of our goals to beat them as it’d be the first time in program history,” said Cavazos. “We fell short tonight but I felt the girls gave it all they got and we played really well so I’m proud of their effort. Keep this feeling in mind so that it can motivate us to continue to play through district.” The Lady Patriots (3-0) next match is Saturday Sept. 10 when they travel to Laredo to take on the Nixon Lady Mustangs. The Lady Diamondbacks (2-1) next take the court Saturday Sept. 10 as they host the Rio Grande City Rattlers. Both games are scheduled for 1 p.m.

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ALEX keep up with expansion we must be creative in meeting these needs, and I want to ensure that although we continue to grow, our children will still be able to receive the best education possible. Not only am I an alum of the district, but so are my family members and most importantly, so are my two children. Having served as an advocate in the community, as well as participated in numerous school and toy drives, I have seen firsthand the many needs of our families and students within the communities the school district serves. These experiences have led me to make the decision of seeking elected office as a La Joya ISD School Board Member, Place 7. It is my hope, that together with your help and input, I can bring fresh ideas and positive solutions to La Joya ISD by serving as a school board member – an important position that shapes the life of every student. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of serving as a State Trooper, working at La Joya ISD for 6 years, and currently, I own and operate The Children’s Education Station (a children’s preschool learning center) in Peñitas. My experience working within the school district will allow me to work hand-in-hand with our educators, administrators, staff, students, and the community. In addition, running my own education business has taught me the

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ins-and-outs of the system by allowing me to grow as a leader and helping me understand the many policies and opportunities that guide our educational system. I advocate for our students, communities, and education issues every single day. Education is who I am. My two beautiful children, Alexis and Cristian, and wife, Victoria, can all attest that there is no greater issue to me than that of ensuring every single child receives the education they deserve. My values, which are rooted in honesty, integrity, and public service, have been formed by my parents and siblings. They are my guiding principles, which have led me to be successful in not only running my own business, but in aspiring to reach my academic goals. I was raised in Sullivan City and attended school in La Joya, graduating from La Joya High School in 1999. For the past 8 years, my family and I have resided in Palmview. I graduated with a degree in Criminology from Texas A&M Kingsville, and am currently working on my Master’s in Education Administration. So as you can see, I not only “talk the talk” but also “walk the walk”. I am proud to be a positive example for our students at La Joya ISD. As a school board member, I want to continue setting the example. Let’s bring a positive change to La Joya ISD, for our communities and our children.

ESPIE years experience in higher education. Currently, Ochoa is in her fourth year as an educational manager for the Children’s Learning Institute working with the Texas Literary Initiative. Ochoa said her main priorities as a board member are to: • Put Children First in all board decisions • Advocate for all La Joya ISD district employees • Support and encourage parental involvement in all schools • Oversee the management of all expenditures with prudence and an awareness of taxpayer burden “Every decision the board makes is crucial the students, the parents, the school employees, and the taxpayers,” said Ochoa. “All decisions should take in account how they benefit the students and

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promote student achievement for all children.” Ochoa said the board should also be a voice and advocate for all school employees throughout the school year and not just when deciding on pay raises during the budget process. When it comes to the teachers, the board must be willing to provide the necessary resources to teach students and encourage innovation in the 21st-century classroom, said Ochoa. Ochoa said the La Joya ISD Parental Involvement Program has made great strides in recruiting and involving parents in the education of their children. “But the board must do more to support empowering parents through mentor training and community outreach initiatives. As board members elected by La Joya ISD par-

ents and grandparents, we need to remember that our parents are the first teachers in the lives of their children,” Ochoa said. As state funding for education dwindles every legislative session, and the challenges to fund La Joya’s day-to-day operations grows, Ochoa said, the board is faced with working to fund public education in La Joya without adding to the taxpayer burden. “In order to accomplish this task, the board must work together with the district’s administrative team to examine every program for effectiveness and fiscal accountability,” said Ochoa. “We must clearly understand how every tax dollar is being spent and make fiscal decisions that ensure that every tax dollar spent is an investment in the educational success and achievement of La

COACH a wealth of knowledge on students’ academic performance and using this experience to provide a better learning environment in the classroom. I am currently the School Board Secretary. I believe education is the great equalizer and have been working with students, parents, staff, and administration since my first term to ensure that the La Joya ISD community is given the best opportunities to succeed. In addition, I believe strongly that the backbone of the school district is its administrators, staff, and teach-

