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Progress seen at La Joya ISD Natatorium Complex By Jose De Leon III After a one year delay, construction on La Joya ISD’s $16.4 million Natatorium Complex has resumed construction and is making good progress, according to a district official. La Joya ISD Facilities Manager Daniel Garza said 20 percent of the total project has been completed through September 30. The two-and-a-half-acre complex, which will consist of a natatorium, a water park and a planetarium, should be completed by mid-2017, Garza said. Plans for the Natatorium Sports and Learning Complex were introduced in 2013 when the district discussed its budget for the 2013-2014 school year, The Progress Times previously reported. According to district
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Architect’s rendering of the La Joya ISD water park.
Superintendant Alda Benavides, discussions for the complex came after the district discussed the possibility of a centralized location for its student swimmers. “With two of our three high schools located outside of the city of La Joya. We decided a centrally located practice facility would
Mission Bert Ogden KIA celebrates Re-grand opening
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By Jose De Leon III ustomers who stop by to see the newly remodeled Mission Bert Ogden KIA dealership will not be able to recognize it from before the remodeling. The building has been completely reconstructed from the foundation up, nearly doubling the size of the dealership. That’s according to Bert Ogden Marketing Director Marsha Green, who explained that the remodeling took longer than expected. “What was supposed to be a simple remodeling project ended up nearly turning into a complete rebuilding,” Green said at the opening. “Construction crews ended
up taking the entire building all the way down to the steel foundation to increase the size. All this was to make the location more brand compliant and after a year of construction, we’re so glad people get to see the dealership for themselves.” Green was one of the 50 people who showed up Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the dealership to commemorate the grand reopening of the Mission Bert Ogden KIA dealership. The ceremony included food, drinks and Dia de los Muertos-themed treats such as sugar skulls. The dealership, located on the corner of Shary Road and Expressway 83,
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reduce travel time for our student athletes and allow them to get home earlier,” Benavides said in a statement. “This in turn would allow them to have more time to complete homework and spend time with their family.” In August 2014, the district’s board of trust-
ees approved a full bid of $16,386,833 to Texas Descon to build the natatorium and water park, according to earlier reports. The district broke ground the following month on the site located along Western Road in Palmview near their Howling Trails Golf Course. At the
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he Mission Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees Facilities Committee was surprised Tuesday, Oct. 11 when they were told the school district didn’t have enough bond money to pay for the proposed $11.7 million administration building, and would not be able to cover the overage with other fund sources. When the Facilities Committee met last week to rank the only two bids on the project, the committee was told by Assistant Superintendent for Finance Rumalda Ruiz if the cost of the project exceeded $11,350,000 in bond money, the excess funds would have to come from
other sources. The committee members were assured the district had the funds available to cover the overage. However, Tuesday, the bond counsel for the project told Ruiz the law would not allow the district to supplement the cost of the project with other funds. The total price of the project was advertised to not exceed $13,464,000, including soft costs and the valuation of the land and the old building being demolished. The land and building costs total $2,114,000. After deducting an estimated $880,000 in “soft costs” such as architect and engineering fees, the maximum construction cost
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National Butterfly Center draws media attention
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arianna Wright, CEO of the National Butterfly Center (NBC) in Mission told the Mission City Council in their Monday, Oct. 10, meeting, the Butterfly Center is drawing favorable attention to Mission as the time for the Texas Butterfly Festival draws near. Wright said many species of butterflies, including the endangered Monarchs could be expected in South Texas during mid- to late October through mid-November, which is the peak of butterfly season. NBC received a Monarch grant of $25,000 because it is the southernmost feeding location for the Monarchs in
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the United States. Several years ago there was a fire in Mexico during the height of Monarch season and many Monarchs were de-
stroyed. Some estimates said as much as 90 percent of the Monarch population was destroyed. Since that time there has been an effort to see that
milkweed, the host plant for Monarchs, is made available along their migration flight path to insure their survival. Wright said the funds received would be used for parks all over South Texas to assure plenty of milkweed as Monarchs make their yearly migrations. Wright said the August issue of Texas Monthly magazine featured “Something in the Way They Move,” a full page editorial featuring the National Butterfly Center in Mission. The magazine reaches 1.8 million people each month and if the city had placed a full page advertisement for the Texas Butterfly Festival, it would have cost $20,000.
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By Jose De Leon II he entrepreneurship hall of the city’s new Center for Education and Economic Development (CEED) building was appropriately named the Norberto Salinas Entrepreneurship Hall during the building’s official grand opening ceremony held Wednesday. Mayor Salinas has consistently worked to create a business-friendly environment in Mission, creating opportunities for businesses – small
and large – to grow and prosper. The mayor himself has been an entrepreneur, starting Catalina Ambulance Service in the 1970s and several other businesses since that time. Today he and his partner operate S&F Developers, developing properties and building subdivisions in Hidalgo and Starr counties. The 55,000-square-foot building, which will serve as a coworking space for business professionals, contains classrooms, computer labs, offices,
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Mission Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas speaks to a crowd attending the opening for the Center for Education and Economic Development Wednesday, Oct. 12. During the opening, an entrepreneurship hall was named in the Mayor’s honor. Progress Times Photo
Mission PD Gets More Officers, Bulletproof Vests
Rattlers, Diamondbacks Face Off Tonight
Coyotes Battle Mustangs for First Place
The Mission Police Department will soon be adding eight new police officers and purchasing 34 new bulletproof vests, while receiving over $1.2 million in grants to help fund the department.
The Sharyland Rattlers, now 4-0 in district play, will face their sister school, the 3-1 Pioneer Diamondbacks tonight in the Snakeskin Classic at Richard Thompson Stadium.
The only two football teams remaining undefeated in District 30-6A will battle for the top spot in the district as the La Joya Coyotes host the McAllen Memorial Mustangs tonight at La Joya ISD Stadium.
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A crowd gathers to cut the ribbon during the grand opening of the newly remodeled Bert Ogden KIA dealership in Mission Tuesday, Oct. 11. Progress Times Photo
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Obituaries | pg. 9
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MHM prepares for Dia de los Muertos Festival
Preparations are underway for the Mission Historical Museum’s annual Dia de los Muertos Family Festival scheduled for next Saturday, Oct. 22. It runs from 6 to 10 p.m. on the ground and inside of the Mission Historical Museum. Admission is free. The annual festivities celebrate the traditions of this Meso-American holiday dedicated to remembering and commemorating ancestors by honoring both death and the cycle of life. This vibrant and color-
ful celebration of Dia de los Muertos will feature live entertainment, a variety of food and craft vendors, a special community curated altar exhibit, original artwork, face painting and children’s activities. The community is encouraged to celebrate and come dressed in their finest Calaca, Catrin or Catrina apparel. The museum is located at 900 Doherty Avenue. For more information on this program or any upcoming events contact the museum at 956-580-8646.
Valley artists’ exhibition inspired by native flora
McALLEN – Quinta Mazatlan presents a group art exhibition, “Arte Nativo,” in conjunction with Planta Nativa this year. The annual festival celebrating and promoting the use of native plants in the Rio Grande Valley, “Arte Nativo” will open on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlan. The Planta Nativa evening offers food and beverages to enjoy while viewing the works of nine Valley artists, including Kristi Davis, Richard Hyslin, Jerry Lyles, Guido Mattei, Jessica Monroe, Thomas Murray, Scott Nicol, Sue Sill and Curtis Whatley. Using jewelry, glass, sculpture, and painting, artists interpret the central theme of South Texas natives from a variety of perspectives. The Arte Nativo exhibit will continue to be on display in the Quinta Mazatlan gallery through Nov. 27. The public is invited to meet the artists at the Planta Nati-
va garden party. Appreciation for local habitat is exemplified in the exhibit through the works of painters Lyles and Monroe and sculptors of Hyslin, Mattei and Nicol. Still others invite the viewer to learn and think differently, such as in the paintings of botanist Sill depicting the ecosystems of rare plants. Murray asks the viewers to redefine their relationship with the Rio Grande River and the life it supports. Jeweler Davis and sculptor and glass artist Whatley, create delicate artifacts inspired by the materials and forms of the local environment. Music will be performed by Marcel Adjibi and Friends. Guest speaker is Pam Penick of Austin, the award-winning author of “Lawn Gone!” and “The Water-Saving Garden.” Tickets for the event are $20 and must be purchased in advance. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 956-681-3370.
Coming Attractions
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 956-583-8697. 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 • The Valley Symphony Orchestra 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 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. 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. • 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.
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UTRGV presents ‘Chemical Imbalance’
EDINBURG – This weekend the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s University Productions presents the dark comedy “Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play” by Lauren Wilson. Directed by Kent Smithers, a retired teacher from Edcouch-Elsa High School, the play begins at 7:30 tonight and tomorrow, Oct. 14 and 15 and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 16, at the Albert L. Jeffers Theatre on the UTRGV Edinburg Campus. Rene Gonzalez, a UTRGV alumnus, and Professor Brian Warren, along with current UTRGV stu-
dents are part of the cast of this comedic adaptation of “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson. General admission is $5, with open seating. No children below third grade will be admitted. The box office opens one hour before each performance. For more information, special accommodations, or to be added to the theatre email directory, contact the University Productions Box Office at 956-665-3581 or email Elva Galvan at elva. galvan@utrgv.edu.
