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MRMC advances breast cancer awareness with Mission Pink 5K
Mission proposes tennis complex for USTA tournaments
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By Jim Brunson ther cities have discussed it, but only Mission is doing it. The City of Mission on Oct. 1 submitted a $500,000 grant proposal to Texas Parks & Wildlife to build a tennis complex in Mission. The proposal includes constructing 13 tennis courts in addition to the three courts already existing at Birdwell Park. The park is located at the corner of Stewart Road and 24th Street in Mission. Mission City Manager Martin Garza Jr. said the city has been working with US Tennis Association in Austin and New York to make sure the city’s proposed tennis complex meets the requirements to host their tournaments. “According to the US Tennis Association, that’s
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ission Regional Medical Center kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the eighth annual Mission Pink 5K. The event drew in over 3200 people from all over the Rio Grande Valley. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, the walk at-
he Agua Special Utilities District (Agua SUD) board appointed a new interim director just one week after the board’s previous executive director stepped down at a contentious board meeting. Oscar Cancino, an engineer who previously worked for the Texas Department of Transportation, was unanimously selected to serve as the Agua SUD interim exec-
the number of courts recommended to bring in full USTA sanctioned tournaments,” he
utive director Monday. Oct. 3. Julio Cerda, the previous director, resigned during the Sept. 26 meeting. Assistant Executive Director Rudy Flores was originally appointed to replace Cerda. However, newly appointed board president Rogelio Hernandez III said Monday they needed to appoint a new interim director because Flores wished to return to his former position.
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McAllen lawyer Roberto Yzaguirre to represent J.J. Garza
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By Jose De Leon III a Joya Housing Authority Director Juan Jose “J.J.” Garza will have a new lawyer representing him as he faces federal fraud charges. Court records show Chief Judge Ricardo Hinojosa approved a motion to replace Garza’s former lawyer – Palmview-based attorney Roberto Jackson Jr. – with McAllen lawyer Roberto Yzaguirre. Yzaguirre represented Lupe Treviño in 2014 when the former Hidalgo County sheriff pleaded guilty to laundering campaign donations from convicted drug trafficker Tomas “El Gallo”
said. “Their designers have reviewed our plans and made recommendations to ensure
that this facility would properly accommodate the type
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Juan Jose “J.J.” Garza
Gonzalez, according to The McAllen Monitor. Treviño was sentenced to five years in federal prison. Yzaguirre also represented Treviño’s son, Jonathon
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Over 3200 people participated in Mission Regional Medical Center’s 8th annual Mission Pink 5K Run/Walk for breast cancer awareness. Progress Times Photo
56 arrested in raid on Mission stash house
A The newly reorganized Agua SUD board of directors is shown at the Oct. 3 meeting. Rogelio Hernandez III (center) replaces ousted board president Ricardo Ochoa. Progress Times Photo
raid on a Mission apartment complex Monday led to the arrests of five smugglers and the 51 immigrants they illegally brought into the country. Border Patrol agents, in collaboration with Hidalgo
County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Public Safety, searched two apartments in a Mission apartment complex after receiving a tip that they were being used as stash houses, according to a
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New administration building may cost $11.7 million
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pparently this is not the best time for school districts to begin new construction projects. Mission Consolidated Independent School District just received the bids on the new administration building the district has been planning for more than two years. Instead of the project costing $9.5 million as originally estimated, the cost could now run $11.7 million. The district received only two bids for the project. Those two bids were ranked at the district’s Facilities Committee meeting Wednesday, and the contractor was selected later that evening in a special called board meeting.
Mission Teen Dead After Auto-pedestrian Accident
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Proposed Tennis Complex at Birdwell Park
Agua SUD names new interim executive director
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tracted young and old alike. MRMC’s Director of Planning and Marketing-MHN Development Nick Espinosa spoke about the importance of the occasion. “Consider the statistics,” Espinosa said. “One in eight women will develop breast cancer, and when you think about how many women that
Architect’s rendition of the proposed MCISD Central Office Administration Building by EVG Architects
MCISD board member Patty Ocana-Olivarez asked why they didn’t get more bids, when the district usually receives four or more bids on projects.
Rick Rivera, MCISD assistant superintendent for operations, said they extended the due date for the bids, hoping to get more contractors, but “the word on the
street is all the contractors are already tied up with projects and they cannot get any more bonding.” Rivera explained, the City
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Pioneer Diamondbacks Ready for RGC Tonight
Lady Eagles Sweep Lady Coyotes
Herman Hernandez, a 16-year-old Mission High School student died after he was struck by a drunk driver Monday night, according to McAllen police.
Fresh off a big win over the Mission Veterans Memorial Patriots last week, the Pioneer Diamondbacks are charged up and ready for Rio Grande City tonight.
The District 30-6A volleyball season has hit the midway point, and the Mission Lady Eagles are in position to make the playoffs in one of the toughest districts in all of South Texas.
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VSO Concert II features Russian pianist Asiya Korepanova McALLEN — The Valley Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Peter Dabrowski, presents the next concert, “Exquisite Chopin Concert II,” featuring the talents of Russian pianist Asiya Korepanova. It will be staged at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Patrons will be treated to the classical favorites, such as Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro Overture, K. 492,” Grieg’s “Peer Gynt Suites” and Chopin’s “Piano Concerto No. 1, E minor, op. 11” with the critically-acclaimed guest pianist Korepanova. Korepanova is a native of Russia who moved to the United States in 2012. Her extensive piano repertoire includes 55 concerts with multiple solo and chamber performances. She performs regularly in recitals for the Sarasota Artist Series and the Steinway Series in Florida, and has performed with multiple orchestras such as Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra and the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra. She is directly affiliated with the Endless Mountain Music Festival in Pennsyl-
Asiya Korepanova
vania participating in solo performances, with chamber groups and the Festival Orchestra. Korepanova recently performed in the Mendelssohn Piano Trio chamber concert in early September. A cash bar will be available and fully stocked with beverages before the concert and during intermission. Tickets range in price from orchestra at $55, front of the house at $45 and back of the house at $35. Senior discount prices are also available; inquire with the Box Office at 956-661-1615 or go to valleyorchestra.org.
Sunset Live concerts return Oct. 8
McALLEN – The seventh season of Sunset Live concerts kick off this Saturday, Oct.8, at 5 p.m. at the Oval Park outside of the McAllen Convention Center. The main attraction is a diverse music lineup which begins with Austin singer-songwriter Jaimee Harris, followed by the gritty Alt-Country stylings of Israel Nash and finally, the retro-styled rocking local blues quartet, The Riverside Boys. The concert series combines stellar music, outdoor activities, regional food, beverages, and artisans. It is held
the second Saturday of the month with three concerts each spring and three in the fall. Upcoming concerts are set for Nov. 12 with Maayan Oppenheim, Blue Healer, Matt Tedder & Elizabeth Ziman, and on Dec. 10 with Sarah Aranella featuring the Gabriel Santiago Trio, Jai Malano, The Brannen & Red Show and Jeanette Garcia. Admission is free, and the event is pet-friendly. Concert-goers should bring a lawn chair or blankets.