Joya students in the global market.” “I am running for re-election to the Place 5 seat because I am committed to making the education and achievement opportunities for La Joya students (from early childhood to post-secondary levels) a life-lasting experience that will enable them to become successful in all they do,” said Ochoa. “My education and professional experience as an educator give me the skills to connect and identify the needs of all students and staff.” Ochoa said, “My role as a board member is to work with the whole board, the superintendent, and the central administrative team to develop strong partnerships to raise standards, improve performance, tackle dropout rates, and strengthen the teaching profession. from pg 1

ers. I have been known to often say, “We must invest, in those who invest in our kids.” Words that I have supported by helping the district invest in salaries and better health care benefits. Before making any decision, I make sure to research the issues affecting students and the district, listen to community input, and then work to propose solutions that are aligned to the needs of our students. With technology in the classroom continuing to advance, the Rio Grande Valley expanding its economic capacity in terms

of growing S.T.E.M. and Healthcare industry jobs, and the need for both college and technical degrees in demand; I understand these needs and am working towards ensuring students are receiving the best education and given the best opportunities to achieve success not only in the classroom, but in college, and eventually in their professional careers. Prior to my election as a school board member, I served as the Mayor ProTem for the City of Sullivan City. A true public servant, I am committed to the needs

of my community and am always on-hand to help. I am married to Alma D. Salinas, who like me, strongly believes in the educational foundation provided at La Joya ISD, as our son, Oscar Andres Salinas, is a student at La Joya High School. Let’s ensure that our students have every resource needed to be successful, and at the same time, provide our teachers and staff with the support they need to make that happen.

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which could be applied to my public service duties. As a Federal Employee of the United States Postal Service for the past 7 years, I have been given the trust to handle sensitive and confidential material without ever failing to do so. In that same manner I encourage the people of La Joya ISD community to give me their trust in handling decisions regarding the future of our students and staff. I’m a current college student with a major in engineering and minor in Political Science. I plan to excel on my education and continue my engagement in developing La Joya ISD into an outstanding academic community. The reason I filed for candidacy is that by being

ANSELMO to do what they do best. I want our staff to be rewarded with competitive pay and quarterly bonuses. With a Bachelors of Science degree in Leadership and Graduate studies in Business Administration, I have the background, passion and leadership skills to be an exceptional school board member. I want to thank my wife, family, and friends for your

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a young candidate I could bring fresh and new ideas to the table that would focus and benefit the education of our students. In addition, I plan to reach out to students, parents, and staff, with the use of growing technology and social media to communicate directly with them and make them aware on decisions being made by the school board. By implementing this technique more transparency could be obtained within the school district. I encourage the people from the community to learn and study all of the candidates and make the best choice for our students. I humbly ask for your support on Election Day and vote for Anselmo Barrera and Oscar “Rito” Martinez. from pg 1

support. I want to encourage you to learn more about every candidate so you can make the best choice for our students in this November election. I humbly ask for your support and vote for Oscar “Rito” Martinez and myself Anselmo Barrera. Early Voting Begins Oct. 24. Election Day is Nov. 8.

LAURA great leadership, is often lost when someone takes office. I am proud to say that this was never the case for my husband; he was a man that led the way, the fight, and proved that true leadership begins with unselfishly serving others before yourself. Throughout the years, I stood alongside my husband in his service as a commissioner for the City of Peñitas and most recently, as a school board member for La Joya ISD. In addition, we both served on various boards, volunteered at local school and city events, and participated in community projects. We are a family committed to the community and are always working with people and local leaders to help ensure that we have the best opportunities for our

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sa, Gabriel and Daniel – all of whom attend La Joya schools. Flores has 29 years of experience in the banking industry where she was an assistant cashier for the former First State Bank for 17 years, a branch manager for Texas State Bank in Peñitas for six years, and operations manager for Lone State Bank for six years. Flores said her extensive experience in the finance industry as well a keen understanding of how to manage money will benefit the La Joya board as they deliberate on how to maximize local, state, and federal monies that are relied on to fund schools, construction and renovation projects, fine arts programs, new technology, academic programs, and teacher salaries. The continuous downsizing of public education funding by state legislators poses stiff challenges for school boards, said Flores. The board needs to seriously dialogue on how tax money is being spent and determine where it can streamline operations without repercussions to educational programs. Flores said she supports the board working to make

all La Joya school campuses safer, more positive and conducive to learning for students and teachers. “Schools are places where learning takes place every day,” said Flores. “We must do what is necessary to create an environment in the classrooms as well as throughout the schools, where parents can be assured that their children are safe and teachers can be happy,” said Flores. In La Joya, Flores said the district’s mission calls for “continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability” that will empower educators to prepare students to go to college or career technical schools after high school and then go out and “make an imprint on the world.” Flores said, as La Joya ISD’s vision statement says, “Educational Excellence: The Right of Every Student.”

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dren’s lives. It is available to all, despite socio-economic backgrounds, cultural differences, and language barriers. Our rich heritage, situated on the border of the Rio Grande, has allowed us to raise our children in an area thriving with richness in heritage and economic opportunity. I will continue to work with all of our families and students to ensure that they have every opportunity to succeed at La Joya ISD. I hope that you have been able to resonate with my story and come to realize that being accountable, honest, and a true servant of the public is of the utmost importance to my family and I. Help me bring better government to the people and students of La Joya ISD.