AUSTIN – Awards of up to $1,500 for apprentices to train with master artists in the Folk and Traditional Arts of Texas is now being offered by Texas Folklife. The program encourages the continuation of traditional arts in Texas by providing awards to master artists to train apprentices. The awards will compensate the master artist for his or her time and training; a specified amount may also be used to help offset the costs of travel and supplies. The amount of each apprenticeship award will vary, but will range between $1,000 and $1,500. Master artists and apprentices should apply together and submit one application. Apprentices should have
a significant amount of experience with their chosen tradition and be strongly committed to improving their skills and working with the community in order to carry on the tradition. Master artists should be among the finest practitioners of their craft in their community. Applications from all traditions are welcome. Applications, guidelines and information are available at texasfolklife.org. Postmark deadline is Oct. 28. A review panel will meet in November to evaluate the applications, and applicants will be notified of their awards in January, 2017. For program information, call Ian Hallagan at 512-4419255.
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October 14 – Bird Walks with Ernest starts today and will be held every Friday at 8:30 a.m. at Frontera Audubon, 1101 S. Texas Blvd. in Weslaco. Admission is $5 and free for members. For info, call 956-968-3275. October 14 – Members of the Mission High School Class of 1977 are holding their 40th class reunion at the Mission High School homecoming game. 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 321-1107 or Bobby Guerra at 342-0672. October 15 – Palm Valley Church in Mission will participate in a global awareness event, #WalkForFreedom. The movement exists to eradicate modern-day slavery, a global reality that affects every continent and economic structure. It 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. 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. To learn more or sign up for a walk, visit A21. org/walk October 15 – Catch a Pokémon while learning about downtown Edinburg during the Pokémon GO Historic Walking Tour led by the Museum of South Texas History at 8 a.m. The tour is free for all ages. Guests play Pokémon GO while making a historic expedition of downtown Edinburg with more than 15 PokéStops. The tour will conclude at the museum around 10 a.m. in time for free Saturday morning admission until noon. Wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat, use sun block and bring water, a snack, and fully-charged smart phone with Pokémon GO installed. For more information, call 956-3836911. The museum is located 200 N. Closner Blvd. October 15 – Anyone looking for native plants to attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife to their garden 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. October 24 – All Vietnam Era Veterans will be honored at the 50th anniversary with a commemoration held at the Veterans Memorial Academy, 2115 N. Oscar Williams Rd., San Benito. The event begins at 6 p.m. for a social hour with a ceremony at 7 p.m., followed by refreshments at 8 p.m. For information, call Celeste Sanchez at 956361-3800 or Victor Garza at 956-399-7464. October 25 – In observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Calvary Baptist Church, 1600 Harvey in McAllen, will host a community discussion on domestic violence from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A panel from Mujeres Unidas, the McAllen Police Department, the Hidalgo County district attorney’s office and the probation department will be represented. Domestic violence impacts 20 people every minute, according to the Huffington Post. For more information, contact Elizabeth Zamora at 956-686-4364 or Connie Garza at 956-867-0742. October 26 – Check out the nocturnal creatures along the Thicket Trail at Frontera Audubon, 1101 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco, during the Creatures in the Night program. Guides will lead the group by flashlight from to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $3, but anyone wearing a Halloween costume gets in free that night. For info, call 956-968-3275. October 28 – The Marine Military Academy (MMA) in Harlingen will host their 51st Anniversary Parade at 4 p.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. October 29 – 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. 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 at sotx. org/news-events/fire-truck-pull/a1/. Teams of 10 work together to pull a 55,000-pound fire truck 75 feet. Awards will be presented to the fastest teams. 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 learn more about Special Olympics, visit specialolympicstexas.org or call 800-876-5646. October 29 – Incredible Edibles is a book written by South Texas native Esteban “Steve” Bravo and will be the program topic at Frontera Audubon, 1101 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco. The book works as a field-guide to help identify useful native plants. The class is free and begins at 10 a.m. For info, call 956-968-3275. October 29 - Mobile artists Jay and Amanda a fall-themed painting class, Sip & Dip Painting from 6 to 8 p.m. on the lawn at Frontera Audubon, 1101 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco. This is an adult-only event; cost is $35 per person. To sign up, call Jay at 956-373-5923 or visit www.art66studio.com to purchase tickets online or at Frontera Audubon. Space is limited. For info, call 956-968-3275.
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Chilling tales headline oral history program at MHM
In the next Oral History Project program, the Mission Historical Museum hosts author Dr. David Bowles with Ghosts of the Rio Grande Valley this Saturday, Oct. 15. To hear Dr. Bowles’ chilling tales of the Rio Grande’s past, the program starts at 11 a.m. at the Mission Historical Museum, 900 Doherty in Mission. Tradition meets tragedy in the local lore of the Rio Grande Valley region, including its river. Hidden in the dense brush and around oxbow lakes, awaits sinister secrets, unnerving vestiges of the past and wraths of those claimed by the winding river. Tortured souls of patients lost in the Harlingen Insane Asylum refuse to be forgotten. Guests at the LaBorde Hotel in Rio Grande City report visions of the Red Lady. Author David Bowles explores these and more of the most harrowing ghost stories from Fort
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Brown to Fort Ringgold and all the haunted hotels, chapels and ruins in between. South Texas native Bowles is an award-winning author and professor at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He has written several books, including the Pura Belpré Honor Book, The Smoking Mirror and Border Lore: Folktales and Legends of South Texas. This event is free to the public. For more information, call 956-580-8646.
Author Rozeff explores sugar cane history
EDINBURG – The Museum of South Texas History hosts Norman Rozeff who will present “The History of Sugar Cane in the Lower Rio Grande Valley” starting at 2 p.m. in the Courtyard Gallery. The presentation will cover sugar cane projects in the Rio Grande Valley from the time of John Young and John McAllen in the 1860s to the current sugar cane industry. The saga of the sugar cane industry in the Valley entails more than just farmers and field laborers. Sugar cane development involved entrepreneurs, empire builders, soldiers and even bandits. It took a cast of many individuals from different backgrounds to transform the Valley from a region dependent on ranching life into the “agro-industrial age of the
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20th century.” Rozeff received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Boston University and earned a master of science degree in agronomy from Louisiana State University. After serving with the Coast Guard, he worked in the Hawaiian sugar industry for 15 years. In 1975, Rozeff accepted a position as agriculturalist with the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers of Santa Rosa and moved to Harlingen with his family. His book, Sugarcane and the Development of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, 18751922, was published in 2007. The program is included in the regular museum admission. MOSTHistory is located at 200 N. Closner in Edinburg.
Hole-in-One: Win a Car
Catholic War Veterans Post 1065 Mission will be hosting the “Armed Forces Veterans Golf Tournament,” and the public is invited. The Post is seeking sponsors and teams for the fundraising event scheduled on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Mission Shary Golf Course, 1900 N. Mayberry. It will be a three-man team tournament with door prizes, drawing, food and more. The hole-in-one prize is a car donated by Bert Ogden Mission.
Pictured are, Judge Advocate Manuel Tanguma; veteran Cipi Saenz, General Manager at Bert Ogden Mission; 1st Vice Cmdr. Felix Ramirez; O.D Modesto Saavedra; State Commander David Silva; 2nd Vice Cmdr. Ginger Silva; Trustee Ernesto Flores; and Post Commander Luis Andres Lopez. To become a sponsor or to sign up a team, call the Post at 583-5961 or the Shary Pro Shop at 580-8770.
ALTON – Rev. Luis Sanchez and Rev. Arturo Castillo with San Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Alton invite the public out to the parish’s annual Jamaica on Saturday, Oct. 29. The event runs from 4 to 10 p.m., and admission is free. All activities take place in the church parking lot and parish hall located at 621 W. Main St. in Alton. There will be a variety of activities to keep children of all ages involved, including games, a moon jump free rides, face painting, bingo and
more. The parking lot will be filled with festive music and booths serving up tacos, hamburgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes and other foods to purchase. A drawing will be held with a 2016 Chevy Colorado truck as first prize, including title, license plate and paid taxes. Nienn additional prizes are including in the drawing, and winners will be announced at the end of the Jamaica For more information, call the parish hall office at 956585-8001.
