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6 injured in car crash after smuggler flees from Sullivan City police by Dave Hendricks When a police car pulled behind a black Ford Mustang on Sunday, the driver sped away — causing a crash that injured six people in Peñitas. At 4:34 p.m. on Sunday, Sullivan City police Officer Hernan Quintanilla attempted to stop the Mustang on U.S. 83 near Vanderpool Road. The driver refused to pull over. When he accelerated toward La Joya, the police car followed. By the time the police car approached Tom Gill Road in Peñitas, the Mustang had pulled away. Quintanilla prepared to terminate the pursuit, said Sullivan City police Chief Richard Ozuna. “But then he just saw a bunch of clouds of smoke,” Ozuna said. The Mustang struck two cars near the intersection of U.S. 83 and Main Street, injuring six people. Three suffered serious injuries.
Jose Rafael Perez Jr.'s Courtesy of the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
The driver, Jose Rafael Perez Jr., 20, of Mission, jumped from the Mustang and ran away. Officers arrested him moments later. Border Patrol also detained three passengers in the Mustang who weren't legally present in the United States. Perez appeared timid and contrite Monday afternoon, when he appeared before Municipal Judge Alex Cantu
for arraignment. “I’m scared,” Perez said, adding that he’d never been in trouble before. “Well, why would you put yourself in a predicament like that?” Cantu said, reminding Perez that he’d seriously hurt several people. Perez is charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a motor vehicle, a second-degree felony; one count of smuggling of persons-likelihood of serious bodily injury or death, a second-degree felony; evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, a third-degree felony; and evading arrest or detention, a Class A misdemeanor. Conviction on any second-degree felony charge is punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Court records don’t list an attorney for Perez, who remains at the Hidalgo County jail and couldn't be reached for comment.
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Mission fires policewoman Attorney General's Office EF of MCISD gives who sent information to investigating voter fraud opportunities to students 'anonymous' Facebook complaint in and employees page Agua SUD election By Jamie Treviño
By Dave Hendricks
On May 5, when voters went to the polls in Mission, a policewoman contacted the Anonymous RGV page on Facebook. “Hi … I wanna be kept anonymous, but I’ve got some very important information that someone SHOULD look into … from Mission,” wrote police Officer Veronica Cedillo. Cedillo sent the message to Anonymous RGV, a popular Facebook page that shares Rio Grande Valley news and rumors. “Sure,” the Facebook page replied. “You will always remain anonymous.” Cedillo started typing. “Well, I just don’t wanna get in trouble, but just so ya’ll know … the current mayor, Beto Salinas was wasted/drunk and crashed inside the city limits … single vehicle accident at about 3am this morning,” Cedillo wrote. “However, it is unknown if he called the Chief of Police directly & had the Sgt. take care of it. So, he was allowed to call someone to go pick him up & was not charged/arrested for
DWI. He was already picked up, by the time the wrecker arrived at the scene. The officer only did an accident report … which is totally unfair/wrong!!” Anonymous RGV didn’t reply. Someone, though, sent her message to Mission police Chief Robert Dominguez, who fired Cedillo last month for unbecoming conduct and sharing police department information without permission. “Ms. Cedillo’s employment was terminated a mere hours before the former mayor’s term expired and was done only out of revenge,” said her attorney, David Willis, in a statement. “Ms. Cedillo expressed a significant matter of public concern and spoke only as a private citizen. She in no way attempted to speak on behalf of the Mission Police Department, used no departmental equipment, or accessed any departmental documents or databases to express her opinion. Ms. Cedillo accepts that her private Facebook Messenger post violated some of the
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by Dave Hendricks The Texas Attorney General’s Office is investigating a complaint about illegal voting during the Agua Special Utility District election. Eric Sanchez — a Mission businessman who ran against utility board Director Cesar Rodriguez Jr. — filed the complaint in April. Rodriguez’s relatives voted using his address, according to Hidalgo County Elections Department records. Sanchez filed a complaint, accusing them of breaking the law.