MINGO for our students.” He resides in Peñitas and has been involved with the community by assisting in various phases of community service in the area. Villarreal has worked for 30 years as coordinator for

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families. Since my husband’s passing, I have thought long and hard about his legacy of public service and I have decided that it is now my turn to continue the fight for our communities and schools, that my husband so cared for. I was recently appointed to fill his vacancy on the La Joya ISD School Board representing the cities of Peñitas, Palmview, Sullivan City, and La Joya – an opportunity that I am beyond blessed to take on. There is so much to be done to ensure that our children have the proper education, opportunities, and resources to lead a successful life – beyond high school and college. Education is the single most important factor in the development of our chil-

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success is our community’s success. If education is to be a priority, it must be funded as such. Taxpayers’ money can no longer be dispersed without return, and that return must be in the form of improved academic results. It is our obligation to help a child develop their identity and be a contributing factor to society. We must refocus on the idea that a child is the center of our community. I am the proud son of Arturo “Red” Garza Jr., a great man who respectfully gave a large part of his life to serving this community as a city councilman and as a school board member. My mother Estella Garza, a government teacher in La Joya ISD for 36 years, fostered my appreciation for the democratic process. Their love for government ignited my desire to serve my community. I happily married my childhood sweetheart Juliana Q. Garza, an educator at La Joya for 12 years and an actively involved community member who serves the city in

VETERANS like Harlingen’s Leo Tienda and one of the biggest ball carriers you’ll see in the Valley, Mission High’s Steve De Leon in the previous two weeks. Barradas, who has 25 tackles through two games, talked about manning the middle of the Patriot defense and how he approaches the position. “It’s a big responsibility. The coaches told me from the start you got to be aggressive and I’m doing my best at it,” said the Patriots’ leading tackler. “We just want to come out with a bang.” Coach Gilpin knows his group is battle tested after

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many capacities. I have two amazing daughters Julieta and Adilin Garza, who along with their mother serve as my inspiration to positively impact our school district. I received my education and graduated from La Joya ISD and Baylor University. I currently have the distinct honor of serving on the City of Peñitas City Council and La Joya Federal Credit Union Board, where I have gained valuable experience that will aid in my current endeavor. Spending the last 14 years as an educator and athletic coordinator in one of the most economically disadvantaged areas in La Joya ISD, I know what kinds of issues really concern and affect our students. I ask that you let me shoulder the responsibly of ensuring our children receive the first class education they rightfully deserve. I humbly and graciously ask for your support on this upcoming election. Our kids, our future, our responsibility. Team Liberty 2016. from pg 1

Hidalgo County Precinct #3. He is a member of Faith Fellowship Bible Church at Peñitas. Villarreal and his wife, Rosela, have two sons, Domingo III, and Daniel, and four grandchildren. from pg 6

going head-to-head with the Cardinals and an intense rivalry game with the Eagles. Now, the Patriots hope to make a statement to the other eight teams in the district in their district opener when they square off on the road against the Tigers’, the team’s first trip to Laredo since being eliminated by the Tigers in the second round of the 2013 playoffs. “It’s all about a mindset that when things go wrong, when things don’t go my way that I continue to play hard. I think that’s a byproduct of our offseason and the message from our coaching staff, that we were able to

come out and even though things didn’t go our way all the time but we were able to keep our sleeves rolled up and keep grinding at it,” said Gilpin. “We feel like any respect we’re getting from the community, we’re earning. There’s nothing being given to us. You want respect you have to earn it by winning.” The District 31-5A opening matchup between the Mission Veterans Memorial Patriots and the Laredo Martin Tigers is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Krueger Field in Laredo.

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UTRGV students create bike sharing program By Gail Fagan

GV—What started as a class assignment for four environmental science students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has turned into a new bike sharing program on UTRGV campuses and in two Valley communities, Harlingen and Brownsville. The service – BikeShare Rio Grande Valley – makes available to students, faculty, staff and the public 85 cruiser bikes found at stations on the Edinburg, Brownsville and Harlingen campuses, as well as at various locations in Brownsville and Harlingen that have partnered to offer the service. At the Edinburg campus,

students and the public can access the bikes at the Student Union Building, University Recreation Building, University Library, Baseball Stadium and HPE I. The bike share service will be managed by Zagster Inc., a national company that manages bike share services at numerous other locations, including The University of Texas-Dallas, Yale and Ohio State. The contract with Zagster, which supplies the stations and bikes as well as maintenance and technical assistance, is for two years. “The kernel of this idea began in a class taught by Dr. Elizabeth Heise regarding shared and alternative transportation models. The students put together a research paper which was then presented to Auxiliary Ser-