Coming Attractions
October 7 • The legendary Elton John brings his band to the Valley for a one-night performance during his “Wonderful Crazy Night Tour 2016.” The show begins at 8 p.m., and tickets range from $25 to $100. Purchase tickets online at ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000. October 8 • The Upper Valley Art League members’ exhibit will be held at the Kika de la Garza Fine Arts Center, 921 E. 12th St. in Mission. The opening reception is from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 5. For more information, call the gallery at 956-583-2787. October 14 • The 27th Annual 4-H Country Hoedown will take place at 6 p.m. at Las Palmas Race Park in Mission. The evening includes a concert featuring Johnny Lee, dinner and beverages, a live auction and drawings to help raise scholarship funds for 4-H high school seniors. Tickets are $75 per person or $1,000 for a table for 10. Businesses and individuals are invited to donate items for the auction or to make direct monetary donations. Contact Mary Kelley at 956-929-4767, via email at 4hfoundation@gmail. com, or go to 4hfoundation.net. October 15 • The Mission Historical Museum continues its Oral History Project and hosts Dr. David Bowles’ chilling tales of the Rio Grande’s past at 11 a.m. at the museum. Bowles, a professor with The University of Texas RGV, brings together tradition and the chilling lore of the Rio Grande Valley in his book, “Ghosts of the Rio Grande Valley,” and shares highlights of his book at the presentation. The free event will be held at the museum at 900 Doherty in Mission. For more information, call 956-580-8646. October 18 • The Palmhurst Police Department and the City of Palmhurst will host their Fifth Annual National Night Out event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Church of Christ, 1410 E. Mile 3 Road, Palmhurst. There will be mariachi and talent show entertainment, free rides, free school supplies and food. For further information, call the Palmhurst City Hall at 956-5838697. October 19 – November 4 • The International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 Nolana Ave. in McAllen, is hosting the annual Dia de los Muertos Festival and exhibit. This year’s theme is “Honoring Past Latino Artists.” The festival will be held Oct. 30. For information, call 956-682-0123. October 20 • A member of the “Chicken Club” will perform with a special guest at Conjunto Nights at the Chicho. It begins at 6:45 p.m. at the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center, 225 E. Stenger Street, San Benito. They meet and perform the third Thursday each month. Suggested donation is $5. For information, contact Soledad A. Nunez at 956-244-0373. To see the complete Coming Attractions calendar, go to ptrgv.com
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Performing Arts Center opens Nov. 19
McALLEN –The City of McAllen’s newest addition to the Convention Center District is set to open Nov. 19 with a four-level Performing Arts Center. The state-of-the-art venue totals 93,471 square feet, seats approximately 1,800 spectators and has the capacity to host a wide range of performances such as traveling Broadway shows, concerts, dance recitals and symphonies sure to bring audiences from the Valley and Mexico. McAllen will be hosting a Community Day for the opening, Nov. 19, providing tours of the facility as well as a chance to experience local performances scheduled throughout the day. The vision behind the $45 million facility was to create a venue that stands up to those offered in larger venues. Opportunities for the community to be more
involved are being created through an “Ambassador of the Arts” volunteer program and “Memberships.” The “Ambassador of the Arts” volunteer program will offer community members the chance to experience a list of theatre roles and act as representatives during scheduled events. MPAC “Memberships” will offer a range of benefits to enrich each member’s performing arts experience by offering opportunities such as presale ticket access, VIP Parking, and a member’s private lounge area. For more information about being an “Ambassador of the Arts,” call 956-6813800 or visit www.volunteersotx.org. For information on memberships, call the same number or email mpacmembership@mcallen.net.
This week, the McAllen Society for the Performing Arts announced the creation of Live in McAllen, a collaboration initiated and founded by Innovation Arts & Entertainment, the long-time producers of the Broadway in McAllen series in conjunction with the City of McAllen. Live in McAllen will consist of two Inaugural Seasons bringing some of the hottest live events to McAllen. The new Broadway in McAllen line-up will bring the Best of Touring Broadway direct from New York, and the McAllen Live! Series will bring headliners and family shows of all types. Interested theater patrons can visit LiveInMcAllen.com to register their email addresses now to get a presale password to buy season tickets from October 10 to 16, a full week before the general pub-
lic season tickets go on sale on Monday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. The 2016-2017 line-up of Broadway in McAllen series includes in 2016, Annie – Sunday, Nov. 27, and Elf: The Broadway Musical, Dec. 10. In 2017, it begins with Jersey Boys – Feb. 7; The Illusionists – Live From Broadway™, March 12; and Dirty Dancing – April 29. The Inaugural 2016-2017 McAllen Live! series in 2016 includes Tony Bennett – Dec. 6. In 2017, it is Odd Squad – Jan. 19; Mamma Mia! – Jan. 30; Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live – Feb. 13; The Price Is Right Live! –March 7; Greater Tuna – March 21; and Menopause – The Musical – April 19. For more information about how to get the best seats in the house, the Live in McAllen initiative, Broadway in McAllen and the McAllen Live! series, visit LiveinMcAllen.com or call 888-200-4035.
New PAC showcases solid 2016-17 line-up
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A-21 Walk brings awareness to modern-day slavery
On Oct. 15 Palm Valley Church in Mission will participate in a global awareness event called the #WalkForFreedom. Walk for Freedom exists to eradicate modern-day slavery, a global reality that affects every continent and economic structure. The Walk for Freedom in the Rio Grande Valley is a 2.5 mile walk that will begin at Palm Valley Church in Mission. Participants will walk to Bannworth Park on Shary Road and return to Palm Valley Church. This is a free event. However, participants are encouraged to raise funds to support A-21. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., with the walk beginning at 10 a.m. The distance to be covered is 2.5 miles. Participants are asked to wear all black. A-21 shirts are available for purchase during registration.
Palm Valley Church is located at 1720 E. Griffin Parkway. The goal of #WalkForFreedom organizers is to take a united stance that will turn awareness into action. The Valley is a gateway for thousands who are smuggled into the U.S. for human trafficking. Houston has been a hub for those who are being trafficked across the US. The distinguishing factor about the Walk for Freedom event is the single-file line of participants dressed in black to represent the 27 million slaves worldwide who have no voice. As the line moves throughout each city, information about human trafficking is distributed to onlookers. To learn more or sign up for a walk, visit A21.org/ walk
This year’s Red Rose Round-Up is slated for Saturday, Oct. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 1102 Ash in Mission, at the corner of Ash and Highland Park. The Red Rose Round-Up is a tea held each October in order to introduce interested women educators, active or retired, and prospective members to the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. The Epsilon Upsilon Chapter represents school districts and professional educators in western Hidalgo County.
Epsilon Upsilon Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is composed of educators who have been elected to membership by their peers. Through this organization, female teachers are offered a lifelong association with others in the profession as they strive for professional growth and to become leaders for the advancement of education. To attend, email Kitty Hutchcroft at kat62116@ hotmail.com.
Red Rose Round-Up is Oct. 8
Bentsen Elementary to host author
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Mission fire truck pull benefits Special Olympics
create a team of 10 friends, family or colleagues willing to test their grit and work together to pull a 55,000-pound fire truck 75 feet. Awards will be presented to the fastest teams following the competition. The entry fee is $300 per team or $30 per person. Teams with fewer than 10 people should indicate it so that “fill-ins” can be found. To register a team or to make a donation, go to sotx.org/ news-events/fire-truck-pull/ a1/. To learn more about Special Olympics, visit specialolympicstexas.org or call 800-876-5646.