McALLEN – The South Texas Indian Dancers invites the public to their 27th annual South Texas (Way South) Pow Wow next Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21 and 22. It takes place at the Lark Community Center, 2601 Lark Ave. On Friday, the grand entry begins at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, doors open at 10 a.m., with the exhibition dance at 11 a.m., gourd dancing from 1 to 4:30 p.m., and the main event grand entry at 6:30 p.m. The festivities are centered around the dancing, but include cake walks, drawings, American Indian jewelry, jewelry-making supplies, dream catchers, arts and crafts, beads and more. Take in the exhibition performances by the South Texas Indian Dancers and danc-
ing from tiny tots to seniors in full regalia. Some dances are open to audience participation for anyone who has ever wanted to dance with the Indians. Featured performer is mother-daughter singing duo “Sayanim” Cherokee Indians Jorie and Christie from Springtown. Featured dancers and musicians include Carlos Gonzalez on southern drum/South Wind; Robert Bass, northern drum/Eagle Point; Phillip Batres, head gourd singer; Jed Thompson, head man dancer; and Teresa Velasquez, head lady dancer. Bob Woolery is the emcee, and Danny Villarreal is the arena director. For more information, contact Robert Soto at 956648-9336.
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High court refuses to rehear Texas immigration case
he U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 3 denied the Obama administration’s petition for a rehearing of United States v. Texas, a high-profile immigration case. Heard by the eight-member high court in April, the case ended in a 4-4 deadlock in a late-June ruling. The deadlock left in place a Texas federal district court’s temporary injunction freezing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s November 2014 policies known as “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” and “Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents.” The policies are aimed at forestalling the deportation of an estimated 4 million undocumented immigrants and providing a conditional path to citizenship. In December 2014, Texas was joined by a coalition of other states in a lawsuit challenging the policies as an unconstitutional federal overreach. In February 2015, Brownsville U.S. District Judge Andrew S. Hanen sided with the plaintiffs and granted a petition for temporary injunction. In November 2015, a three-member panel of the New Orleans-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the district court’s injunction in a 2-1 split. The Obama administration then appealed the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton welcomed the high court’s Oct. 3 decision not to rehear the case. “The State of Texas’ position has been validated by the U.S. Supreme Court today as they denied the Obama administration’s petition to rehear the immigration case,” Paxton said. “Rewriting national immigration law requires the full and careful consideration
of Congress,” he added. Texas sends emergency aid Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 6 reported that he had called Gov. Rick Scott of Florida, Gov. Nathan Deal of Georgia and Gov. Nikki Haley of South Carolina to offer assistance as their states prepared to deal with Hurricane Matthew. Abbott announced he had deployed a 30-member Texas A&M Forest Service All-Hazards Incident Management Team to Florida. The teams, coordinated by the forest service, consist of trained personnel from local jurisdictions. Other state agencies were on standby to respond to further requests from hurricane-impacted areas, Abbott said. “As Hurricane Matthew prepares to impact the United States, it is crucial that our fellow Americans receive the assistance they need. I am confident that Texas’ dedicated emergency response professionals will strengthen the disaster response efforts at a time when local resources may be strained,” Abbott said. Revenue for month is lower Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, the state’s chief financial officer, on Oct. 5 said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.13 billion in September, an amount 3.9 percent lower than in September 2015. “Subdued spending for oil and gas drilling continues to depress sales tax revenue,” Hegar said. “Consumer spending also appears to have slowed, as sales tax collections from retail trade were down from the previous year. In contrast, construction sector receipts continued to grow.” Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in September is down 2.6 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Zika testing is recommended
The Texas Department of State Health Services on Oct. 3 issued a health alert encouraging health care providers in the Rio Grande Valley counties of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Webb, Willacy and Zapata to test for Zika virus infection in their patients. Health officials are recommending testing of pregnant women who have at least two of the four most common Zika symptoms — fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis — regardless of their travel history or other risk factors. Officials continue to recommend that health care providers test anyone with at least three of the four most common symptoms statewide and all pregnant women who have traveled to an area with active Zika transmission, regardless of symptoms. As of Oct. 7, Texas had 226 Zika cases reported among patients who contracted the disease while traveling elsewhere. While no cases are known to have originated in Texas, the Rio Grande Valley is considered to be at higher risk for Zika transmission, according to DSHS Commissioner John Hellerstedt, because of previous regional outbreaks of dengue, a similar virus spread by the same type of mosquito. Event promotes local produce Oct. 1 marked the start of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s annual Local Products Challenge. Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller on Oct. 3 said the event encourages schools to teach children about healthy foods produced in Texas and to incorporate more locally produced foods into school meals. More than 140 school districts and charter schools have pledged to participate. Miller said that for every $1 spent on local food, $2.16 of economic activity is generated.
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cAllen city commissioners unanimously turned down a request to rezone property on North Jackson Road to allow a developer to build 116 apartments on a 10-acre plot of land. The commission vote at their Monday evening meeting upheld the thumbs down given by the Planning & Zoning Commission in September. In laying out the issue, Planning Director Juli Rankin (no relation) told commissioners (minus an absent Aida Ramirez) that the apartments would not be “in character” with land uses around the land now. The parcel is at 1813 N. Jackson Road, two football fields north of Pecan on the west side of Jackson. The tract runs west from North Jackson Road. Surrounding businesses include South Texas Collision Center, Yancy Automotive, Ramos Woodwork, Wilson Construction and Lifetime Industries. Furthermore, she explained, apartments would not conform to the city’s Foresight McAllen comprehensive plan which gives the area an “ur-
ban land use designation.” The landowner, also the developer, had said he would develop an industrial use if he couldn’t get the 10 acres rezoned from general business (C-3) to multifamily residential (R-3A), Rankin said. One curiosity: while the property is in McAllen, it is in the PSJA school district. Same place, another try The last bar at 5524 N. 10th St. didn’t last very long. It had a six-month permit from the city to operate, but may not have made the full six months. Commissioners gave a new applicant the go ahead to give it a go. The bar is on the north end of a building and a little south of Walgreen’s on the corner of Dove and North 10th. Commissioner John Ingram remembered a room full of people seven years ago in opposition to a bar. This time, there was only one person, Frank White, who, along with father Woody White, own and manage rental properties on Bluebird Avenue, which is on the north side of Bill Schupp Park. White spoke in opposition to permitting the new bar, citing noise and traffic problems
in the past. “I don’t want to be vulgar, but when I go out and I have to pick up prophylactics, things of that nature, that are on the corner of 1100 Bluebird, which I have rented to a tenant from Spain, that has three little toddlers, how do I explain to the children what it is they have picked up and how do I explain to my tenants why I can’t control that. It goes back to the city.” The neighborhood doesn’t need what “comes with a bar,” White continued. “Bill Schupp is being used for things other than family gatherings.” Ingram was skeptical that the condoms were caused by a bar that is across the street, on the east side of Tenth. The applicant plans to open at 7 p.m. for now, but hopes to be able to make the changes required that would allow him to open at 11 a.m. and offer lunch. In the end, Commissioners Ingram, Cortez, Pebley and Salinas voted to grant the proposed bar a Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Veronica Vela Whitacre voted no and said later she was supporting Frank’s position.
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conference rooms, a coffee shop and 258 open floor seats. The sprawling building will be split into three halls: education, technology and entrepreneurship. Organizations that will be housed in the CEED building include the Sylvan Learning, Schreiner University, Teach for America and various startups that have come out of the Mission EDC Ruby Red Ventures Program. During the grand opening ceremony, Mission EDC CEO Alex Meade unveiled the name of the CEED’s entrepreneurship hall, which was named after Mission Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas, an individual Meade said was a “lifeline” for small business owners. “Mayor Salinas has lowered property taxes every year since he’s been in office,” Meade explained after the ceremony. “For any business, property taxes are a big deal
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and with Salinas lowering the city’s tax rate by 14 cents over a period of 20 years makes the area seem more business friendly to companies wanting to move into the community.” At the event, Salinas expressed appreciation for the honor, citing that the building, which used to be a K-Mart, no longer looks like an eyesore. The EDC also signed a strategic alliance memorandum with the Small Business Administration’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office. As part of this agreement, the Harlingen-based company will send an economic specialist to the CEED building twice a month to help the EDC develop workshops for entrepreneurs, according to SBA Director Angela Burton. Burton believes the signed memorandum will serve as an essential piece to support local businesses. “We want to make sure every small business has ev-
ery resource available to them to help them start growing their business,” Burton said. “Through workshops, we can help people properly start their business and then maintain it to the point that we can push them to do government work. We’ve worked with the Mission EDC before through their Ruby Red Ventures program and this agreement solidifies our partnership.” Collaboration During the ceremony, Meade thanked EDC board members as well members of the community who stood by the EDC during the construction of the CEED building, which took two years to complete. “It’s something that we could not have done alone and I’m glad we were able to see it through,” Meade said. “We were all joined by a common mission to help start, maintain and expand small businesses here and now we have a building that is unique to the from pg 1
tion cost allowed is approximately $10,470,000. The actual construction cost currently is $10,822,045, based on the Best and Final Offer negotiated with Rigney Construction. The Finance Committee discussed options and agreed that going over budget was not an option, unless the district re-advertised the bonds to authorize a greater amount to be funded for the project. Since the bids for the project came in higher than expected and market conditions could cause the prices to continue to climb, the committee members were anxious to find a solution quickly without further delays. Re-advertising the bonds would take 60 days – a delay the committee members were trying to avoid if possible. Mission CISD Board President Patricia Ocaña-Olivarez said, “Every time we wait it costs money.” Possible solutions discussed included: from pg 1
time the estimated completion date was November 2015. However, construction was halted when Texas Descon defaulted the project in early 2015, according to Garza. Construction then picked up earlier this year with a new contractor. “The bonding agent bid out the project after Descon’s default and awarded the project to the McAllen-based D. Wilson Construction Company in late April 2016,” Garza said. “The district’s contract with D. Wilson should [be finished] by June 2017, which is when they project completion of the facility.” According to Garza, the natatorium will have an occupancy of up to 300 people; the water park can house 1,200 individuals; and the planetarium will have an occupancy of 408. A total of 329 parking spaces will be available at the natatorium complex. Besides a water park, the complex will also house tennis courts, a soccer field and a homework center for students to work on their school work, according to district spokeswoman Brenda Cantu. The natatorium itself will house of an indoor competition pool and a separate diving well pool to be used for student athletes, Cantu said. The water park, which consists of several water slides, dressing rooms and areas for small children to play in, will be open to the public. According to Cantu, no decision has been made on whether the planetarium will be open to the public. Benavides said the district felt “disappointment” when the project was originally delayed due to issues the original contractor was having, but she feels satisfied with the progress made with the new contractor. “It was and still is our intention to deliver what we promised. Unfortunately, in this case, there were variables out of our control that caused the project to delay,” she said. “The complex is being opened with the intention and vision of being a place… students who would like to focus on sports and science can use,” she added.