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Hilario Acevedo Jr. McALLEN – Hilario “Larry” Acevedo Jr., 58, passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at McAllen Medical Center. Mr. Acevedo graduated from Mission High School in 1976, and then from the University of Texas-Pan American and Reynaldo Garza Law School. He was a truant officer for McAllen ISD for several years and worked in the district attorney’s office for many years. He was a member of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church and attended Saint Joseph’s Bible Study and Holy Spirit Catholic Church Bible Study. Survivors include his mother, Mary V. Acevedo; children, Ramona Marie Acevedo and Marco Joseph Acevedo; siblings, Xavier Acevedo, Michael James Acevedo, Dora Imelda Acevedo Cedillo and Thelma Acevedo Garza. He was preceded in death by his father, Hilario Acevedo Sr. A funeral service was held on Sept. 7 at Ric Brown Family Funeral Home in Mission. Burial followed at

Laurel Hill Cemetery. Adolfo T. Alvarado RANCHO VIEJO – Adolfo T. Alvarado Sr., 89, passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016. Mr. Alvarado was born Sept 12, 1926, in Mission to Florentino and Rosaura Alvarado. He resided at Mission Acres, was a foreman for Mission Paving for many years, worked as a heavy machine operator with Mid-Valley Construction and was a self-employed truck driver until his retirement at age 62. He was a former parishioner of St John of the Fields Catholic Church in Mission and a member of the advisory board in 1969. He was a parishioner at Our Lady of Heavenly Father in Olmito at the time of his passing. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Damiana Banda Alvarado; children, Adolfo Jr., Mary David, Juanita, Martin, Isabel Kemp, Dolores Garza, Clare Rodriguez and Teresita; and 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgrandson. A funeral mass was held on Sept. 8 at St. John of the

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vices. We saw its potential right away and were pleased at how it anticipated our goal of creating a multimodal transportation network at our university,” said Rodney Gomez, UTRGV director of Parking and Transportation Services. The students – Myrna Leal, Herlinda Pena, Alex Garcia and Miranda Krafka – submitted the shared transportation proposal as part of the Conservation of Natural Resources course they took in spring 2015, which was taught by Heise, an associate professor of Environmental Sciences at UTRGV. “One of the things I tell my students is, part of what we are doing is not just a homework assignment; there are real, tangible out-

comes,” Heise said. “I teach them how they can play a role in impacting the university and their community.” Leal, a senior from Brownsville, said her group proposed the shared biking program to help students be more active and to reduce emissions. “Maybe more students will hop on a bike instead of using their car to go just a mile away,” Leal said. The team researched the companies and the costs, and created and conducted surveys via social media, all of which went into their proposal. They also presented their findings to university administrators with a recommendation to select Zagster as the shared bike service UTRGV should use. Leal said it was exciting

to know that something the students worked on is going to be felt throughout both campuses and across the Valley. “This is what a real college experience is supposed to be like,” she said. The bright white bikes, which feature a basket and safety features like lights, reflectors and a bell, can be found via the free Zagster Mobile App – available for iPhone and Android – or online at zagster.com/rgvbikeshare. Each bike at the designated Zagster bike stations can be accessed from a smart lock via the mobile phone app, which provides a code to unlock the bike. When the bike is returned to the bike station, the rental ends.

proper etiquette and ethics. The new strategic plan’s overall aim is to provide teachers with more growth opportunities to maintain a resilient staff, ensure that every child gets a quality education to be successful in the 21st century and use funds, as needed, to cover maintenance costs for all fourteen Sharyland facilities. “We want to educate young minds,” O’Connor says. “We want to teach kids to think critically and know how to conduct themselves appropriately, including with technology. I think what sets Sharyland apart from other schools is that we have a strict dress-code, we expect our kids to dress right, act right, come prepared to school and do their work. That’s the culture we want to continue to be proud of.”

Fields. Burial followed at Valley Memorial Gardens, Mission. Maria Dolores Chavez MISSION – Maria Dolores “Lolita” Chavez, 76, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, in McAllen. Mrs. Chavez was born in Montemorelos, N.L., Mexico. Formerly of McAllen, she lived in Mission for the past five years. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Alberto A. Chavez; children, Albert Chavez, Janie Puente, Sandra Ochoa, Joel Chavez and Marco A. Chavez; and 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. siblings, Emerico Alanis and Matilde Rodriguez. She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Janelle R. Puente; parents, Eleuterio Rodriguez and Jacinta Salazar; and brothers, Santos and Arcadio Alanis. A funeral mass was held on Sept. 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in McAllen. Burial followed at Valley Memorial Gardens in McAllen. Ysidro Isassi MISSION – Ysidro Isassi, 82, of Mission, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at Mission Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Isassi was born on May 15, 1935, in Guerrero, Tamps., Mexico. to Juan and Concepcion Isassi . Survivors include his children, Sylvia Isassi Haley and Israel Isassi; siblings, Gabriel Isassi, Maria Isassi and Tiofila Rodriguez; and six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death his wife, Maria Ledesma Isassi; his parents; children, Maria Concepcion Bell and Isidro Isassi Jr.; and granddaughter, Kassi Isassi. A funeral service was held on Sept. 7 at Ceballos Funeral Home. Burial followed at Val Verde Memorial Gardens.

Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at his home in Mission. Mr. Mallo served 30 years in the Army, Navy and Air Force and served in World War II and the Korean War. Survivors include his sister, Marlys (Warren) Olson, and three children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane. No services were held. His remains were cremated. Arrangements were under the direction of Ric Brown Family Funeral Home in Mission.

2016, at Mission Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Tanya Guadalupe Diaz MISSION – Tanya Guadalupe Diaz, 28, passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at her home in Mission. Calixtro A. Espinoza MISSION – Calixtro A. Espinoza, 70, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at Edinburg Regional Medical Center. Vladimir Garcia PALMVIEW – A graveside service was held for Vladimir Garcia on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, at San Jose Cemetery in Mission. Matilde Ibarra MISSION – Matilde Ibarra, 48, passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Placido Munguia MISSION – Placido Munguia, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Mission Nursing Home. Delio A. Villarreal MISSION – Delio A. Villarreal, 71, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at his home in Mission.

Darwin E. Mallo MISSION – Darwin E. Mallo, 95, passed away on

Notices Bobby Brown MISSION – Bobby Brown, 5, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, at his home in Mission. Gabriel Chapa PEÑITAS – Gabriel Chapa, 36, passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Victorina Cienega SULLIVAN CITY – Victorina Cienega, 68, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2,

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MCISD committee discusses facilities upgrades By Kathy Olivarez he findings of several Mission Consolidated Independent School District committees were discussed at the monthly committee reports meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 7. Items discussed included a $150,000 upgrade for tennis court lighting at each high school, a new $260,000 intercom system at Mission Jr. High, final plans for a new $1.2 million swimming pool, and creating a new position for Director of Safety and Security. No formal action is taken during committee meetings. Rather, formal action by the full MCISD Board of Trustees will be taken at next week’s board meeting. Facilities Committee Under the facilities committee one item discussed in detail was the need for new lighting at the Veteran’s Memorial High School tennis courts. Additional lighting was already on the list of improvements to be made to the campus. However, the type of lighting planned was simply to light the courts and build a canopy over the courts. The lighting was not sufficient for competition and tournament playing events. Superintendent Ricardo Lopez said Coach Sanchez had expressed the opinion that if the district was going to do the project, it should be done right to cover the needs of tennis teams who are interested in competition play at higher levels. The budget for lighting was $31,000. The needed upgrades would bring the cost to between $150,000 and $190,000. Lopez favored Sanchez’s recommendation that the court lighting be brought up to competition level. This caused members of the MCISD Board of Trust-

ees to ask what the level of lighting is at Mission High School. Would the district have only one high school that had competition level courts? Would the VMHS tennis courts be like Tom Landry stadium and be shared for competition? They were told Mission High School does not have competition lighting for that campus’s tennis courts. The discussion ended with the board recommending if funding could be found, the MHS tennis courts should also be given upgraded lighting as well. Another item discussed at length was the need to upgrade the intercom system at Mission Junior High School. The base bid for the upgrading of the system to bring it into compliance with fire codes was $260,000. However, this does not bring the system up to the standards that already exist in other newer campuses as it uses an intercom system with a box on the wall. Most newer secondary campuses have a telephone system instead. This allows administers to make announcements from anywhere on campus including outside on playing fields, if needed. An alternative to provide telephone intercoms for the campus was $150,000. Discussion centered on the idea MJHS needed some “tender loving care” and would it be best to wait for the telephone system until renovations were done on the campus instead. After discussion it was decided to add the telephone system to the current renovations. The board was told the district would be receiving a $46,600 credit on a roofing project because the company hired to replace the roof decided the old roof could be repaired and covered with a new product instead of com-

pletely replacing the existing roof. Final plans for the pool at Mission High School were reviewed. The project will cost $1.2 million and should be completed by the fall of 2017. A new chiller system for the MJHS Science building was approved. The current system is not in compliance, overworked and out of date. Finance Committee The proposed tax rate for the 2016 school year is $1.3582 per $100 valuation. This includes $1.17 for maintenance and operations and $0.882 for debt service. Under finance, two new positions were approved. One was for a Director for the Child Nutrition Program. Superintendent Lopez said there are so many mandates from the state and federal programs, a new person is needed to assure all mandates are being met. The second position was for an assistant public relations specialist. Lopez said the district has added many new schools since Public Relations Director Craig Verley was hired and he needs assistance seeing the needs of all campuses are met. The board was told there would be recommendations for new assistant principals for Salinas Elementary and the Waitz Elementary campuses made at the upcoming meeting in September. Safety/ Security/Drug Prevention Committee A new position for Director of Safety and Security for MCISD was recommended. It would be the duty of this person to oversee warehouse security and campus surveillance matters. Previously, this position had been combined with risk management under Director Sylvia Cruz. The superintendent recommended the position be split and two director positions be

created instead of one. Board members wanted to know to whom this director would report. They suggested that since Ms. Cruz is already familiar with the workings of the safety and security division, the new position should be a coordinator’s position instead of a director. The new coordi-

nator would then report to Cruz. Lopez okayed the recommended change. Curriculum Committee Requests for waivers for two half days for the 20172018 year were approved for the last day before winter break and the last day of the school year. A second waiver request

was for a modified school for those who had already completed state standards so they would be allowed to take testing periods off and come to school at noon instead. Dr. Petra Treviño told the board all MCISD campuses met or exceeded state standards in the recent testing.