Those looking to put their strength to the test are invited to come out to the RGV Fire Truck Pull at the Mission Fire Department, 415 W. Tom Landry St., on Saturday, Oct. 29. The event is hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), SOTX’s largest grass-roots fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics Texas program for children and adults in the Rio Grande Valley. Check-in and registration opens at 9 a.m. and the first pull is slated for 10 a.m. Registration can be completed in advance online here. To accept the challenge,
EVENTS CALENDAR October 7-8 – The Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 E. Ringgold in Brownsville, will host Upper Valley Appreciation Days with $3 admission. Visitors will need to show proof of residency. Identification such as a driver’s license, utility receipt or school ID will suffice. At least one family member must show proof of residency at the gate. October 8 – Aglow International Spanish Lighthouse Chapter of Mission will hold their next meeting at Emmanuel Adult Day Care, 1312 Oblate Ave. in Mission. It begins with a continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m. followed by the meeting. This month’s speakers will be Roland Garcia and Marisol Garcia sharing their testimonies. For more information, call Lisa Gomez at 956-776-8505; Sandy Rodriguez, 956-588-9313; or Gaby Rodriguez, 956-240-6607. October 8 – The Edinburg World Birding Center’s Fall Movie Night in the Park will host a double feature celebrating the migratory journey of the monarch butterfly with an outdoor showing of “Flight of the Butterflies” and “Amazing Journeys.” The movies will be shown on a large outdoor screen, and the public is encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. The first movie will begin at 7:30 p.m. Entrance is free. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. The EWBC is located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd. For information, call 956-381-9922. October 13 – The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce staff is hosting the annual GMCC banquet to introduce its new board of directors and present their annual business awards. The annual citizens awards by the Progress Times will be presented that evening as well. The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mario’s Banquet and Conference Center, 1716 E. Griffin Parkway, Mission. This year’s theme is “Roarin’ 20’s.” Tickets are $100 per person. Full tables and sponsorship opportunities are available. To purchase or for more information, contact the GMCC at 956-585-2727 or via email at events@missionchamber.com. October 13 – The Valley Scholars Program at South Texas College presents the 11th Annual “A Night with the Stars” on Thursday, Oct. 13. The theme “A Tribute to Star Supporters of Education” has been designated to honor all sponsors for their continuing support to the program. Tickets are on sale at $50 per person. At the event, Valley Scholars will be honoring Mission Regional Medical Center and PSJA ISD. For more information, visit nightwithstars.southtexascollege.edu or contact Jessica S. Garcia at 956-872-1952 or via email at jsando40@southtexascollege.edu. October 15 – Anyone looking for native plants to attract birds, butterflies, and other wildlife to their garden while conserving water, energy, and money can head to the Edinburg World Birding Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Native Plant Sale and Plant Day. A class on Preparing Your Garden: Planting Bed Prep runs from 3-4:30 p.m. and kicks off a landscape series. The event is free, but the plant sale will run from October 18-20 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The EWBC is located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd. For information, call 956-381-9922. For daily events and upcoming weeks, see the full calendar at ptrgv.com.
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Class of ’77 reunion is Oct. 14
Members of the Mission High School Class of 1977 are holding their 40th class reunion at the Mission High School homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 14. The Exes Tea begins 2:30 p.m. at the Mission High School library. Exes will then attend the pep rally at 3:30 p.m. at the Neuhaus
Gym. During the half-time show, The 1977 class members will be presented and recognized on the field at Tom Landry stadium. For more information, contact Perla Garcia at 3211107 or Bobby Guerra at 342-0672.
Jacob A. Santiago has received an Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship to attend St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn. The scholarship offered based on academic and personal achievements, extracurricular activities, physical fitness, leadership abilities and in-person interviews. He will become members of the Army ROTC battal-
ion, and upon graduation and completion of the ROTC program requirements, he will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army with an eight-year military service obligation in either active-duty or reserve Army service. Santiago is the son of Oscar and Carol Santiago of Mission and is a 2015 graduate of Sharyland High School. grew up in Eagle Pass. It was the setting of both her novels and most of her poems. She is currently a high school English teacher in San Antonio.
Receives ROTC scholarship
The Sharyland I.S.D. Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary staff will host a poetry workshop to meet author Guadalupe Garcia McCall on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school’s cafeteria located at 2101 S. Taylor Road in McAllen.
Community members are welcome to attend this workshop. Garcia McCall, author of Under the Mesquite, Summer of the Mariposas and Shame the Stars, will be working with Bentsen 6th grade students in Poetry
Elements, Poetry Writing and Writing Elements. The workshop will end with the author signing and photos. She was born in Piedras Negras, Coah., Mexico, and immigrated with her family to the United States when she was six years old where she
EDINBURG – The Edinburg World Birding Center is hosting two, family-friendly programs on Saturday, Oct. 8. From 10 to 11:30 a.m., take part in the Kid’s Birding Club where kids and their families can learn the basics of birding and birding ID through an indoor interactive program followed by a bird walk. Kids Birding Club is a monthly program running through February. Families are encouraged to attend each session as
different topics will be covered each month. In addition, participants in the Kids Birding Club will be invited to special field days to different nature centers across the area. From 2 to 3:30 p.m., families are invited to participate in the Introduction to Butterflying program. Local expert Mike Rickard will showcase the butterflies seen in this area and teach participants how to identify them. The program includes an indoor presentation followed by a
walk through the butterfly garden. Participants will also be invited to join in the Texas Pollinator Blitz Week, which kicks off that day. Both programs are free with regular admission or with EWBC membership. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children ages 6 and up, and $2 for seniors ages 55 and older. The EWBC is located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd. For more information, call 956-381-9922 or visit www. edinburgwbc.org.
Registration is open for the next class of the South Texas Border Chapter Texas Master Naturalists. Training for certification as a Master Naturalist includes weekly Tuesday evening classes that meet at Bentsen State Park from Jan. 10 to April 8, 2017, as well as field trips to wildlife sanctuaries and educational facilities in the area. Texas Master Naturalists is a volunteer program supported by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. Certified members provide education, outreach and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas throughout Texas. To become a member of the South Texas Border Chapter, each prospective trainee must complete 30 hours of classroom instruction taught by local experts from the natural resource community as well as university professors, state and federal agency biologists and specialists and nature center staff members. These experts, along with certified Master Naturalists, lead 10 hours of weekend field trips to sites from Starr County to South Padre Island. With the guidance of mentor members, trainees are introduced to a variety of outreach activities associated with local youth programs, native habitat centers and local nature festivals and projects. Trainees develop knowledge and skills in
areas of their choice, while enhancing an overall understanding of native habitats through advanced training. The South Texas Border Chapter offers workshops, lectures and training that are not available outside of membership, as well as general monthly meetings that are open to the public. Membership in the South Texas Chapter of Texas
Master Naturalists is open to residents of Starr, Hidalgo and Cameron counties. Class size is limited to 25 trainees, so applying early is recommended. Application and further information is available at the chapter website, southtexasborder.wixsite.com/txmn. Or, contact Becky Reyes at reyesrebecca52@yahoo.com.
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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
State opts out of federal refugee resettlement program
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USTIN — Texas has acted on its threat to withdraw from the federal refugee resettlement program, Gov. Greg Abbott said on Sept. 30. Texas had demanded enhanced FBI screening of individuals “from terrorist-based nations” and expressed resistance to the federal government’s request that the Lone Star State increase by 25 percent the number of refugees to be resettled. An estimated 7,000 refugees have taken up residence in Texas in the past year. The federal government did not respond to a Sept. 21 letter from the state refugee coordinator with the Texas Department of Human Services. The letter gave notice that the state would no longer participate in the program if the state’s concerns were not addressed. Despite state-level termination of participation in the program, private entities and local governmental bodies in Texas may continue to receive federal assistance to aid in the continued resettling of refugees. New monument at Capitol Work crews installed the main elements of the new Texas African American Historical Monument on the south grounds of the state Capitol on Sept. 27. An official unveiling of the panoramic monument created by sculptor Ed Dwight will take place later this year. The monument was approved by the State Preservation Board, which has authority over the Capitol grounds. State Rep. Helen Giddings, D-DeSoto, chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, said, ”After many years of hard work bringing the Texas African American Historical Monument to the Capitol grounds, the stories of struggle and triumph of African-American Texans will be properly consecrated at our state’s Capitol.