Eric Sanchez Age: 33
“It was a shock to all of us,” Sanchez said. Rodriguez won the election, beating Sanchez by just three votes. He didn’t respond to requests for comment. “I’m not going to let it go,” Sanchez said, adding that Rodriguez’s relatives put him over the top. “I was cheated.” The Secretary of State’s Office referred the complaint to the Attorney General’s Office on May 30. “The complainant alleges that six people voted from
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Cesar Rodriguez Jr. Age: 35
The Education Foundation of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District has a goal to enhance and benefit the education and educational opportunities for both students and employees. Recently, the EF held a Spazmatics concert at the Mission Event Center in order to fundraise and prepare for the upcoming school year. Through the non-profit organization, MCISD students and personnel are eligible for grants and scholarships. Started in 2014 by MCISD Board of Trustees members Patricia O’Caña-Olivarez and Dr. Sonia Treviño, the organization tries to assist teachers and offset the extra costs of running a classroom or school and students who aim to further their education. Because the organization is fairly new, the current directors and members of the foundation were approached and selected after an interview with the school board and superintendent. There are several people on the board for the EF including Treasurer Lori Lopez, Di-
rector Candy Martinez and Director Raquel Ramos, who all spoke highly of the non-profit. “Our main focus is to raise money for the students, the teachers and the staff,” Ramos said. “They can apply for scholarships and minigrants to offset the costs that may not be covered in their budget.” The mini-grants cover expenses that are not part of the school’s budget, and teachers and faculty members who want to pursue a continued education or certification can also apply for scholarships. “We also have paraprofessionals in the district who may be lacking those six or 12 hours because life happens and they’re not able to finish school,” Martinez said. “They serve the educational community, and they just need a little bit more to be teachers or certified educators, so we offer them scholarships as well.” Every year the EF has given about $15,000 worth of scholarships to graduating seniors, and $10,000 for teacher scholarships. For grants they distribute between $5,000 and $10,000. The distribution of the
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Brewing Company to open doors 5x5 Brewing Company in Mission will be holding a grand opening ceremony this Saturday. It will be the first veteran owned and operated brewery in the area.
New developments on the City of La Joya’s stance on cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave a grant in dispute. Dave Hendricks has the latest.
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A farewell luncheon honoring former Mission Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas was held at the Mission Event Center. Jamie Treviño has more details about the event, inside.
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The Mission Historical Museum, in conjunction with the City of Mission, presents the fifth annual Family Movie Night on the Lawn. This year’s featured flicks will be held at different locations throughout Mission, offering an entertaining way to finish out the summer fun. Every Thursday evening, running July 19 through Aug. 2, the public is invited out for the family movie event. Admission is free. Festivities
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include crafts, face painting and door prizes, and snacks from food vendors, featuring Spiro papas, funnel cakes, Mexican hotdogs, popcorn and more. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. This year’s series will start with the hilarious “Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature” on Thursday, July 19, with activities beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Hollis Rutledge Park, 3408 N. Inspiration Rd. For July 26, “The Lego Ninja Movie,” begins at 6:30 p.m. at Jaycee Park at N. Los Ebanos Rd. and Barnes Street. The final flick, “Coco,” will be featured on Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. at the new Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Road. All movies begin at dusk. For more information, call the museum at 956-5808646.
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July 21-22 • Registration is open for the SPI Fishing Tournament with final registration and a mixer planned for July 21 at Jim’s Pier on South Padre Island. The tournament begins July 22 at 6 a.m. with weigh-in ending at 2 p.m. There will be guide and non-guided divisions with $200 entry fee per boat for a fourman team. First through third place will be awarded for the heaviest slot red, trout and flounder categories. The heaviest string grand champion is awarded for two trout, two red and one flounder. Entrants may use their winning species for the grand champion award. In the kid’s division, fishing takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. off the dock at Jim’s Pier. Trophies will be awarded at 3 p.m. for the biggest piggy perch and biggest catfish. Contact Johnny Rodriguez at 956-821-4731 for further information. August 4 • J.A.R. Films is seeking and accepting submissions of short films for the Lightning in a J.A.R. Film Festival to be held at the Border Theater in Mission. All genres of film will be accepted, and deadline to enter is Aug. 1. The featured films will have their public debut on Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. For information, contact Joey Olmjeda, festival director, at 956-292-6033. • The Second Annual Resaca City Casino Night will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. at the San Benito Community Building, 210 E. Heywood St. for an evening of casino games, adult beverages, food and more. Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Call 956-361-9111 for ticket information.