September 10, 1986 Headlines Mission Eagles Savor 19-6 Upset of Harlingen Cardinals By Harlan Woods

ow sweet it is! Pardon us, Rio Grande Valley, while Mission savors this one. After all, it’s been 45 years since the Mission Eagles defeated the Harlingen Cardinals. Only a few of the oldtimers who still follow the Eagles can remember that one, back in 1941, when a young quarterback by the name of Tom Landry guided the Eagles to a 9-0 victory enroute to a perfect season. Friday night was supposed to be number 46 for the Big Red from Cardinal land. But, Lupe Rodriguez, Frank Hernandez, Steve Farias, Biddy Garza and the rest of the Eagles failed to read the press clippings. They didn’t understand that prognosticators were picking the Cards to win by as much as 21 points and that the Eagles would most likely fail to score against the powerful Cardinal defense that was picked as one of the best in the Valley. Community Honors Coach Roy Garcia The Mission school dis-

trict and city of Mission declared September 5, 1986 as Roy Garcia Day. The popular Mission basketball coach and district athletic director was honored during halftime ceremonies of the Mission-Harlingen football game at Tom Landry Stadium. MCISD Board President Rosalinda Gonzalez and Mission Mayor Pat Townsend Jr. presented the resolution to Garcia as he was given a standing ovation by the packed house at the football stadium. The resolution cited Garcia’s accomplishments since he came to Mission as basketball coach in 1972. He had won 331 games, lost 147, while winning six district championships and one bi-district title during that time. New Principal at La Joya Alfonso Samuel Lopez, a 13-year veteran with the Dallas Independent School District, was named the new principal for La Joya High School for the 1986-87 school year. Meadow Creek CC Has New Ownership Meadow Creek Country

Club has been purchased by Harlingen area developer and realtor J.C. “Jake” Loehr, as was reported in the Sept. 10, 1986 edition of the Progress Times. The 300-acre development located on South Inspiration Road had been closed since February of the prior year. According to Loehr, Meadow Creek will be reopened by Sept. 1. “A caretaker and security people have been on site since the closing,” Loehr said. “With some minor repairs and the hiring of additional staff, we will be ready to open.” One of the most unusual aspects of the development is its 44,000 square foot octagonal shaped clubhouse. Built around a 250,000 gallon swimming pool and 18,000 gallon spa, the building contains a large restaurant and lounge, a 7,000 square foot ballroom, a six lane bowling alley, game room, separate men’s and women’s exercise rooms and sauna, a golf pro shop, a library and club offices. Tennis courts, shuffleboard, horseshoe, and croquet courts are interspersed around the clubhouse.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on September 19, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: The North 219.64’ of the West 577.57’ of the East 609.7’ of Lot 29, Bell Woods Co’s Subdivision “C”, from AO-I (Agricultural Open Interim) to C-3 (General Business); Rezoning: Lots 1-5, & 7-20, Sno-Bird Estates Subdivision, from AO-I (Agricultural Open Interim) to R-1 (Single Family Residential); Rezoning: 1.56 acres out of Lot 161, John H. Shary Subdivision & a part of portion of Lot 1, Praxedis Garza Subdivision, from AO-I (Agricultural Open Interim) to R-1T (Townhouse Residential); Rezoning: 7.30 acre portion of Lot 1, Praxedis Garza Subdivision of Porcion 58, from AO-I (Agricultural Open Interim) to R-1T (Townhouse Residential); Rezoning: A 1.59 acre tract of land out of Lot 205, John H. Shary Subdivision, from AO-I (Agricultural Open Interim) to C-3 (General Business); Rezoning: 8.898 acre tract of land out of Porcion No. 2, San Jose Subdivision; from AO-I (Agricultural Open Interim) to R-1A (Large Lot Single Family) and Rezoning: Lot 4, Block 90, Mission Original Townsite Subdivision, from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial). 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