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• Value engineering, whereby the architect would be asked to look for ways to cut the cost of the project to fit the budget; • Re-advertise the bonds at a price to cover all the project costs; • Have district staff look for items that could be cut from the scope of the project; • Have bond counsel consult with the attorney general’s office to determine if there are some alternatives that would make more funds available for the actual construction costs; • Take some of the alternate items out of the contract with Rigney Construction and get separate bids on those items to try and bring down the cost. Assistant Superintendent for Operations Rick Rivera said the district has bid out certain portions of projects previously at substantial savings. “As an example, at Mis-
sion Collegiate High School we had approximately $700,000 as an alternate for the cabling, and when we pulled it out and the district did it ourselves, it came out to like $350,000.” The bid price for the data cabling, racks and other electrical equipment on the proposed administration building is $508,200, and Rivera said it is possible the district could save money by bidding out this alternate separately. A regular board meeting was held following the Finance Committee meeting where the board decided to direct the architect to make proposed modifications to the design of the building to bring the cost down to meet the budget. Meanwhile, the bond counsel will find out if he can obtain any relief through the attorney general’s office. He said he expected to have an answer by the end of the week.
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Another popular publication, “Texas Journey,” the state magazine for the American Automobile Association, will feature information on the Texas Butterfly Festival. It reaches 2.5 million readers and the rates for a full page advertisement are $20,400. Wright said an episode of the award-winning PBS documentary series “Nature” will be filming an episode on butterflies and moths at NBC during the festival. This has the potential of reaching 100 million viewers. The attention being drawn to NBC through these three mediums is priceless and publicizes Mission’s unique NBC at no cost to the city. This year’s Texas Butter-
fly Festival will be held Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 at the National Butterfly Center, located at 3333 Butterfly Park Drive, in Mission. The five-day event features field trips and educational activities for all levels, from beginners to experts. Festival participants can also enjoy private garden tour where home and business owners have planted butterfly gardens that are now awash in butterflies. The festival’s Community Day on Saturday, Oct. 29 is free and open to the public, offering fun, family activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The other days are filled with a number of different field trips, workshops and speakers.
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I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. I think of you in silence and often speak your name. I have a lot of memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory of my keepsake with which I’ll never part. God has you in his keeping and I have you in my heart.
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region that can do just that.” Meade hopes that same type of collaboration between the EDC and community leaders will be adopted by all the organizations and businesses within the CEED building to create a better work environment where all the organiza-
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reopened with a Dia de los Muertos-themed celebration. Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican tradition where the lives of the deceased are honored through lively festivals as they move forward in the afterlife. According to Green, Bert Ogden thought a Dia de los Muertos theme would be appropriate for reopening due to the Halloween season and to commemorate the former building the remodeled location is replacing. The ribbon cutting ceremony was preceded by an official blessing of the building done by a Bert Ogden employee. According to Bert Ogden Project Coordinator Robert
tions in their different halls can better prepare themselves in their fields. “All three of these halls are set up in a way that we hope will lead to all the business in their different sections to collaborate with each other on any project they’re doing.
Meade said. “This is an office building that allows for business incubation and creativity and we hope people will take advantage of that as we create a new generation of skilled workers to make them more attractive to new businesses.” from pg 1
Linn, the KIA dealership is nearly double the size of its original location. When it first opened in 1998, the dealership was an 18,000-squarefoot facility. Now, the facility is 30,000 square feet and even includes space for 10 vehicles in their service and repair center. “You can fit the entire original building in our showroom,” said Linn. Green estimated the newly expanded KIA dealership would provide at least 20 jobs for the city of Mission. “This was the first KIA franchise that opened in the RGV and we’re making sure it’s a better facility than it used to be,” Green said. “It’s
a much more upscale environment with an award-winning brand that offers high end luxury items to the public.” After the ribbon cutting, Josh Stockel, CEO of the Mission Chamber of Commerce, said the dealership would ultimately be beneficial to the city. “Bert Ogden has a history of selling quality vehicles, great customer service and intentionally investing in the community,” he said. “The cost of the vehicles sold here are actually within the cost of living for Mission residents, so it’s strategic for the business to be here and great for the community to enjoy.”
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Mustangs and Coyotes battle for first place ever, it’s been more than a decade since they played for the right to sit atop the district standings. So while this may not be completely unchartered territory for the Coyotes football program, the fact that the seniors on this year’s squad were in first grade the last time a La Joya
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offense and they’re quick on defense,” said Farias. “They’ve got three running backs, Campbell Speights, Emilio Mendez and one other one, and of course their
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he Pioneer Diamondbacks (4-2, 3-1) and the Sharyland Rattlers (5-1, 4-0) have been on a yearly collision course since the former made their debut two seasons ago. In the 2014 edition of the Snakeskin Classic, the Rattlers welcomed the Diamondbacks with a 58-6 thrashing. Last year, the Diamondbacks responded by playing Sharyland to a tough 10-18 loss. This Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Richard Thompson Stadium, the Diamondbacks will be looking to hand the Rattlers their first district loss and pick up a rivalry win. The Rattlers will be out to keep their perfect district record unblemished with a rivalry victory on their quest for a number one seed in District 31-5A. The Rattlers are currently riding a five game win streak after dropping their first game of the season to Weslaco East 13-21. Since that loss, the Rattlers have
Pioneer senior defensive end Senon Moya points towards the Diamondbacks end zone signaling the fact that teammate Jesus Sanchez recovered a Rio Grande Rattlers’ fumble. Progress Times photo by Luciano Guerra
outscored opponents 188-64. Tyger Brigmon, a junior linebacker for the Rattlers, said the most important factor to the streak has been coming together as a unit. “Definitely the biggest key is working together as a team. Working all three phases of the game, offense, defense and special teams, that’s been the biggest
thing,” Brigmon said. The Sharyland offense has been rolling on all cylinders. Senior quarterback Alan Alvarez has led the team by completing over 60 percent of his passes in his last four outings while leading the team in rushing yards with 363 on the year. Sharyland head coach Ron Adame said Alvarez’ play is
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By Bryan Ramos he grueling grind of district volleyball action is winding down and the playoff picture is shaping up. The race for playoff seeding is an important one, with each team gunning for the top spot of the four teams that will qualify for the postseason. The Lady Patriots, ranked 15th in class 5A by Texas Girls Coaches Association, hold an unbeaten district record at 13-0 with just three games remaining in 31-5A play. Lady Patriots first year head coach Martina Carrillo has her group on an incredible run in their first year together. “It’s a new program, new expectations. I think the girls have really stepped it up,” Carrillo said. “I’ve seen a lot of improvements on offense and defense. I think I’m seeing the girls are more comfortable with the program and I’m seeing them step up in the right areas every time
they step on the court.” While the Lady Patriots only have three seniors on the team, Andrea De la Garza, Alex Jimenez and D’lyza Medina, they have leaned on their experience to lead their squad against top competition in one of the toughest districts in South Texas. The leadership was on display Tuesday as the Lady Patriots hosted the Laredo Nixon Lady Mustangs on the home team’s Senior Night. The Lady Patriots began by showcasing their dominance in the first two sets of their matchup with the Lady Mustangs, winning 25-16 and 25-17 in the opening games. Junior Iliana Contreras racked up 30 assists, four serving aces, three digs and two kills on the night in an impressive all-around performance. In the third set, the Lady Patriots were faced with adversity as they found themselves in a 0-10 hole to open the game. Up against a big
deficit, the Lady Patriots responded by going on a 25-10 run to win the final set 25-20 and sweep the Lady Mustangs. Carrillo spoke about her team’s play in the final set. “The girls showed a lot of character and determination to come back from that 0-10 deficit. That’s a position we haven’t been in all year,” Carrillo said. “Great teams go through obstacles. It was a good test for the girls to see if they could come back and the answer is yes.” With just three games district games remaining for De la Garza and the Lady Patriots, they are locked in on finishing what they’ve started. “Our mindset is win. We have to go undefeated, get that district championship and head into the playoffs strong,” said De la Garza, an outside hitter and team captain. The Lady Patriots next take the floor Tuesday when they travel to take on the Rio