Superheroes will be flying into Quinta Mazatlán on July 19 to celebrate the superheroes of the animal world.
Superhero time at Quinta Mazatlán
McALLEN – Come take a photo with a favorite superhero at Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center on Thursday, July 19, at 7 p.m. Bring the family to meet Spiderman, Batman and Hulk while learning about superhero animals in the thorn forest. Visitors can go dressed as their favorite superhero
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or animal and have a picture taken with one of the superhero guests, then get their face painted and take part in the arts and crafts activities. The park admission is $3 per person and includes the program. Quinta Mazatlán is located at 600 Sunset in McAllen. For more information, call 956-681-3370.
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from 1978-81, Link began teaching art in the public schools. She taught art continuously, except for a fouryear stint as the in-house artist for Lack’s Furniture Stores. Currently, she teaches art in the Keller I.S.D. near Fort Worth. Link states that her artwork has been influenced by her work experience. She says that she utilizes the same principles for artistic creation that she teaches her students, producing artwork “that is filled with intrigue, interest, and sometimes a bit of mystery.” Link invites visitors to draw their own conclusions about what the artwork means according to the emotions it evokes within. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. UVAL is a membership-based, nonprofit arts organization. For additional information, classes, events and exhibitions, visit uppervalleyartleague.org or call 956-583-2787.
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By William Renner The public is invited to Speer Memorial Library in Mission on Tuesday, July 24, for a discussion of the novel “Emma,” to take place in the library’s Community Room at 5:30 p.m. in Spanish and at 6:30 p.m. in English. “Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her.” So begins the novel, introducing Emma, who claims to have no aspirations of her own for love or marriage, but takes it upon herself to be a matchmaker for others. Her latest project is 17-year-old Harriet Smith, sweet, kind, and sincere— and completely caught up in Emma’s schemes. Unfortunately, Emma
soon finds herself caught up in the unintended consequences of interfering in the lives of others—consequences that may affect her own chances of finding love. Written by Jane Austen, and first published in 1815, Emma is set in England in the early 1800s, a time when, for most women, marriage was the only path to economic security and social advancement in a very class-conscious society. The novel satirizes this class-consciousness, showing that true love and happiness can prevail. To check out a copy of the book, or for more information, stop by the library or call William Renner or Rose Alvarez at 580-8754 or 5808750, or email reference@ missiontexas.us. The book is also available as an eBook at hidalgocotx.oneclickdigital.com. Speer Memorial Library is located at 12th and Kika De La Garza in Mission.