PUBLIC NOTICE The City Council of the City of Palmiew, Texas will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at the City of Palmview’s Multi-purpose Center (behind Palmview City Hall), address being 406 West Veterans Boulevard, Palmview, Texas, to then consider the rezoning of properties that lie within the corporate limits of Palmview, Texas, said scheduled public hearing to first consider the east one-half of Palmview’s city limits (east of East Goodwin Road to its easternmost corporate limits), more particularly described to be within the following described boundaries: Commencing at the southeast corner of Lot 4, Block 3, Mission Groves Estates Subdivision, the same being the northwest corner of Moorefield Road and U.S. Business Highway 83; Thence northward along Moorefield Road an approximate distance of 5590 feet to a point being the southeast corner of Lot 18, Block 3, Mission Groves Estates Subdivision, the same being the northwest corner of FM 495 and Moorefield Road; Thence westward along the north right-of-way boundary of FM 495 an approximate distance of 640 feet being the southwest corner of Lot 18, Block 3, Mission Groves Estates Subdivision; Thence northward along the western line of said Lot 18, Block 3, Mission Groves Estates Subdivision an approximate distance of 660 feet, the same being the northwest corner of said Lot 18, Block 3, Mission Groves Estates Subdivision; Thence westward an approximate distance of 640 feet to a point, the same being the southwest corner area of Lot 20, Block 3, Mission Groves Estates Subdivision; Thence northward along Moorefield Road an approximate distance of 4500 feet (being the northern boundary of the Edinburg Canal where it intersects Moorefield Road);

Thence westerly along the southern perimeter of Lots 34-68, Tierra Linda Subdivision also being the northern boundary of the adjoining Edinburg Canal, to a point being the southwest corner of Lot 68, Tierra Linda Subdivision;

Thence meandering westerly along the weaving irrigation district’s canal right-of-way an approximate distance of 12,700 feet to a point being where the irrigation canal intersects East Goodwin Road, also being the northwest corner of Lot 1, Goodwin West No. 2 Subdivision;

Thence directly southward along Goodwin Road an approximate distance of 4300 feet to a point being 100 feet south of the southeast corner of Lot 11, Block No. 1A, Goodwin Subdivision;

Thence south along East Goodwin Road an approximate distance of 8700 feet to a point being the northwest corner of Lot 1, Rancho Verde Estates Subdivision;

Thence easterly an approximate distance of 2200 feet to a point being 100 feet south of the southwest corner of Lot 10, Block No. 1A, Goodwin Subdivision; Thence directly southward along FM 1427 (Abram Road) an approximate distance of 2000 feet to a point being the intersection of FM 1427 (Abram Road) and Mile 1 South Road; Thence west along Mile 1 South Road a distance of 1050 feet to a point being 100 feet west of the southwest corner of Lot 57, O.T. Subdivision Phase II Subdivision; Thence directly northward an approximate distance of 1900 feet to a point being the southeast corner of Lot 28, Mata Unit II Subdivision; Thence westward an approximate distance of 500 feet to a point being the southwest corner of Lot 29, Mata Subdivision; Thence northward an approximate distance of 750 feet to a point being the southeast corner of Lot 18, La Estrella Subdivision; Thence westward an approximate distance of 450 feet to a point being the southwest corner of Lot 17, La Estrella Subdivision; Thence northward an approximate distance of 1950 feet to a point along the southern perimeter of the Edinburg Main Canal as it adjoins the northern boundary of U.S. Business Highway 83;

Thence northeasterly an approximate distance of 900 feet to a point, being the mid-way juncture of the southern boundary of Lot 35, Palmview West Subdivision; Thence directly southward an approximate distance of 400 feet to a point being the midway juncture of the southern boundary of Lot 39, Palmview West Subdivision; Thence directly eastward an approximate distance of 650 feet to a point being the northwest corner of Lot 13, South Minnesota Road No. 2 Subdivision; Thence south along Minnesota Road an approximate distance of 450 feet to a point; Thence directly eastward an approximate distance of 800 feet to a point; Thence north an approximate distance of 100 feet to a point; Thence directly eastward an approximate distance of 900 feet to a point; Thence southward an approximate distance of 1870 feet to a point, being the southwest corner of Lot 27, Triple ‘D’ Home Place Subdivision; Thence southwesterly along a 45 degree trajectory angle an approximate distance of 2700 feet to a point, which includes portions of Lots 10-17, 111, 112, 126-129, 133-146, E.M. Goodwin Subdivision; Thence south an approximate distance of 650 feet to a point;

Thence westerly at a 45 degree trajectory along the southern perimeter of the Edinburg Main Canal an approximate distance of 2300 feet to a point being the southwest corner of Lot 28, St. Louis Groves Subdivision;

Thence directly eastward an approximate distance of 8500 feet to a point;

Thence northward along Showers Road an approximate distance of 3800 feet to a point being the northern right-of-way perimeter of U.S. Expressway 83;

Thence eastward along the northern boundary of U.S. Business Highway 83 an approximate distance of 3000 feet to the place of beginning being the northwest corner of U.S. Business Highway 83 and Moorefield Road.