force five turnovers, completing the come back with a final score of 27-10. Diamondbacks senior linebacker Jesus Sanchez talked about the defenses knack for creating turnovers. “People usually get down. What it does is it gets us angry. It pushes us more and makes us want to get that ball,” Sanchez said. As Pioneer sits at 3-1 in district, they’re chances of qualifying for the playoffs increased after the win last week against Rio. Head coach Jason Wheeler said his team will be ready to let loose in their game against the Rattlers. “It’s going to be a huge game. I told the kids if we win this past game, our playoff chances went up 80 percent,”
Wheeler said. “Now, we can relax and go after Sharyland because it’s not a make or break game but it’s going to be a hell of a game. They have a good offense, we have a great defense, and we match up well. I have a lot of respect for coach Adame and his program. It’s going to be a show, I can promise you that. We’re looking forward to it.” Sharyland will be looking to continue their march towards the number one seed, but know they have a difficult test in the Diamondbacks. Adame said his team is ready for another district game, although this one means a little more with the cross town rivalry. “Our boys are approaching this as our fifth district game,” Adame said. “We know we have a formidable opponent
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quarterback and as a leader.” Senior fullback, Fernando Perez, said the coaches have been key to sparking their play over their five game unbeaten streak. “It all comes down to what our coaches tell us. Take one game at a time, focus on one play at a time and play your hardest,” Perez said. The Diamondbacks have a run of their own going after winning back-to-back games in district action over two preseason favorites, the Veterans Memorial Patriots and the Rio Grande City Rattlers. In Pioneer’s win over Rio last week, they found themselves facing a 0-10 deficit before heading into halftime. The Diamondbacks fought back to rattle off 27 straight points and
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Grande Lady Rattlers at 6:30 p.m. Right on their tail is the Sharyland Lady Rattlers and the Pioneer Lady Diamondbacks. The two are battling in front of us, a very fast, very athletic team. This is a rivalry within our district. It’s an opportunity for both programs to practice good sportsmanship and show that to our community.” The players are more than ready. Pioneer receiver Alec Garcia, who sparked the Diamondbacks come from behind victory over Rio, said his team is embracing challenge. “We’re approaching this like it’s the biggest game of our lives. This is our rival. We just need to come out here and play Diamondback football,” Garcia said. The stage is set for the 2016 Snakeskin Classic between the Sharyland Rattlers and the Pioneer Diamondbacks. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday night at Richard Thompson Stadium.
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DISTICT 30-6A Overall District GB 8-1 McAllen Memorial 34-4 McAllen High 36-2 7-1 1 McAllen Rowe 27-14 7-2 2 Mission High ----5-4 4 --------------------------------------------------------Palmview High ----2-5 5.5 Juarez-Lincoln ---1-7 6.5 ----- 1-7 6.5 La Joya High DISTICT 31-5A Overall District GB 13-0 Veterans Memorial 26-11 Sharyland High 21-15 9-3 3.5 Sharyland Pioneer 25-8 9-3 3.5 Laredo Nixon ----- 8-4 3.5 --------------------------------------------------------Valley View ----5-5 6.5 Roma 12-20 4-8 7.5 Laredo Cigarroa ----- 3-6 7.5 Rio Grande City ----0-7 9 Laredo Martin ----- 1-9 10
Veterans Memorial’s Andrea De La Garza bumps the ball to one of her teammates during the third set of the Lady Patriots’ straight sets win over the Laredo Nixon Lady Mustangs Tuesday night. Progress Times photo by Luciano Guerra
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for the second seed in District 31-5A and are set for a Saturday showdown at 1 p.m. at Pioneer High School. The Lady Rattlers and head coach Raul Castillo sit at 9-3 in district action with four games remaining. They are led by Norma Quintanilla, who has played big for the Lady Rattlers all season. The Lady Diamondbacks and head coach Laura Cavazos also sit at 9-3 with four games remaining. In their third year as a program, junior Audrey Smith hopes to lead the Diamondbacks deep into the playoffs. “We have to play intense every single set, every single point to finish district and go far in the playoffs,” Smith said.
In District 30-6A, the Mission Lady Eagles and head coach Edna Clemons sit at 5-4 in league standings, a district they share with powerhouses McAllen Memorial and McHi. Senior Lissete Vela and the Lady Eagles will be in the chase of improving their seeding with three games remaining in the regular season. The Lady Eagles next take the court Saturday when the visit fellow playoff contender Nikki Rowe at noon. The playoff contenders are hungry for a postseason berth. With all of them in striking distance of each other, the final weeks of the District 31-5A and 30-6A volleyball action are sure to be electrifying.
MUSTANG defense.” Against the Bulldogs last week, six Mustangs’ runners combined for a total of 368 yards and six touchdowns. Leading the way was Speights, a true freshman, who carried the ball 20 times for 160 yards and three touchdowns. As impressive as those stats are, just three weeks ago, in a game against the Palmview Lobos, the Mustangs had three different players carry the ball for 100+ yards each as the Mustangs combined for a total of 566 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground. One La Joya defender that is going to be in the thick of all the action tonight is senior middle linebacker Rey Hernandez. When asked what it’s going to take to stop the Mustangs’ potent running attack, Hernandez said, “The first contact has got to be the only contact. In other words, we’ve got to make good tackles.” The fact that Memori-
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al is the odds-on favorite to remain undefeated after tonight’s game does not mean that Hernandez and his teammates are going to concede defeat; especially not on their home turf. “We’re playing at home and we’ll have the crowd behind us,” said Hernandez. “We’re not going to be afraid of anyone. We’re going to play our game and we’re going to try to come out with a victory. We never shy away from anyone.” When asked what the key to the Coyotes’ defensive success has been so far this season, Hernandez said, “It’s like our defensive coordinator said, “We have no superstars. No one is a standout on our defense.” What that means is that we all have to work very hard to get a team victory. So what we preach to our defense is to play as a team. We play for one another because that is all we’ve got.”
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Mission CISD and Alton Elementary receive awards
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ission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) and Alton Elementary School have received national recognition for creating healthier schools. The awards were given out during the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s (Alliance) National Leaders Summit, held Sept. 30-Oct. 1 in Washington, D.C. To earn awards, the schools and district had to meet or exceed standards set by the Alliance’s Healthy School Program for serving healthier meals and snacks, getting students moving more, offering high-quality physical and health education, and empowering school leaders to become healthy role models. Mission CISD is one of only five participating districts in the country to have every eligible school in the district receive a 2016 National Healthy Schools Award. Schools can earn awards at the bronze, silver, or gold level, based on the standards they achieve. Each Mission CISD school earned a bronze award, with the exception of one. Alton Elementary School earned a silver award. This places
AltonandMissionScoolAwards Alton Elementary School Counselor Cynthia Mendez (left) stands with Mission CISD spokesman Craig Verley, after receiving awards during the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s 2016 National Leaders Summit.
all Mission CISD schools among the 328 Healthiest Schools in America. In addition to being among the healthiest schools in America, all Mission CISD schools have earned a 2016 Let’s Move! Active Schools Award. Consequently, Mission CISD was selected to receive the 2016 Let’s Move! Active Schools District Award, based upon strong, district-wide support of creating active schools.
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Edward Harry McLean MISSION – Edward Harry McLean, 97, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Rosalinda McLean; children, Mar Efrain Gonzalez, Rafael Fuentes and Estrella Maria Gonzalez; and two grandchildren. A graveside service was held on Oct. 12 at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission. Frank Muñoz SULLIVAN CITY – Frank Muñoz, 88, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016. Mr. Muñoz served his country as a Merchant Marine. He taught Hebrew and Greek at The Rio Grande Bible Institute and also taught an elective at Pan American College in Edinburg. He pastored the Mennonite Breth-
ren Church in La Grulla and founded and pastored Sullivan City Bible Church until his retirement. He owned and operated Muñoz Lumber Company and served as superintendent at the historic El Faro School in Sullivan City. For approximately 40 years, he wrote a Bible-based column for The Monitor. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mary Jean; children, David, Jon, Deborah and Sharon; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Oct. 8 at Lord and I Funeral Home in Peñitas. Burial followed at Sullivan City Cemetery. Nicolas Piñon MISSION – Nicolas Piñon, 77, of Mission, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016.