We are thrilled that the monument which means so much to so many is one step closer to coming to fruition.” Whitmire proposes training Legislation proposed by state Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, would require Texas schools to educate students on how to interact with law enforcement when stopped for a traffic violation or detained. Whitmire, who is dean of the Senate and serves as chair of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice, said on Sept. 29 his bill would require the State Board of Education to set rules for a new curriculum section for ninth-grade students on law enforcement duties and interaction. The bill, he said, is part of an effort to combat escalated situations between officers and civilians. “There is no home team or visiting team. We must all come together to develop the best strategies to improve relations and trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Increased training and education for both peace officers and our students will help foster positive relations and interactions,” Whitmire said. Wolens named to post Texas House Speaker Joe Straus on Sept. 26 appointed former state Rep. Steve Wolens of Dallas to the Texas Ethics Commission, with a four-year term to expire in November 2019. It is the speaker’s responsibility to appoint two of the commission’s eight members, one nominated by Republican members of the House and one by Democratic members of the House. The lieutenant governor appoints two members and the governor appoints four members. Wolens, a Dallas attorney who served as a Texas House member from 1981 to 2005, including a stint as chair of the
powerful House State Affairs Committee, succeeds Paul Hobby, whose term expired. The speaker’s other appointee is Republican Chase Untermeyer of Houston, whose term will expire in 2017. In announcing the appointment, Straus acknowledged Wolens’s authorship of landmark legislation on ethics, antitrust laws, electric deregulation, and partnerships and limited liability corporations. Flu shot time arrives The Texas Department of State Health Services on Sept. 29 urged that every Texan six months old and older get vaccinated against influenza. “I’m asking people to get immunized now because it takes about two weeks for the flu vaccine to become fully effective,” said DSHS Commissioner John Hellerstedt. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the vaccination is particularly important for pregnant women, young children, older adults and people with chronic health conditions because people in those groups are at a greater risk of severe complications if they do get the flu. Symptoms usually start abruptly and include fever, body aches, chills, a dry cough, sore throat, runny nose, headaches and extreme fatigue. The symptoms can last a week or longer. Tips for protecting against the flu are at TexasFlu.org. District profiles available Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath on Sept. 26 announced that “2015 Snapshot: School District Profiles” is available on the Texas Education Agency website. “Snapshot” contains a profile of each public school district and charter school. Tables on topics such as district size, wealth, tax rate and more can be accessed.
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Prop. 1 Is For The People
ear Editor, On November 8, 2016, Hidalgo County voters will have the opportunity to pass County Proposition #1 to create a Healthcare District in Hidalgo County. The cost of this investment is minimal—approximately 5-cents per $100 of taxed property, after a mandatory tax cut by our county. For the average homeowner, that investment is less than $4 per month. And that investment could be even less because all property exemptions allowed under our state constitution will be honored plus an additional $3,000 mark down on taxable property—including special exemptions for senior citizens, disabled veterans, and surviving spouses of disabled veterans. A Healthcare District is needed to support our new medical school at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, along with a number of other health initiatives aimed at improving the quality of care delivered to you. The law says district funds would go to the UTRGV School of Medicine to educate and train more doctors locally, support our community clinics, help pay for direct patient care for low-income and uninsured residents, invest in mental and behavioral health, and provide more resources for research and prevention. The problem is that approximately 250,000 residents
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in Hidalgo County do not have health insurance. The current indigent care program only covers 7,000 residents and the County’s contribution to this program has steadily declined in recent years. To qualify for indigent care a family of 4 must make less than $5,100 a year. And because Texas did not expand Medicaid, we have a huge “coverage gap”—that is we have too many residents that don’t qualify for indigent care because they make more than $5,100 a year but cannot afford private health insurance through the marketplace. 130 counties around Texas have a healthcare district to help take care of their residents. Why not us? Our families deserve better. With an investment of about a nickel per $100 of property value, we as a community can come together to raise $24 million a year, which will be matched by the federal government through a program designed to help contain Medicaid costs. That match is estimated to bring back at least $20 million of our tax dollars to be used to improve healthcare in our community. With the federal match Prop. 1 will provide, in total, about $44 million to improve healthcare for proven residents of Hidalgo County. Prop. 1 will increase access to more doctors, specialists, and trauma care that our families need locally—this means
less waiting, less traveling, and better care for you. Prop. 1 will support our new medical school to ensure we have the doctors and medical professionals our growing community needs locally. Prop. 1 will also support our community clinics so we can provide more care to our families and neighbors in need. Prop. 1 will expand diabetes education and prevention programs, expand care and treatment for diabetes, and better fund research to find new treatments. Prop. 1 will help create thousands of new high-paying jobs in medicine, research and biotechnology. As we grow in the number of medical professionals and technicians, firms will also look to develop new treatments and medical devices here in our community— leading to a stronger economy. Because of San Antonio’s healthcare district and medical school, 1 in 6 jobs in San Antonio are now related to medicine and biotechnology. We can create that same medical ecosystem here at home. Make no mistake about it, Prop. 1 is for the people, for the patient, for you. For the care our families deserve and the future we all want for our community, Vote For Prop. 1! Dr. Javier Saenz
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ear Editor, A week or so ago State Rep. Martinez spoke for the Healthcare District and stated that the reason we should support it is because “we need one”. With all due respect to State Rep. Martinez, I would like to know who “we” is. Initially “we” was supposed to include only the indigent for which the state and federal governments already had programs. Where did those programs go? Then, the second time around, “we” suddenly encompassed indigent and poor. Now most recently he advises us that “we” means the indigent, poor, and uninsured. Therefore, in two years those covered have increased from 6% to 30% of
Hidalgo County’s population. Does this predict the future? Let’s go the other way. Who is Prop. 1 NOT for? It is not for those of us who have been responsible citizens and paid extra for our supplemental medical Insurance at work and/or those who pay into Medicare from our Social Security. It is not for the healthy poor who earn just enough to make ends meet. It is not for the renters who, due to their landlords getting no exemptions for rental property, will bear the heavier brunt of any increase. It is not for those in business already who will have to pass along the increased taxes to all of us. It is not for the future businesses that won’t come to any area that
cannot control its taxes. And, most of all, it’s not for our average middle class residents. They are already paying for these same recipients’ healthcare in their state and federal taxes. Addressing the rest of Rep. Martinez’s comments would be an exercise in futility as they all revolve about how good the bill is without admitting that it is a product of an alliance between politicians and the wealthy “for profit” hospitals and can be changed at their whim just as it was this time. Respectfully sir, no meant NO last time and it still does today. Ned Sheats Mission, Texas
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is, it’s important.” Espinosa described the 5K as a family event, and said that it took four to five months to plan. Part of the proceeds from the function will go to free screening mammograms at MRMC. “Twenty-five percent of the money we gathered at registration is going to those who don’t have the resources to pay for mammograms themselves,” Espinosa said. “And we want as many women as possible to take advantage.” Espinosa said that the
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ing or running. That tent was run by the breast cancer support group at MRMC. Sandra Aguero, a twotime breast cancer survivor, was volunteering at the survivor’s tent. She talked about the need for the yearly 5K. “We want to spread the message about early detection,” Aguero said. “It’s awesome that so many people are here to support us and help the cause. Aguero was the speaker at the event last year. She mentioned how the money that is raised for screenings and The Foundation at Mission Regional Medical Cen-
ter benefits everyone in the community. “I’m a survivor,” Aguero said. “The reason that I’m alive and a lot of these people here are alive is because of cancer research and mammograms.” The event attracts supporters from other Valley cities, like Savannah Villarreal, from Mercedes who came for the first time this year with a team from work to run the 5K. “We came across this event and wanted to contribute to the cause,” Villarreal said. “We wanted to support those fighting this terrible
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news release from the Border Patrol. Inside both apartments, agents found a total of 56 people who were all arrested. Five of them admitted to agents they were the smugglers responsible for bringing the immigrants into the country, according to the release. The two apartments, which were described as “filthy,” were housing the 51
immigrants, all from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. They were sent to the McAllen Border Patrol Station to be processed. The smugglers, two men and three women who told agents they were Mexican nationals, are awaiting prosecution. Anyone with any information on the stash house or any other illegal activity is urged to call 800-863-9382
LAWYER Yzaguirre “moonlighting” as a lawyer for Mexican drug cartels. According to the story, Yzaguirre has represented Mexican drug lord Juan García Abrego and former heads of the Mexican Gulf Cartel, Osiel Cardenas Guillen Juan Francisco Saenz-Tamez. Calls to Yzaguirre’s offices were left unreturned as of press time. Garza appeared before Federal Magistrate Dorina Ramos Sept. 19. Garza was charged with seven counts of wire fraud and one count of
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praised the work that people from the hospital, the city, and the sponsors put into Mission Pink. “It’s grown progressively every year,” Iruegas said. “It’s been extremely successful; we started off with a small idea from the staff that has become the big event that it is today.” According to Iruegas, the event brings more awareness to breast cancer in the RGV, but it’s important to keep it in mind more often. “We encourage everyone to keep the spirit of this event more than just once a year,” Iruegas said. “Every month it’s important, not just October. Anything we can do to detect early is the objective.”