Mosquito bites can lead to deadly diseases
HOUSTON – As summer heats up, and with the recent deluge of rains in South Texas, area residents should be alert when swatting away the seasonal annoyance, the mosquito. For most people, the bite is just a temporary irritation; but for some, it can be life-changing — even life-threatening. Mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas can spread diseases like Zika and West Nile virus, and some lesser-known ones like dengue fever and murine typhus. The warm climate of Texas makes the state a hotbed for the diseases spread by these insect “vectors.” “Texas is probably the most vulnerable state in the union to these diseases,” said Peter J. Hotez, M.D., head of the National School of Tropical Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Despite disease surveillance by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the June issue of Texas Medicine magazine reports vector-borne illnesses are under-reported. Complicating it is the difficulty in diagnosing some of the diseases, which can look like other illnesses. Zika is a prime example. Zika symptoms often look like the flu – fever, joint pain, and rash – and tests for the disease aren’t always accurate or easy to interpret. To be tested, patients must first feel sick enough to visit their physician, said Dr. Hotez. The physician then
must recognize the symptoms could indicate a tropical disease and arrange appropriate tests, which can be more complex than a simple lab test. “It requires all three stars to align before you can diagnose somebody,” he said. A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in May found the number or people in the United States who experienced insect-borne diseases tripled to 96,000 between 2004 and 2016. In addition, nine new vector diseases were discovered or introduced during that time. Regulatory and commercial roadblocks have sidelined vaccines that could help prevent the diseases. The best short-term defense, say the experts, is better disease surveillance, mosquito control and education. House Bill 3576, passed by the 2017 Texas Legislature, calls for DSHS to track, study, and prevent the spread of Zika and some other communicable diseases. DSHS now tests pregnant women in nine Texas counties along the U.S.-Mexico border where Zika is most likely to spread. DSHS and the local health departments follow up on positive results. Mosquito control is erratic because some Texas communities don’t have the resources to support it. Better physician and public education is needed. Many doctors don’t have a lot of firsthand experience
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July 16-20 – McAllen Creative Incubator, 601 N. Main St., is hosting a Girls Code Camp, An Intro to Computer Programming, in the second floor classroom from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 956-687-2787 for information. July 16-19, 23-26 – Session 4 of the Mission CISD Learn-toSwim program begins at the district’s Aquatic Center located at 1500 Nicholson Ave. on the Mission High School campus. It consists of eight, 45-minute classes for children from 5 to 11 years of age, and they must pass a pre-swim test. Class sizes are limited to eight students to each instructor depending on swim level and age. Fee for is $40 with two morning classes and two afternoon classes. Registration at the Aquatic Center is available Monday through Thursday from 8 to 10 a.m. and 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 956323-5830. July 17 – The Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo County will host a summer mixer, “Women Who Lead,” to take a stand against child abuse. It begins at 5:30 p.m. at University Draft House, 2405 W. University Drive, Edinburg. There will be beverages, food, artwork and drawings. For more information, call 956-287-9754. July 21 – The Edinburg World Birding Center (EWBC) will host a Toddler Play Date for families with children ages 18 months to four years old from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. This month the theme is “Splash Party.” Bring a swimsuit, towel and change of clothes. Toddlers can discover nature through interactive play with puppet shows, story-telling, puzzle time, free play, coloring, crafts and guided walks throughout the grounds. The fee per toddler is $2, with one free guardian. Additional visiting family members must pay regular EWBC admission. Space is limited, so registration is required. The EWBC is located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Road. For more information, or to register, call 956-381-9922. July 28 – Take the kids out and enter the Edinburg World Birding Center’s magic of Fairy Fest to enter the realm of fantasy, myth, and adventure. Build fairy homes, search for elven treasure, visit with woodland sprites, and more. Dress up in enchanted themes for a chance to win prizes in the children’s costume contest. Admission is free, but there is a $5 fee to participate in building a fairy home, which includes materials. Additional materials may be purchased for $2. Supplies are limited. Call 956-381-9922 to reserve a bundle. The EWBC is located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd.
Mission Regional Medical Center is hosting the Third Annual Ride Safe, a bicycle safety awareness day. The free event is scheduled for this Saturday, July 14, from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the Mission Hike & Bike Trails, 414 S. Conway. There will be bicycle helmet fitting, trail safety educa-
tion and maintenance, basic bike geometry fitting, professional bike maintenance tips, nutrition and hydration education, a question and answer sessions by mountain biking experts, helmet giveaways and more. For more information, call 956-323-1138.
Collecting school supply donations
Now through July 31, Security First Credit Union is accepting backpacks – new and gently used, school supplies and monetary donations at all their branch locations. All donations will be distributed to kids in need in the local community. Elementary school items needed, besides the backpacks, include two-pocket folders, No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, pencil cases/ pouches, pencil sharpeners, spiral notebooks, scissors, rulers, glue (bottles and
sticks) plastic school boxes, 16- and 24-pack crayons, one-inch three-ring binders, composition books, large pink erasers, pens, markers, highlighters and more. Stop by any of the SFCU locations to leave a donation. But, note that the Mission branch is closed temporarily due to water damage from the recent storms. Stop by the McAllen branch at 3700 N. 12th St. in the interim. For more details, visit securityfirstcu.com.