“I am very proud of what our schools have been able to accomplish in only the second year of working with the Alliance,” Dr. Ricardo Lopez, Mission CISD superintendent said. “This has required a major shift in how we approach many things, including changing mindsets of students, parents, and staff. It is exciting to me knowing that more of our schools are shooting for higher levels of achievement this next Mr. Piñon was born to Pedro Piñon and Juana Montalvo on March 13, 1939. Survivors include his wife, Octavia M. Piñon; children, Nicolas Piñon Jr., Irineo Piñon and San Juanita Martinez; and siblings, Pedro Piñon, Juan Piñon and Carmen Gomez. He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Eduardo Piñon and Elias Piñon; and siblings, Aurelia Salinas, Efren Piñon, Margarita Piñon and Santiago Piñon. A funeral mass was held on Oct. 12 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission. Burial followed at the Valley Memorial Cemetery. Estela Zamora MISSION – Estela Zamora, 85, of Mission, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016. Mrs. Zamora was born in Mission on Aug. 21, 1931, to Taurino and Victoria Barrera. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic
year because it helps build a healthier community as a whole.” According to the Alliance, award-winning schools are serving as best-in-class examples of a nationwide movement to create healthier environments for kids.. “Healthy schools are better schools-it’s that simple,” said Dr. Howell Wechsler, CEO of the Alliance. “Research tells us students who attend healthy schools perform better academically, have better attendance, and their behavior improves.” The Alliance was founded by the American Heart Association and Clinton Foundation to work to empower kids to develop lifelong, healthy habits. More about the Alliance, and the list of the Healthiest Schools in America can be found online, https://www.healthiergeneration.org/. The Let’s Move! Active Schools is a part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative. More information about it, and the national awards, can be found online at, http://www. letsmoveschools.org/. Church in Mission for many years and San Juan De Los Campos Catholic Church in Mission. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Daniel Zamora Sr.; sons, Daniel Zamora Jr., David Zamora and Oscar Zamora; and four grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, four brothers, and one son, Jaime Rene Zamora. A funeral service was held on Oct. 8 at San Juan De Los Campos. Burial followed at Valley Memorial Gardens in Mission
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Ismael Cordona MISSION – Ismael Cordona, 61, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at Mission Regional Medical Center Rosa Aguilar De Barboza MISSION – Rosa Aguilar De Barboza, 79, passed away
La Joya ISD School Enrollment up by 729
In the news this week 30 years ago, the La Joya Independent School District announced an 11 percent growth from the previous year in student enrollment. “Our increasing enrollment indicates that we are growing to the rate of one new elementary school per year,” District Superintendent Miguel de los Santos said in a recent report to the school board. The report showed there were 7,210 students in the district, an increase of 729 from the previous year. Of the 729 new students, 230 attend high school, 116 attend junior high and 383 are elementary students. According to de los Santos, a district survey from the previous year showed nearly 15 percent of the total student population was from Mexico. “We have already constructed 25 portable classrooms this fall to accommodate new students,” de los Santos said. “We will probably need more as migrant students return [in November].” La Joya ISD just opened its fourth elementary school. It has a current enrollment of 857 with excess students studying in portable classrooms. Cross Country Team Second at Victoria The Mission Boys Varsity Cross Country team again finished in second place this week, this time against higher-ranked teams at the Victoria Invitational. The Lady Eagles enjoyed their second straight win at the San Benito Invitational. Team standings for the boys were 1) Kingwood, 44 (ranked No. 3); 2) Mission, 50 (No. 7); and 3) Victoria, 53 (No. 5). The team ran without the services of their top runner, George Ruiz. Girls team finishes were 1) Mission, 35; 2) San Benito, 100; and 3) Edcouch-Elsa, 112. on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at her home in Mission. Ezequel De Leon ALTON – Ezequel De Leon, 77, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, at McAllen Medical Center. Maria Antonia Flores MISSION – Maria Antonia Flores, 85, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at Barcelona Assisted Living in McAllen. Juan Angel Garcia MISSION – Juan Angel Garcia, 59, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. Maria del Refugio Guzman MISSION – Maria del Refugio Guzman, 59, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, at McAllen Medical Center. Deray King Long MISSION – Deray King
Long, 72, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at his home in Mission.
Jose S. Rios MISSION – Jose S. Rios, 80, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at his home in Mission Rehabilitation Center. Miguel Sauceda Jr. MISSION – Miguel Sauceda Jr., 64, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, at Mission Nursing and Oziel Tijerina PALMVIEW – Oziel Tijerina, 57, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Eduardo Villarreal MISSION – Eduardo Villarreal, 16, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen.
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October 20-23 • South Texas College (STC) Theatre presents “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” at the STC Cooper Center Black Box Studio, 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. Set in the Wild West, 1890, a young scholar from New York City travels west in search of a new life and arrives beaten and half dead on the dusty streets of Two Trees. Rescued from the plains, the town soon becomes his home. Is it enough to save him from the vicious outlaw who wants him dead? He must make the choice – to run or to stand for what he believes – and become the man who shot Liberty Valance. For more information, call 956-872-2639 or email jrodriguez@southtexascollege. edu or agarza_5463@southtexascollege.edu. October 21-23 • The 24th Annual Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center Conjunto Festival, at 225 E. Stenger, San Benito, features accordion-driven sounds from top bands in the area and beyond. For vendor/booth information, contact Yolanda Lopez at 956-571-3325. For other information, contact Rogelio T. Nunez at 956-367-0335. October 24 • A tribute to Vietnam War veterans begins at 6 p.m.at the San Benito Veterans Academy on North Williams Road. All Vietnam veterans and their families are encouraged to attend. The public is invited. Speakers, refreshments and a token of appreciation are included. Call 956-361-3804 Ext. 301 for more information. October 27 • The Easter Seals 64th Annual Dinner will be held at Embassy Suites by Hilton near the McAllen Convention Center and features a 6 p.m. reception followed by the dinner at 7 p.m. with an Ostrich Egg Auction. For more information and reservations, contact Rebekah Harrison at 956-631-9171 or via email at rharrison@easterseals-rgv.com. October 29 • It is Dia de los Muertos: Authors’ Night at The Writers’ Forum at 6:30 p.m.at the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center, 225 E. Stenger in San Bentio. Hosted by Julieta and Arturo Saldana, writers are encouraged to share and develop writing skills with other writers. For more information, call 956-3503905. October 29-30 • Join the staff at the International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 Nolana in McAllen, as two cultures merge during the Halloween Bash and Day of the Dead Festival. The Halloween Bash is Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Day of the Dead Festival is Oct. 30 from 1 to 5 p.m. Explore the history of both holidays and explore their rich cultural heritage through exciting demonstrations, lectures, and family friendly activities. Call 956-682-0123 for more information. October 30 • The Mission Lions Club is serving up their annual fall barbecue of top sirloin with all the trimmings. Plates are $8 each and can be picked up at Hidalgo County Veterans Pavilion, S. Inspiration Road in Mission. It is carryout only from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is one of the club’s major fundraisers for the year. To get tickets, call Jim Brunson at 956-534-1100 or contact any Lions Club member. For more information on how Lions Clubs serve those in need in over 200 countries, go to lionsclubs.org. (To see the complete Coming Attractions calendar, go to ptrgv.com)
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By Kathy Olivarez he Mission Police Department will soon be adding eight new police officers, purchasing 34 new bulletproof vests, and increasing city patrols throughout the city, thanks largely to grants totaling over $1.2 million. At the Monday, Oct. 10 Mission City Council meeting, the council approved acceptance of the FY 2016 COPS Hiring Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice that will fund 75 percent of the eight new officers’ salaries at a value of $1 million over the three-year grant period. The city would be responsible for a 25 percent match that would amount to $358,069. Those funds will come from the federal drug
forfeiture funds the police department receives. The city is required to maintain the positions for one additional year at 100 percent expense to the city. The city council also granted authorization to accept the FY 2016 Bulletproof Vest Partnership from the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance. The $13,633 grant requires matching funds of $13,633 for a total of $27,266. Mission Police Chief Robert Dominguez said the matching funds would come from the Police Federal Sharing Account. It will allow purchase of 34 new bulletproof vests for Mission police officers. The Police Department was also awarded a $205,000 FY 2017 Local Border Se-
curity Program grant from the Office of the Governors’ Homeland Security Grant Division. The money will provide overtime funds to Mission police officers for the purpose of increasing police patrols throughout the city and assisting with criminal investigations. The Police Department was also granted authorization to enter into a maintenance agreement with Tyler Technologies for maintenance of the police departments’ electronic ticket writers, ticket printers and traffic accident eCrash module was approved. The cost of the agreement was $12,294. These devices are used on a daily basis by Mission patrol officers to issue electronic traffic citations and to write traffic accident reports that are electronically sent to the Texas Department of Transportation in Austin. Sale of 10 used police vehicles via GovDeals online auction was approved. These cars have exceeded their years of service and are being declared surplus. The vehicles going to auction include a 2005, white Ford Crown Victoria; two each 2009, white Crown Victorias; 2008, gray Dodge Charger; 2002, white Chevy Trailblazer; 2002, orange Jeep Liberty; 2007 white, Ford Crown Victoria; 2003, tan Chevy Silverado; 2004, gray Jeep Liberty; and a 2000, tan Jeep Cherokee. Most of these vehicles have over 150,000 miles on them. A contact with Mary Ann Peralez a sole source vendor for technical supervisor for alcohol breath test services was approved in the amount of $11,000 at Dominguez’s request. At the end of Chief Dominguez’s presentation Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas commended him on the number of grants he has been able to bring into the city to enhance police operations.