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Treviño, a Mission detective who was part of the Panama Unit, a joint drug task force with Hidalgo County deputies and the Mission Police Department. The unit was disbanded when all of the members were arrested December 2012 and charged with conspiring to steal drug loads and sell them to other dealers. Jonathan was accused of being the ringleader of the group and was sentenced to 17 years in prison. In an April 2016 story, the political news website The Daily Caller wrote about
disease.” Villarreal, who was waiting for her team at the tent area, expressed her views on the amount of people present and the impact it makes. “To see how many people came together today is great,” Villarreal said. “Women and men need to stick together on this issue, so it’s good to see so many different people here.” Many families in attendance wore pink to commemorate the event and support the cause. After they were finished with their walk, cheerleaders and supporters from the community applauded. Chick-fil-A and H-E-B stands were ready with refreshments. MRMC CEO Javier Iruegas ran the 5K as well, and
conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Each count of wire fraud is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000. Garza was released on a $50,000 bond Sept. 23, court records show. U.S. Marshals arrested Garza, as well as local contractor Armando Jimenez, in connection with a bid-rigging scheme Sept. 16. The indictment against Garza states that between July 2012 and March 2013, Armando Jimenez and Juan Jose Garza
submitted false bids so that Jimenez Construction would win the bidding for construction projects for the Alamo and Donna housing authorities. The false bids were submitted under the names of Crane Construction and Carlos Orillana, according to the unsealed indictment. During a Sept. 22 detention hearing, Garza pleaded not guilty to all eight counts. A pre-trial hearing for Garza is set for Nov. 7 followed by jury selection Nov. 9.
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Upon his appointment Monday, Cancino was directed to work closely with the board and special counsel to develop and recommend a plan of action for implementing best practice policies and procedures for personnel and operations. “I’d like to concentrate on getting the district back to speed with the major projects we have on hand and be fully operational with me as an interim on board,” Cancino said in a phone interview after the meeting. At the same meeting, the board also discussed implementing a policy outlining rules of conduct for future Agua SUD board meetings. According to newly appointed Agua SUD attorney Francisco Garza, this policy was a response to the previous meeting that saw an “animated” crowd in attendance. At the Sept. 26 meeting,
members of the large crowd in attendance kept interrupting the board throughout the meeting. During that meeting, the entire board was reorganized, ousting board president Ricardo Ochoa. The board elected a new president, secretary and treasurer, and at the end of the meeting accepted Cerda’s resignation. In a statement, Hernandez said the board felt it was necessary to implement new rules since they expect a “high standard” of professionalism and respect from the board and attendees at the Agua SUD meetings. The board also voted to rescind the order that the board has the power to hire and fire all district employees and shifted that responsibility solely to the executive director.
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of tournament play the city wants to host in Mission.“ In addition to building 13 additional tennis courts, the city plans to install bleacher seating at each of the new courts, with more bleachers provided for the main court, where tournament finals would be held. The existing basketball court will be covered with a canopy, so during tournaments that area can serve as a shelter from the sun for participants. More parking will be added and additional restrooms will be constructed, as well as an office/lounge/pro shop. Competition grade lighting will be added to the courts, and steps will be taken to minimize any impact on neighbors nearby. In addition to the tennis facilities, the park itself will receive upgrades such as the existing walking trail will be widened to 10 feet, and an outdoor fitness area for handicapped individuals will be constructed. The playground and picnic areas will remain intact. This would be the only tennis complex on this end of the Valley that could host USTA tournaments. Brownsville has a tennis complex with even more facilities, such as a training room and lockers, that allows them
to host tournaments for the semi-pro circuit. The grant requires $500,000 in matching funds from the city, which Garza said is already included in the city’s budget. Since the anticipated total cost of the project is $1.8 million, the city is seeking corporate sponsorships and other donations to cover the remaining costs. Corporations, clubs and organizations will have the opportunity to have a tennis court named after their organization, he said. Garza explained that the city created a 10-year parks master plan this summer, which included a community survey to help determine city parks priorities. Among the top three priorities emerging from this process was the need for more tennis facilities. The city currently has only nine tennis courts: three at Birdwell Park, two at Oblate Park and four at the relatively new Bentsen Palm Park. The new tennis facilities would be available for public use and the city plans to implement a tennis program through the Parks & Recreation Department. The city expects to receive word in March whether their grant application is selected for approval.
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Off big win, Pioneer Diamondbacks ready for Rio Grande City Rattlers night’s match-up between the Diamondbacks and the Patriots began, it looked like Veterans Memorial would soon be making it three wins in three years against Pioneer. That’s because the Patriots, after getting the ball in Diamondbacks’ territory thanks to a great kickoff return by Jacob Garcia, scored on the very first play from scrimmage when Diego Hernandez and Jacob Guerrero connected on a 42-yard touchdown pass. However, the Diamondbacks did not panic. In fact, once they recovered from the initial shock of falling behind 7-0, with only 20 seconds gone off the clock, they fought back to tie the game late in the first quarter and go on to defeat the Patriots by a score of 30-14. As the Diamondbacks middle linebacker, Jesus Sanchez had a lot to do with allowing what has proven to be one of the district’s most potent offenses, back into the end zone only once
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By Luciano Guerra o, the Pioneer Diamondbacks are not making a belated trip to the Olympics. The Rio they are ready for are the 5-1 Rio Grande City Rattlers who will be slithering their way into Richard Thompson Stadium tonight for a District 31-5A matchup scheduled to kick off at 7:30. While some may refer to Thompson Stadium as the “snake pit” since it is the home of the Diamondbacks and the Sharyland Rattlers, it is the Rattlers from the west that will be out to strike early and often against the 3-2 Diamondbacks. Fresh off what Pioneer head Coach Jason Wheeler refers to as a “program win” against the favored Veterans Memorial Patriots last Thursday, it could very well be the Diamondbacks that emerge victorious from what has all the makings of a significantly superb serpentine skirmish. The way last Thursday
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Pioneer sophomore running back Michael Benavides hurdles his way to additional yardage during the third quarter of the Diamondbacks’ 30-14 win over the Veterans Memorial Patriots. Progress Times photo by Luciano Guerra
Huskies, Mission Eagles hunt district win
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The Mission Eagles take to the field after the intermission of their District 30-6A matchup against the La Joya Coyotes. Progress Times photo by Luciano Guerra
he Juarez-Lincoln Huskies are no strangers to having their backs against the wall and fighting their way out. In 2015, the Huskies lost their first three district games before getting hot, ripping off a three game win streak to qualify for the playoffs. After two close losses to open District 30-6A play, the Huskies (2-4, 0-2) will have to recreate the magic to finish in this year’s top four. All-district safety and return specialist Elias Gutierrez talked about what his team must do in order to have another strong finish. “We have to man up and step up to every challenge. We have to win out, there’s no choice,” Gutierrez said. “Every team wants to go to the playoffs; that’s our goal.