Thence easterly along the northern right-of-way boundary of U.S. Expressway 83 an approximate distance of 4160 feet to a point being the southwest corner of Lot 1, Expressway Acres Subdivision; Thence northward along Abram Road an approximate distance of 6670 feet to a point where the meandering Canal right-of-way intersects Abram Road; Thence easterly along the meandering Canal right-of-way an approximate distance of 4850 feet to the place of beginning where the aforesaid enclosed boundaries are the western one-half of the corporate limits of Palmview, Texas, save and except the Flores Elementary School campus of the La Joya Independent School District, which said campus is not within said city limits. The developments within the above description are described as follows but are not limited to the following: Lots 1-12, O.T. Subdivision Phase I; Lots 34-57, O.T. Subdivision Phase II; Mata Subdivision; Mata Unit II Subdivision; Wood Subdivision; El Barquito; Villa Rama developments east of Showers Road; Riverside Estates; Silverado; Palo Blanco Estates; Palo Blanco Estates Unit No. 2; Plainview Subdivision; St. Paul Estates; Loma Linda Heights; Valle Bella; Tierra Maria; Flores Heights No. 1; Flores Heights No. 2; Plainview Height; Westview Heights; Marla Subdivision; Palma Alta; View Valley; Tierra Linda; Encantado Subdivison; Bazan Subdivision; Dina’s Subdivision; Wise Subdivision; Palm Creek; North Point Subdivision; Taurus Estates No. 5; Mesquite Ridge; Goodwin West No. 1; Spring Glen Heights; Valle de Palmas; Country Grove Estates; Eldorado Acres; Texas Rose RV Park; and Expressway Acres. Bertha Garza City Secretary City of Palmview, Texas

Thence north an approximate distance of 700 feet to a point; and

To further describe the developments included within the above boundaries, they are given as follows: Maier Subdivision; Breyfogle Park Unit No 1, No 2, No3, & No 4 Subdivisions; Eldorado Heights; Bella Vista; Palmview Paradise; Palmview Crossing; Palm View Point; Champion Estates; Ariel Hinojosa Subd.; Palm Acres Estates; Basham No. 15, No. 29, No. 18 Subdivisions; Las Palmas Heights; Ramirez Estates; La Homa Road Subd.; Frontier Subd.; Lots 27-98, Basham No. 24 Subdivision; Las Palmas Heights; Pena Blanca Estates; Palmview EDC No. 1 Subd.; Galvan Commercial Subdivision; Mission West Estates; Texa Produce No. 1 Subdivision; Akin Development Subd.; Goodwin Acres No. 1, No. 2 (Amended) Subdivisions; Holland Acres; El Jardin Estates; Eastview Subdivision; all or portions of Lots 10-17, 111-129, 133-146, Green Acres Subdivision; Triple ‘D’ Home Place Subd.; Sun Valley Subd.; Park Lane Subd.; West Highway Subd.; Basham Mobile Home No. 19 Subd.; Camelia Subdivision; La Camellia Subdivision; Garza Estates; Carlos Subdivision; Unit 2 J.O. Subd.; Hilda Subd.; Lakeside Subd.; Alysonders Estates; Cuatro Vientos Subd.; Bentsen Palm Business Center Subd.; Nick Garza Subdivision; Palmview Market Place Subdivision; South Minnesota Road Subdivision (No. 1), No. 2 and No. 3 Subdivisions; all or portions of Lots 1-6, 26-40, Palmview West Subdivision; and all or portions of Lots 17-20, Rancho Verde Estates. Predominantly, if lots are residentially used, it will likely be recommended to be zoned single family residential; and if there is a commercial use, the predominant recommendation will be to rezone it commercial. For a complete reflection of recommended zoning districts to specific properties, please feel free to view this colorized zoning map at the Palmview City Hall. Bertha Garza City Secretary City of Palmview, Texas

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Patriot Day 2016 September 11, 2011 — 9-11 — is a day forever etched in the memory of Americans. It is the day the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda launched attacks on four important U.S. targets, killing nearly 3,000 people and injuring over 6,000 others. The attacks also caused over $10 billion in property damages, including damages to numerous buildings in the vicinity of the Twin Towers that were destroyed. Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four passenger airline jets to conduct the attacks. Two of the planes crashed into the Twin

Towers of the World Trade Center in New York. A third plane was crashed into the Pentagon, causing a partial collapse of a portion of that building which houses the U.S. Department of Defense headquarters. The fourth plane was apparently heading for Washington D.C., but when passengers valiantly tried to overcome the hijackers the plane crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. Both of the World Trade Center Towers targeted in the attacks collapsed less than two hours after the first plane crashed into

one of the buildings. The brave response by thousands of firefighters and law enforcement officers is heralded today as we remember the 415 first responders who gave their lives trying to protect and rescue the victims of the attacks. The U.S. House of Representatives on October 25, 2001 passed a bill declaring September 11 a national day of mourning, requesting the President to designate that day as Patriot Day. President George W. Bush declared September 11, 2002 as the first Patriot Day.

This week, we join with communities all across our great nation to observe Patriot Day, September 11, 2016. As we mark the 15th anniversary of this tragic day that impacted many thousands of lives, we honor the heroes who gave their lives trying to protect others. This includes the firefighters and law enforcement officers who were killed during their rescue efforts. We also remember with honor those brave passengers of the fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, who thwarted the plans of their hijackers, crashing the plane in a

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