City council approved extending the current contract with First Vehicle Services for the second and final one-year renewal option of the contract, which was initially signed in 2012 as a three-year contract with two one-year options to extend. City records put the estimated cost at $841,344 for the contract term of Nov. 1, 2016 through Oct. 31, 2017. A letter from the vendor states they are not increasing the non-target/contract labor rate of $49 per hour, nor the non-target/contract parts and services mark-up of FVS cost plus 10 percent. The contract provides fleet repair, maintenance and preventive service for the city’s fleet of about 445 units (as of 2012). A city proclamation named October 16 as “National Cat Day.” Yvonne Perez told the council there are approximately 70 million feral cats in the country that need to be spayed or neutered. These are stray cats, usually alley cats or cats dumped in the country, that do not make good pets. They run wild and add to the cat population, creating havoc in some areas. She said there is a need to control them. She urged residents to collect these cats and have them fixed to control the cat population in the Valley. Following executive session the council voted to consider a mediated settlement with J.W. Arnold et. al. Legal consultation regarding a Cross-Border Economic Development Service agreement was approved. The city was told to deliberate damages at 2210 Marble in Mission. Deliberation will also be done regarding the Eco-Site, Inc. ground lease on land adjacent to Astroland Park. And a deed correction on a 2.65-acre tract of land adjacent to Lot 262, John H. Shary subdivision was approved.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4410 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A REZONING OF 1.0 ACRE OUT OF NORTH 10 ACRES, OF THE SOUTH 16.97 ACRES OF LOT 172, JOHN H. SHARY SUBDIVISION, FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) READ, CONSIDERED AND PASSED, THIS THE 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016. Norberto Salinas, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO. 4414 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING OF TORTILLA CHIPS IN A C-4 ZONE 715 N. GLASSCOCK RD., STE. 12 LOT 12, 83 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PLAZA SUBDIVISION READ, CONSIDERED AND PASSED, THIS THE 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2016. Norberto Salinas, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
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The Mission City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on October 24, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: A 0.34 acre tract of land, more or less, out of Lot 19-1, West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision, from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to C-3 (General Business); and Rezoning: A 0.39 acre tract of land, more or less, out of Lot 19-1, West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision, from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to C-3 (General Business) 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
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The Mission City Council will hold the first of two public hearings on whether or not to annex the property described below on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. at the Mission City Hall’s Council Chambers, 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas: Being A 1,418 Acre, more or less, tract of land out of Porcion 53, Porcion 54, Porcion 55 and Banco No. 46, Hidalgo County, Texas, bound to the North by Hidalgo County Water and Improvement District No. 7 and No. 14 main canal, to the East and West by existing City of Mission city limit lines, and bound to the South by the Rio Grande River, said 1,418 acre tract of land being out of Lot 9-1, Lot 9-2, Lot 9-3, Lot 9-4, Lot 9-5, Lot 10-1, Lot 10-2, Lot 10-3, Lot 11-1, Lot 11-2, Lot 12-1, Lot 12-2, Lot 12-3, Lot 12-4, Lot 12-5, Lot 13-2, Lot 13-3, Lot 13-4, Lot 13-5, Lot 14-2, Lot 14-3, Lot 14-4, Lot 145, Lot 15-2, and Lot 15-3, West Addition to Sharyland Anyone interested is invited to attend. Anna Carrillo, City Secretary PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Alton Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Conference Room located at 509 S. Alton Boulevard to consider the following requests: Si desea información en español, llame al departamento de Planeación de la Ciudad de Alton, (956) 432-0760. VARIANCE REQUESTS:
Cesar Perez, d.b.a. Vive Builders, is requesting a variance to reduce the required front setback from 25 feet to 10 feet for the construction of a carport at 1224 W. Harrison Avenue, legally described as Taurus Estates #16, Lot 9, Alton, Hidalgo County, Texas. Cesar Perez, d.b.a. Vive Builders, is requesting a variance to reduce the required front setback from 25 feet to 10 feet for the construction of a carport at 1302 W. Harrison Avenue, legally described as Taurus Estates #16, Lot 8, Alton, Hidalgo County, Texas. The public is invited to attend and express support for or opposition to this application. You may also file written support or opposition to by 12:00 noon on November 3, 2016, for the Zoning Board of Adjustments. For questions please call Jeff Underwood, Assistant City Manager at (956) 432-0760.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on October 26, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: Lots 19, 20 & 21, Bryan Point Subdivision Ph. I, from C-1 (Office Building) to C-3 (General Business); Rezoning: A 3.18 acre tract of land out of the North 4.0 acres of Lot 172, John H. Shary Subdivision, from AO-P (Agricultural Open Permanent) to R-1T (Townhouse Residential); Rezoning: A 0.233 acre tract of land out of the North 4.0 acres of Lot 172, John H. Shary Subdivision, from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-1T (Townhouse Residential); Rezoning: A 0.521 acre tract of land out of the North 4.0 acres of Lot 172, John H. Shary Subdivision, from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to C-3 (General Business); Rezoning: A 0.531 acre tract out of Meadow Creek Country Club Phase I-A Subdivision, from PUD (Planned Unit Development – Permanent Open Space District) to PUD (Planned Unit Development – Townhouse Residential); Rezoning: A 0.427 acre tract of land out of Meadow Creek Country Club Phase I-A Subdivision, from PUD (Planned Unit Development – Permanent Open Space District) to PUD (Planned Unit Development – Single Family Residential); Rezoning: A 0.710 acre tract of land out of Meadow Creek Country Club Phase II-A Subdivision, from PUD (Planned Unit Development – Permanent Open Space District) to PUD (Planned Unit Development – Commercial); Rezoning: A 0.850 acre tract of land out of Meadow Creek Country Club Phase 1-A Subdivision, from PUD (Planned Unit Development – Permanent Open Space District) to PUD (Planned Unit Development – Townhouse Residential); Rezoning: A 0.304 acre out of all of Lot C-3, Meadow Creek Country Club Phase I-B Subdivision, from PUD (Planned Unit Development – Common Area) to PUD (Planned Unit Development – Single Family Residential); Rezoning: A 0.577 acre tract of land out of Meadow Creek Country Club Phase I-B Subdivision, from PUD (Planned Unit Development – Permanent Open Space District) to PUD (Planned Unit Development – Single Family Residential); Rezoning: A 0.193 acre tract of land out of Lot C-2, Meadow Creek Country Club Phase 1-B Subdivision, from PUD (Planned Unit Development – Common Area) to PUD (Planned Unit Development – Single Family Residential); Rezoning: A 0.138 acre tract of land out of Lot 15-2, West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision, from PUD (Planned Unit Development – Permanent Open Space District) to PUD (Planned Unit Development – Single Family Residential); and Rezoning: A 6.658 acre tract of land out of Lot 16-2, West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision, from PUD (Planned Unit Development – Neighborhood Commercial) to PUD (Planned Unit Development – Multi-Family Residential) 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 RESIDENTES DEL LA CUIDAD DE LA JOYA AVISO DE AUDENCIA PUBLICA PROGRAMA URBANO DEL CONDADO DE HIDALGO Fecha de publicación: 14 de Octubre de 2016 En cumplimiento con el Plan Consolidado para la Planificación y Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG), las ciudad de LA JOYA llevarán a cabo una audiencias públicas para solicitar la opinión de las partes interesadas en las necesidades de la ciudades bajo el Programa Urbano del Condado de Hidalgo, del año fiscal 30 (2017). Los objetivos generales del Plan Consolidado son el fortalecimiento de las asociaciones con jurisdicciones a fin de ampliar y fortalecer las alianzas entre todos los niveles del gobierno y el sector privado, incluidas las organizaciones sin fines de lucro y, a fin de que puedan proporcionar una vivienda digna, para establecer y mantener una vida adecuada en el medio ambiente, y para ampliar las oportunidades económicas para todos los ciudadanos, en particular para las personas con ingresos muy bajos. La audiencia pública para la Ciudad de La Joya se llevará a cabo el Lunes, 17 de Octubre 2016 a las 6:00 P.M. en la siguiente ubicación: Municipalidad de la ciudad de La Joya, 101 Leo Ave., La Joya, Texas 78560. Para obtener más información, por favor venga a nuestra oficina de la ciudad o llame al (956) 581-7002. Los comentarios escritos pueden enviarse a: El Alcalde Jose A. “Fito” Salinas de la Ciudad de La Joya al 101 Leo Avenue, La Joya, Texas 78560. Cada ciudad anticipa una asignación de aproximadamente $251,975.00 basado en la asignación del año pasado. A continuación se muestra una lista parcial de las actividades elegibles. Necesidades de establecimientos públicos Servicios para jóvenes Centros para personas de la tercera edad Servicios de cuidado infantil Centros para jóvenes Instalaciones del vecindario Accesibilida Instalaciones de parques y recreación Necesidades de desarrollo económico Instalaciones de salud Asistencia Técnica Instalaciones para el cuidado de niños