We have to step it up and it starts here in practice.” The Huskies opened district action with a 14-17 loss to the Rowe Warriors two weeks ago. Last Friday in a rivalry game between sister schools, the Huskies fell to the Palmview Lobos 7-14 to get off to an 0-2 start in 306A. Tomas Garcia, head coach of the Huskies, talked about his team’s start in league play. “I thought we played well enough to win. They’re devastating losses but I told the kids there’s still light at the end of the tunnel. It’s a matter of taking it one game at a time,” Garcia said. In the game against Palmview, the Huskies jumped out to a 7-0 lead after senior quarterback Andrew Rodriguez ran around the Lobos defense for a 44-yard touchdown. The Huskies lead would
vanish as Palmview running back Mark Salinas carried the Lobos from behind, scoring twice on the night on a 39yard screen and a 31-yard jet sweep for a 14-7 win over the Huskies. Rodriguez talked about the loss and what the Huskies need to do to turn things around going forward. “It’s very disappointing because we know we had them, but there’s no excuses. We need to get back to practice and work to get these three wins,” the dual threat quarterback said. “We need to win three games and first we need to focus on Mission.” Next up for the Huskies is a showdown with Mission Eagles, a game in which both teams will be vying to get into the District 30-6A win column.
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Lady Eagles sweep Lady Coyotes in District 30-6A match
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he District 30-6A volleyball season has hit the midway point. Every team has faced each other once and have another matchup right around the corner. The Mission Lady Eagles (19-10, 4-3) and head coach Edna Clemons have put themselves in position to finish in the top four and make the playoffs in one of the toughest districts in all of south Texas high school volleyball. “I told them it’s the second round, we need to win every single game this second round to get to where we want to be. We want to go into playoffs not just in fourth place, and I think this year’s team is one that can make that happen,” Clemons said. The reason the Lady Eagles are in the top four is because of contributions from a strong senior class and a deep bench that doesn’t lose a step when called upon. Senior Lissete Vela spoke about the team’s make up. “I felt the team worked really hard together. We’re improving and after the first round we got better. We just need to keep working hard, talking and communicating,” Vela said. “Our bench has always been strong ever since my freshman year and I think that’s essential at all times. If one of us is hurt or off somebody can step in off the bench ready to play.” The Lady Eagles took the court Tuesday night as they hosted the La Joya Lady Coyotes to begin the second round of matchups against District 30-6A opponents. It was Junior High Night as coach Clemons welcomed Alton Memorial Middle School and K. White Junior High. “I think we played very strong. I wanted to motivate
La Joya’s Destiny Garcia goes high for the spike against Mission during the Lady Eagles’ 3-0 sweep of their district rival Tuesday night. Progress Times photo by Doug Young
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them by inviting our junior highs. I think our girls like it and our girls love it too. I want the young girls to see where they can be one day too, a Lady Eagle,” Clemons said. The Lady Eagles came out to make a statement in the opening game as they dominated the first set. Senior Lissete Vela provided big plays around the net and teamed up with senior Emily Alvarado for vicious kills as Mission took the first set 25-8. In second set, the Lady Eagles continued to put on a well-rounded performance as senior Clarisa Gonzalez and junior Anyssa Aguilar carried the squad to a 25-9 victory. The Lady Coyotes and Sarah Salinas put up a fight in the third set with their backs against the wall. It would prove to not be enough as the Lady Eagles went on to sweep La Joya by winning the third set 25-16, sparked by an impressive defensive performance from Mission libero Jazmine Sustaita. “I think we did good but I know we can do better. We work hard because we want to excel to get second or third place. I know my team and we’ve improved so much from last year so I know this team can compete with some of the McAllen schools,” Alvarado said. The Lady Eagles now sit at fourth place in District 30-6A standings with a record of 4-3 and 19-10 overall. They share the district with volleyball powerhouses McAllen Memorial (333), McAllen High (33-2), and Nikki Rowe (24-14) so every game is critical to a team’s playoff chances. Clemons talked about the goals for her team as they continue on through district play. “They know that we are always right there at fourth
place. We have given Memorial four games, we have given Rowe four games, but I think our team is strong enough to give them a loss. “They know what we want, they know what our goal is and they are fighting for it
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Sharyland – 49, Roma – 20 McAllen Memorial – 45, Mission High - 6 Veterans Memorial – 14, Pioneer – 30 Palmview - 14, Juarez Lincoln – 7, McAllen High – 13, La Joya - 14 Edinburg Vela - 42, Edinburg High - 14 Rio Grande City - 33, Laredo Cigarroa - 3
This Week’s Game - Week #7 Veterans Memorial at Laredo Nixon - Thursday 7 p.m.* Palmview at Nikki Rowe - Thursday 7 p.m.* Sharyland High at Laredo Cigarroa - Friday 7:30 p.m.* Mission High at Juarez Lincoln - Friday 7:30 p.m.* Rio Grande City at Pioneer - Friday 7:30 p.m.* *District Game Win/Loss Records District Season Sharyland 3–0 4–1 Veterans Memorial 3–1 4–2 La Joya High 2–0 3–3 Pioneer High 2–1 3–2 Palmview 1–1 2–4 Juarez Lincoln 2–4 0–2 Mission High 0–2 1–5
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of McAllen is building hotels and the performing arts center. Also South Texas College has a lot of construction projects. “They’re using most of the subs from the entire Valley. And throughout the years, the list of general contractors has shrunk dramatically. The one general we have working for us currently says he wished he could (bid on the project) but he just doesn’t have enough bonding capacity. “ In a special called board meeting held immediately after the lengthy Facilities Committee meeting, the board chose to enter into negotiations with the low bidder, Rigney Construction. The other bid was from Bullard Construction. While Rigney’s base bid was $9.2 million, the board agreed to include nine alternates that were included in the bid packet prepared by the architect, at an added cost of $1,652,000. Although the total actual construction cost would then be a little over $10.85 million before negotiations with the contractor,
“soft costs” such as architectural fees and financing will increase the total cost of the project by an estimated $880,000. Rivera told the board several factors have driven up construction costs: -- The shortage of contractors bidding on jobs, -- Changes in laws such as the Davis-Bacon wage rate law, which caused labor costs to go up, -- New fire code requirements, -- Changes in HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) and lighting codes, and -- A 4.5 percent annual inflation rate over the past three years. The Facilities Committee reviewed each of the19 alternates included in the bid package. Several of those alternates that the architect did not include in the base bid are essential to the project. These include Alternate #5, which is for data cabling, racks and other electrical equipment at a cost of $508,200; Alternate #6, for abatement and remediation during demolition of the current administration
building, costing $505,000; Alternate #14 for 12 tons of air conditioning for the computer server rooms, costing $62,738; and $124,950 for Alternate #17, for building automation control. In addition, the board members opted to approve several other alternates they felt were important for the functionality of the facility, such as adding sound proofing to accordion partitions that allow the proposed, larger board room to be divided into three separate meeting rooms. This alternate cost $100,674. They immediately dismissed “luxury” alternates, such as an additional $183,500 to put in terrazzo tile floors in all the hallways. The base bid only calls for terrazzo at the main entrance. While there was some discussion of the $77,500 alternate for additional landscaping, the board ultimately decided to drop that alternate. Some landscaping is provided in the base bid, but the alternate would have made upgrades such as replacing concrete sidewalks with pavers and planting larger, more
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In last year’s meeting between the Eagles and Huskies, Juarez-Lincoln pulled out a 24-19 victory that was part of their three-game win streak during their run to the playoffs. Garcia talked about Friday night’s meeting with the Eagles. “Right now we have to regroup, stay together and get ready for Mission. They’re our only focus,” Garcia said. “We need to move the ball and move the chains to keep our defense off the field. We need to capitalize off turnovers, we had five against Rowe and weren’t able to capitalize.” The Eagles (1-5, 0-2) have gotten off to a rough start in district play. First year head coach Koy Detmer and his squad has faced two of the tougher teams in 30-6A, losing 21-0 to the La Joya Coyotes and 45-6 to district favorite Memorial Mustangs. The Eagles will bring the fight to the Huskies as they are both in search of their
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mature trees. Any of the alternate items can be dropped from the contract if the board should decide to do so later. The board would like to consider doing some of the alternate work in house to save money. The district had hoped to be able to move into the new building by November 2017, however, Rigney’s bid lists 548 days for completion once the project commences. The district may be able to reduce that number during bid negotiations with the contractor. In an interview Wednesday, Assistant Superintendent Rivera stated, every summer he hopes the old building’s chiller system will get them through one more year. He estimates the cost to replace just the chiller system would cost the district $4 million to $6 million, not including abatement costs required to replace old piping and asbestos materials used in construction of the building. The present building was built in 1953 as Mission Hospital. Major renovations and from pg 6
district win. Huskies junior middle linebacker Joseph Valdez talked about the attitude his team needs to make another playoff push. “We need pride. We need to be proud to be out here. We need to come together as a team. I want us to come together as a family to go on this run,” Valdez said. After tonight’s game against the Eagles, the Huskies’ remaining schedule is the McHi Bulldogs, La Joya Coyotes and Memorial Mustangs, last year’s district champion. A win is crucial to Garcia and his team’s hopes of finishing in the top four of District 30-6A to qualify for the playoffs. “Right now, we’re fighting for our playoff lives,” Garcia said. The District 30-6A showdown between the Juarez-Lincoln Huskies and the Mission Eagles is set for Friday at 7:30 p.m. at La Joya Football Stadium.