Pintura con base de plomo / Reducción Instalaciones de estacionamiento de Riesgos Necesidades de mejoras de infraestructura Aplicación del código Mejoras de drenaje de inundaciones Necesidades de vivienda de emergencia Mejoras de agua Necesidades de vivienda Mejoras de alcantarillado Planificación de la Comunidad Mejoras de calles Necesidades de Servicios Públicos Servicios para personas de tercera edad Servicios para discapacitados Alojamiento para las personas con discapacidad se puede proporcionar a petición. Administración del Programa Diana R. Serna, Director Hidalgo County – Urban County Program 427 E. Duranta Avenue, Suite 107 Alamo, Texas 78516 CITY OF LA JOYA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HIDALGO COUNTY - URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM Publication Date: October 14, 2016 In compliance with the Consolidated Plan for Community Planning & Development (CDBG), the City of La Joya will conduct a public hearing to solicit input from interested parties on the Cities’ needs under the Urban County Program Fiscal Year 30 (2017). The overall goals for the Consolidated Plan are to strengthen partnerships with jurisdiction, to extend and strengthen partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including profit and nonprofit organizations, to enable them to provide decent housing, to establish and maintain a suitable living environment, and to expand economic opportunities for every citizen, particularly for very low income persons. The public hearing for the City of La Joya will be held on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. at the following location: La Joya City Hall, 101 Leo Ave., La Joya, Texas 78560. For more information, please come by our city office or call (956) 581-7002. Written comments can be forwarded to: Mayor Jose A. “Fito” Salinas at City of La Joya – P.O. Box H, La Joya, Texas 78560. Each City anticipates an allocation of approximately $251,975.00 based on last year’s allocations. Listed below is a partial listing of eligible activities. Public Facilities Needs Youth Services Senior Centers Child Care Services Youth Centers Neighborhood Facilities Accessibility Parks and Recreation Facilities Economic Development Needs Health Facilities Technical Assistance Child Care Facilities Lead-Based Paint/Hazard Abatement Parking Facilities Code Enforcement Infrastructure Improvement Needs Emergency Shelter Needs Flood Drain Improvements Water Improvements Housing Needs Sewer Improvements Community Planning Street Improvements Program Administration Public Service Needs Senior Services Handicapped Services Accommodations for individuals with handicaps shall be provided upon request. Diana R. Serna, Director Hidalgo County – Urban County Program 427 E. Duranta Avenue, Suite 107 Alamo, Texas 78516
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sonally speak with leavers and convince them to enroll back in school on that same day. The time urgency is important because after the last Friday in September, leaver students are no longer classified as leavers, but become dropouts. “Everyone in the district is working towards one common goal – which is to bring every leaver back to school,” added Dropout Prevention Coordinator Bertha Perez. Participants began their morning routes Sept. 22 and resumed the following day,
La Joya ISD employees visit homes to get students back on track
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rmed with files, maps and addresses, La Joya ISD employees set out across campus to recruit students who have yet to attend class this school year, or enroll in school. Once a year, groups of educators take to the streets in search of these students, known as “leavers,” in hopes of persuading them to get back on track to finishing their education and receiving their diploma.
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To help with the task, the LJISD Dropout Prevention Department organized the 9th annual “Community Walk” where during Sept. 22 through Sept. 23, district employees went out looking for leavers – students who at one point came to school but then stopped coming. The teams – which consisted of social workers, counselors, police officers and central office personnel, - drove out to homes to per-
Celebrating 66 Years of Marriage Our parents met in 1945 when they both started living in the Mission area in a ranch. They were married on July 24, 1950 by the Justice of the Peace in Mission. In 1972 on their 22nd Anniversary they renewed their vows at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Penn Yann, New York. Their favorite pastime is being outdoors attending to their flower, fruit and vegetable gardens and eating at Taco Ole. Dad also enjoy fishing especially in South Padre Island. Mom has been an active member in the Mission Museum for many years, enjoys shopping and just celebrated her 82nd birthday. Today they are proud owners of M. Serrano Construction, LLC for over 30 years.
working tirelessly throughout the day to seek out students to register. Middle and high schools had representatives waiting to receive the stu-
La Joya ISD Elementary Librarian Earns Literacy Award
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La Joya ISD librarian was recognized by the board of the South Texas Literacy Coalition last week. Maria Gloria Tristan, of Palmira Mendiola Elementary School, was honored with the Literacy Excellence for Librarians Award by the nonprofit organization Thursday, Oct. 6. Tristan was honored during the 8th Annual Historias de la Vida Gala, held at the Art Village Event Center in McAllen. Tristan, who has been a librarian at Palmira Mendiola Elementary School for six years, was recognized
in the school librarian category. The three categories an individual can be recognized in are: school librarian, public librarian and academic librarian. “I am honored and humbled,” Tristan said in a statement. “Librarians at La Joya ISD band together as a team and everything we do is for our students. My everyday goal is for our students to walk away from the library with great memories. I want their experience to be motivational, engaging and fun – everything we do is for th em.” The South Texas Literacy
Coalition is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of literacy skills for all individuals in the Region One area and founded by U.S. Congressman Ruben Hinojosa in 2007. Tristan received this nomination from Alma Salinas, who serves as the district’s library media and textbook director at La Joya ISD. “This is a great opportunity to recognize an outstanding teacher/librarian from our district who demonstrates excellence, passion and dedication in promoting literacy,” Salinas said.
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400 volunteers who work at 25 senior centers. These include nine senior housing projects. There are two kitchen facilities that prepare the meals. A total of five delivery trucks take the hot meals to the 25 senior centers and to homebound participants on a daily basis. In addition they have one mini-van and 11 15-passenger vans for transportation for medical appointments and shopping. The budget for Amigos De Valle for this fiscal year is $8 million, with funding from the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, The US Department of Housing and Urban Development, The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services and local funding through counties and cities. Funds are also raised through membership dues, fund-raising projects, participant contributions, client fees, private businesses and individual contributions. According to Lopez, the
only requirement for the nutrition program is for the participant to be age 60 or older. There is no Medicaid or Medicare requirement, no income limits, and no citizenship status requirement. The program is operated by Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA). It is designed to provide quality meals and nutrition series to vulnerable people so that no senior citizens goes hungry. Lopez said they operate nine housing complexes in the Valley. The largest is Casa de Amigos I in Brownsville. Casa de Amigos 9 is located in Mission with 59 units. The unit in Mission serves 2639 meals per month to seniors 60 or older. Anyone who knows of a senior citizen in Mission who may need the meals on wheels or transportation services provided by Amigos del Valle should go by the office at 1116 N. Conway or call (956) 581-9494.
Amigos del Valle serves the elderly
By Kathy Olivarez lga Lopez of Amigos del Valle spoke to the Mission City Council in their Sept. 26 meeting to inform them of the services offered to Valley residents by Amigos del Valle. Lopez told the council Amigos del Valle has been providing human services to senior citizens in a seven county area including Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy, Starr, Zapata, Duval and Jim Hogg Counties for 41 years. The purpose of these services is to assist the older residents to live as healthy, productive, independent and self-sufficient lives as possible. Amigos del Valle provides home delivered meals to those who may not be able to cook for themselves. They also provide transportation, housing, social services and activities for senior citizens. Amigos del Valle does this through a network that includes 140 employees and
We would like to extend a special thanks to all the family and friends that joined us celebrate. We are truly so blessed to have so many special friends and family in our lives, especially our parents.
The Serrano Family Manuel & Amelia’s Children:
Laura Salinas (Rodolfo †) , Irma S. Esparza † (Jesse), Yolanda S. Marquez (Juan) Manuel Serrano, Jr. (Alicia), Ricardo Serrano (Sylvia), Elvira S. Pulido (Mingo) Hector Serrano (Blanca), Raquel Serrano, Elia Serrano,Enrique Serrano (Ruthie)
dents at their home campuses to and from school. Thus alto get them enrolled. lowing a greater window of The La Joya ISD Police opportunity in retrieving the Officers were also on hand maximum number of stuto help drive those students dents possible.
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