additions were made to the structure in 1967, 1975 and 1979. The school district obtained the building from the hospital in 1988 in a property swap. Since then, the district has made considerable renovations to convert hospital storage rooms, operating rooms, examining rooms and laboratory rooms into office space. Patient room bathrooms were converted into closets and supply rooms. The 43,487 square-foot, deteriorating building houses 42 different departments and 128 employees. The new two-story building will be 52,740 square feet, including a 6,397-square-foot board room – about triple the size
of the current board room. The present building was built in 1953 as Mission Hospital. Major renovations and additions were made to the structure in 1967, 1975 and 1979. The school district obtained the building from the hospital in 1988 in a property swap. Since then, the district has made considerable renovations to convert hospital storage rooms, operating rooms, examining rooms and laboratory rooms into office space. Patient room bathrooms were converted into closets and supply rooms. The 43,487 square-foot, deteriorating building houses 42 different departments and 128 employees.
DIAMONDBACKS more all night. And to what does he attribute the Pioneer defense’s stinginess to, hard work and being prepared. “We studied the Patriots’ offense and we worked hard as a team,” Sanchez said. “The way they scored on the first play did affect us, it would affect anybody, but mostly what it did was to make us mad. That helped us to come out on their very next series and shut them down. It was a big win for us, but we want to win all of them.” As big as last week’s win against the Patriots was, it won’t mean nearly as much if they come up short against the Rattlers tonight. And with his position being one of the most important on the defense, Sanchez is well aware of the fact that he has to be on top of his game come kickoff. “You could say that I’m the quarterback of the defense,” explained Sanchez. “There are so many formations and keys that I have to learn, it’s hard. It all depends on who we’re playing and what they run.” While Sanchez could be called the quarterback of the defense, there is no doubt that Jacob Rosales is the quarterback of the offense. When asked what he attributes his team’s success offensively against the Patriots, Rosales said, “It was teamwork. Our offensive line went all out
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and got their blocks. Our receivers did a great job of catching the ball and the running backs hit the holes hard like they were supposed to.” “This was one of our biggest wins so far but our second biggest game will be against Sharyland,” added the sophomore signal caller. “They’re right down the road and while they’ve beaten us twice in a row, we’ll be out to beat them this year.” As for Coach Wheeler, he knows that the win over the Patriots has opened eyes across the district. “What I explained to the kids was that everybody’s watching you now,” shared Wheeler. “They’re waiting to see if this is what you’re going to be all about or if this was a fluke. We don’t feel like it was a fluke. We feel that the Patriots gave us their best shot and we want to build off this and carry the momentum into the Rio Grande City game.” “In my opinion, the Rio Grande game is our first playoff game,” added the third year coach. “I feel like if we win this game, then our chances of making the playoffs improve dramatically. They’re telling their kids that if they beat us and then we lose some games down the road, they’ll beat us in a tie-breaker. So it’s going to be a huge game for both of us.”
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Mission teen dead after auto-pedestrian crash
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By Jose De Leon III 16-year-old Mission High School student died after he was struck by a drunk driver Monday night, according to McAllen police. Herman Alejandro Hernandez died at a local hospital after he and a female friend were struck by an auto near the fountain of the McAllen Convention Center at the 700 block of Convention Center Boulevard. Police arrived at the scene at about 10 p.m. Monday where they found Hernandez and his friend, Rose Cordova, in “serious” condition, according to McAllen Police Spokesman Lt. Joel Morales. Both were sent to local hospitals to be treated but Hernandez died shortly afterward. According to a family friend, Cordova was still in the hospital in serious condition as of press time. Police arrested Robert Anthony Peña and his passenger, Jordan Isaiah Rice, 18, at the scene, Morales said. Both men were under the influence of alcohol, Lt. Morales said Thursday. They were arraigned Tuesday when Peña had his bond set at $554,000 and was
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charged with intoxication manslaughter, a second degree felony, and intoxication assault, a third degree felony. If convicted of the more serious crime of intoxicated manslaughter, Peña faces up to 20 years in prison. Rice was charged with public intoxication, a misdemeanor. It was unclear Thursday morning if both men were still in police custody. A GoFundMe page was set up Tuesday to help the Hernandez family pay for funeral expenses. The campaign described Hernandez as a “loving, funny and very sweet [individual]. He was optimistic, always smiling and just full of life”
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Herman Gorena MISSION – Herman Gorena, 61, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mr. Gorena was born and raised in Mission and graduated from Sharyland High School in 1974. He was an active member of El Mesias United Methodist Church in Mission where he served as choir director for over 30 years. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Edna Espericueta Gorena of Edinburg; father, Alfonso C. Gorena of McAllen; children, Nicolas Hernan Gorena, Isaac Aaron Gorena and Olivia Marie
Gorena, all of Edinburg; siblings, Yuvicella Cadenhead of Haskell and Hector Luis Gorena of Sugarland. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada C. Gorena, and sister, Norma Linda Gorena. A funeral service was held on Oct. 5 at El Mesias. Burial followed at Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Antonio Mercado LA JOYA – Antonio Mercado, 63, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Mr. Mercado was born on Sept. 14, 1953, to Regino Mercado and Ana Mari
As of press time, the campaign had raised more than $7,280. Counselors at schools in the Mission school district were available throughout the week to help students and staff help deal with Hernandez’s sudden passing, Mission CISD Spokesman Craig Verley said in a statement. A viewing for Hernandez was held Oct. 6 at Ric Brown Family Funeral Home at 621 E. Griffin Parkway. Mass is scheduled for today at 11 a.m. at the San Martin de Porres Church at 621 W. Main Ave. in Alton. Burial will proceed at the Lord and I Cemetery at 1203 E. Goodwin Road in Palmview. Vargas in Los Altos, Tamps., Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Antonia Mercado; children, Orlando Mercado, Roel Mercado, Antonio Mercado Jr., Magdalena Mercado, Luisa Berrones, Francisco Mercado, Rafael Mercado, Armando Mercado, Beatrize Leos and Teresa Mercado; and eight grandchildren. Nellie Ann Rodrigue MISSION – Nellie Ann Rodrigue, 41, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, at Doctors Hospital in Edinburg. Ms. Rodrigue was born in McAllen on July 16, 1975, to Robert Rodrigue III and Blanca Rosales. Survivors include her daughter, Abriana Karith Villarreal; parents, Robert
Herman Hernandez and Blanca Rodrigue III; paternal grandmother, Alva Rodrigue; siblings, Patricia Michelle Guerra and Robert Rodrigue IV. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Robert Rodrigue Jr., and maternal grandparents, Enedino and Maria Luisa Rosales A funeral mass was held on Oct. 6 at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in La Joya. Burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Mission. Serving as pallbearers are Robert Rodrigue IV, Rene Guerra, Jose A. Rosales, Michael Rosales, David G. Ramirez, David E. Ramirez, Christopher James Rosales and Jonathan Arick Rosales. Gloria Tejeda de Garcia ALTON– Gloria Rosalva
Tejeda De Garcia, 83, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. Mrs. Tejeda was born to Emilio Tejeda and Guadalupe Muñiz on July 31, 1933, in Mexico. Survivors include her children, Rosalba Sanchez, Nydia Guadalupe Garcia, Juan Peña and Javier Hernandez, and numerous siblings, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Oct. 3 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission. Burial followed at Lord and I Cemetery in Palmview.
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Yolanda Ortiz-Quintero MISSION – Yolanda Ortiz-Quintero, 61, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Josefina Rocha ALTON – Josefina Rocha, 64, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, at Solara Hospital in McAllen. She was born on March 8, 1952. Valentin Sanchez Jr. MISSION/MICHIGAN – Valentin Sanchez Jr., 32, passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at his home in Michigan.
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La Joya ISD Makes History with 2016 TEA Report
he Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently released the 2016 Accountability Ratings and Reports for all districts, campuses and charter schools in Texas. Conducted every year, the TEA uses the accountability system to evaluate the academic performance of Texas public schools.
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This year’s report revealed that four La Joya ISD schools received distinction designations in all seven areas of: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Student Progress, Closing the Performance Gap and Post-Secondary Readiness. As per TEA guidelines, campuses who receive an accountability rating of “Met
Standard” are eligible to earn Distinction Designations, in other words are bestowed the title “TEA Distinguished School”. No stranger to the award, Lloyd M. Bentsen Elementary, under the leadership of Principal Magda Palacios, has been named a Distinguished Campus for the past three years. “Everyone at Bentsen Elementary works hard and are intentional and strategic about the classroom strategies used
to make sure we meet our student’s needs,” Ms. Palacios stated. “Each year we tweak what we’ve done in the past and constantly look for ways to improve, and continue to enhance our instructional programs,” Palacios added about her secret to success. William J. Clinton Elementary also made the list of distinguished schools for the second year in a row. In a statement, Principal Martin Muñoz recognized the school’s entire staff for the state recognition.
“It was a team effort,” Muñoz said. “I am thankful for the teachers who volunteered their time on Saturdays to come in and work with struggling students, and thankful to those parents who brought them in. We couldn’t have accomplished all distinctions without this partnership.” The third La Joya ISD elementary school to be honored as a 2016 TEA “Distinguished” campus was Jose de Escandón Elementary, guided by Principal Mary Sepulveda. “Everyone played a critical role and I am overjoyed with our accomplishment because it is definitely a reflection of all the hard work and diligent planning that took place every day here at Escandon,” Sepulveda said.
Also recognized in all these areas was Irene Garcia Middle School. This was the first middle school in La Joya ISD’s history to accomplish this. Garcia Middle School Principal Santana Galvan attributed the school’s success to the implementation and practice of three main goals: Collaboration, creating a positive learning environment and becoming a data-driven campus. “A full collaborative effort by the entire staff at Irene Garcia Middle School, I believe, is a real determining factor,” Galvan stated. “I’m thankful to all the teachers, students, and staff for working hard to achieve a history- making school year at La Joya ISD.”
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YVELIA ZAMARRIPA MARTINEZ WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN
On the 25th day of June, 2014, SAN JUANITA REYES filed an application for Permanent guardian of the person in a proceeding styled the GUARDIANSHIP OF RODOLFO ZAMARRIPA, A MINOR, and bearing Probate Case Number P-36, 360, in the Probate Court of Hidalgo County, Texas.
On the 25th day of June, 2014, SAN JUANITA REYES filed an application for APPOINTMENT GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON in a proceeding styled the GUARDIANSHIP OF VICTORIA ZAMARRIPA, A MINOR, and bearing Probate Case Number P-36, 359, in the Probate Court of Hidalgo County, Texas.
The Court may hear the said Application for the Permanent guardian of the person at 10:00 A.M. on the first Monday after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date this citation is published, at the County Courthouse in Edinburg, Texas.
The Court may hear the said Application for the Appointment of Guardian of the Person at 10:00 A.M. on the first Monday after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date this citation is published, at the County Courthouse in Edinburg, Texas.
All persons interested in the aforesaid estate are commanded to appear at or before the time set for said hearing by filing a written contest or answer to the Application for the Permanent guardian of the person should they desire to oppose or contest it. Said written contest or answer shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk of Hidalgo County, Texas, in Edinburg, Texas.
All persons interested in the aforesaid estate are commanded to appear at or before the time set for said hearing by filing a written contest or answer to the Application for the Appointment of Guardian of the Person should they desire to oppose or contest it. Said written contest or answer shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk of Hidalgo County, Texas, in Edinburg, Texas.
The officer serving this citation shall, in compliance with the law, serve it by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation in this, the county in which such proceeding is pending, for not less than ten (10) days before the return day hereof, exclusive of the day of publication and the date of publication said newspaper bears shall be the day of publication.
The officer serving this citation shall, in compliance with the law, serve it by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation in this, the county in which such proceeding is pending, for not less than ten (10) days before the return day hereof, exclusive of the day of publication and the date of publication said newspaper bears shall be the day of publication.
If this citation is not served withing 90 days after the date of issuance, it shall be returned unserved.
If this citation is not served withing 90 days after the date of issuance, it shall be returned unserved.
ISSUED UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Edinburg, Texas, this the 23rd day of September, 2016.
ISSUED UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Edinburg, Texas, this the 23rd day of September, 2016.
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Tie Breaker 1 Enter the number of points scored by the winning team of the following game:
Sharyland vs. Pioneer
vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.
❑ MCALLEN MEMORIAL ❑ MCALLEN HIGH ❑ NIKKI ROWE ❑ SHARYLAND PIONEER ❑ LAREDO NIXON ❑ LAREDO MARTIN ❑ PSJA HIGH
Tie Breaker 2 Enter the number of points scored by the winning team of the following game:
Mission Eagles vs. Nikki Rowe
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A $50 cash prize will be awarded each week for the winning entry. The entry coming closest to calling all the games correctly wins. In event of a tie, the tying entry that comes closest to the score of Tie Breaker #1 wins. If a tie remains, the tying entry that comes closest to the score of Tie Breaker #2 wins. If a tie still remains, the $50 prize will be divided evenly among the winning entries. Booster Club Grand Prize: At the end of the regular football season, the total number of complete, qualified entries will be tallied for each team with the team’s check box marked. The $500 Grand Prize will be awarded to the Athletic Booster Club of the team with the most entries submitted. No Purchase necessary. Limit one entry per household each week of the contest period. Must be age 18 or older to enter the contest. HOW TO ENTER: Check the box next to the team’s name that you predict to win each high school game. Next, for the tie breakers, predict the total points scored by the winning team in the Tie Breaker #1 game, and the total points scored by the winning team in the Tie Breaker #2 game. Fill in your name, address, phone number (This is how we notify the winners!), and email address. Check the box to receive the FREE Progress Times weekly newsletter and mail or drop off your entry form at Progress Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, TX 78572. Or submit your entry online at www.progresstimes. net. All entries must be received by the Progress Times no later than 2 p.m., Thursday preceding the listed games. All entries must be submitted on the Official Entry Form printed in the Progress Times or Sharyland Times, a photocopy of the entry form, or submitted electronically from our official website submission form. Only one entry per household per week. Previous winners and all members of the same household are ineligible for subsequent weeks of the contest. Prizes must be claimed within 7 days of notification or announcement in the Progress Times. Decisions made by the Progress Times staff are final. The winners agree to allow the Progress Times to use their names and photographs to announce the winners and for promotional purposes online and in print. Employees of the Progress Times and their immediate family members are not eligible to win.
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