(For more Events, go to ptrgv.com.) with vector-borne diseases, said Scott Weaver, PhD, principal investigator for the Western Gulf Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Knowing which ones are common in their area and advising patients about those diseases can help, he said. “Physicians in Corpus Christi know murine typhus in their sleep,” said Jane Siegel, M.D., a Corpus Christi pediatric infectious disease specialist and chair of TMA’s Committee on Infectious Diseases. “People who haven’t seen it a lot have to ask for information about it.” She says physicians need to routinely ask patients about their travel in and out of the country, and consider the potential for seeing vector-borne illnesses in their patients. “When we’re in the height of an outbreak, like Zika in Dallas, we [physicians] tend to ask about it. But then we tend to relax. Somehow it needs to be standardized and incorporated into our practice,” said Dr. Seigel.
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Paxton sends letters to cities that passed bag ban ordinances
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on July 2 notified 11 Texas cities that their ordinances against plastic shopping bags had been knocked down by the Texas Supreme Court. Paxton said he issued letters to the cities of Austin, Sunset Valley, Port Aransas, Laguna Vista, Fort Stockton, Eagle Pass, Corpus Christi, Brownsville, Kermit, Freer and South Padre Island “to ensure awareness of the recent ruling and waste management responsibilities Texas law places on municipalities.” In January, the state Supreme Court heard arguments in the City of Laredo v. Laredo Merchants Association and on June 22 the court struck down the bag ordinance. The city maintained it was not a bag ban but “an incremental implementation plan towards a cleaner city.” However, the Supreme Court upheld an appeals court ruling siding with the merchants association in finding that the state’s Solid Waste Disposal Act preempts the city’s ordinance, and no city ordinance may conflict with a state law. Request for aid granted Gov. Greg Abbott’s federal disaster request for individual assistance for Cameron and Hidalgo counties following recent severe weather and flooding has been granted, the governor’s office announced July 6. Abbott made the request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency on June 26 after visiting Edinburg, where local officials briefed him on the flooding and response and recovery efforts following a storm that hit South Texas June 18-22. The weather event and its aftermath are being referred to as “The Great June 2018 Flood.” The National Weather Service has estimated that the event’s breadth and impact could turn out to be greater than that of Hurricane Dolly in 2008. “I thank the president and his administration for their swift response to aid Texans in the Rio Grande Valley as they continue to recover from these devastating floods. Going forward, the state of Texas will continue to work with local leaders to ensure the needs of those affected by the floods are being met,” Abbott said. Illnesses tied to parasite The Texas Department of State Health Services on July 2 announced some 56 cases of illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora had been identified since the beginning of May. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness
caused by the consumption of food or water contaminated with Cyclospora. The main symptom of the illness is watery diarrhea lasting from a few days to a few months. State and local health agencies are working to determine if there is a common source for the infections. They recommend thorough washing of all fresh produce. Revenue total increases Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on July 3 announced state sales tax revenue totaled $2.77 billion in June, an amount 13.7 percent more than reported for the month of June 2017. Sales tax revenue increased for almost all major economic sectors, Hegar said. “The strong revenue growth was led by collections from the mining and manufacturing sectors. The construction, wholesale and retail trade sectors also saw strong gains,” he added. Also, total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in June 2018 was up 12.4 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Sales tax revenue is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 58 percent of all tax collections. Revenue from other major taxes on motor vehicle sales and rentals, motor fuel and oil and natural gas production also rose in June 2018, Hegar said. More details are available online via the Comptroller’s Monthly State Revenue Watch at comptroller.texas.gov. Inspection totals released The Texas Department of Public Safety announced some 7,980 commercial motor vehicles were inspected in Roadcheck 2018, a national commercial motor vehicle safety effort conducted June 5-7. Commercial vehicle enforcement troopers, specially trained highway patrol troopers, civilian inspectors, compliance review investigators and local partner agencies participated in the effort, in which 1,975 of the 18-wheelers, buses and other commercial vehicles inspected were placed out of service for a variety of safety violations until appropriate repairs could be made. Issues with brakes and defective tires were among the most common infractions that led to out-of-service violations. Drivers also were checked for compliance with state and federal laws, and 301 drivers were placed out of service. Among the violations were failing to have the proper type of driver license for the vehicle being driven and violation of hours-of-service limits. In all, 1,258 citations and 18,178 warnings were issued, the DPS said.
FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE – FEMA representatives will begin inspecting damaged homes, businesses and property
HIDALGO COUNTY –Hidalgo County has been granted a 60 day federal assistance window in order for affected residents to register for federal assistance with FEMA. President Donald J. Trump approved a federal disaster request for Individual Assistance for Cameron and Hidalgo County on Friday, July 6 for the flooding event that occurred on June 19, 20 and 21. September 6 is the last day to apply for disaster assistance. Disaster assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability,
English proficiency or economic status. To file for disaster assistance you must have the following available: • Address with zip code of damaged property • Directions to your property • Condition of your damaged home • Insurance information, if available • Social Security number • Phone number where you can be contacted • Address where you can receive mail When you register, you will receive a FEMA registration number. Write down
your number and save it. You will need the number whenever you contact FEMA for any follow up questions. Once your registration is received, a FEMA representative will call you to schedule a visit. Please note you will be called from a non-local phone number. FEMA does not charge for any service and will present appropriate identification at your door step. For more information on filing claims call the FEMA HOTLINE 1.800.621.3362 or register online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
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PARKS & RECREATION By Brad Bentsen Hello and Welcome back to Week 3 of our journey thru some of Mission’s Park sites as we continue to provide you information of our park venues and encouraging reasons to come on out and gather in some exercise, fresh air and your daily dose
of Vitamin D! A quick recap of the past 2 weeks offering healthy reasons to: Week 1) Find yourself at Hollis Rutledge Park Sr., located at 3404 North Inspiration Road and your need to get at least one hour of daily exercise, while at the same time receiving you daily dose of moderate sunshine
for your Vitamin D intake to increase your immune system, help you get a better night’s sleep as well as help us to maintain a better mood! Week 2) Take a quick spin on your bike or enjoy a leisurely jog or an enjoyable walk on Mission Hike & Bike Trail located at 1414 South Conway. Here you
Children participate in Gus & Goldie Swim Class at Bannworth Pool
MISSION EDUCATION funds is determined by an open application process. “There’s a 30-day window for them to turn in the application [for grants],” Martinez said. “They’re usually at the beginning of the school year, and of course the scholarships are done in February so we can award them by May.” A committee of some of the foundation members has a rubric where they grade applications and determine where the funds raised will go. No applicant names are seen by committee members, only numbers, to keep the grading unbiased. “We try to have a fair system,” Martinez said. “We not only look at what their goal is, they tell us a little bit about themselves and how they service their school and their community. We go over any accolades they have received in their term or cur-
can easily take in more than your daily hour of exercise and filtered sunlight below the canopy of the treed trails well before you realize that an hour is already over with. This back to nature trail is full of hidden treasures for you to explore and enjoy! This brings us now to Week 3 where our children can work on their socialization and competitive skills. Here children will better learn the competitive edge while learning how to work together, share and cooperate, and more importantly learn how to treat other people with respect. If their only interaction is in a structured school setting, chances are they won’t learn all that they need to know to help develop their social and competitive skills. This now brings us to Mission’s Aquatic Facilities: Mayberry Pool, Bannworth Natatorium and the newest member to aquatic facilities; the Splash Pad at Arnulfo “Tatan” Rodriguez Park. While these facilities are open almost year round, it goes with saying that summer brings us all out to enjoy the water in one form or fashion. We are currently in our busiest time of the year with our Gus and Goldie Learn to Swim Summer Program, TAAF (Texas Amateur
Athletic Federation) Swimming, daily practice for AAU and USA Swimming, morning and evening Lap Swimming, Public Swim and can’t forget time for private pool rentals for family gatherings and birthday parties. At the pools thru our various programs, one can easily learn the possibility of making new friends, learning how to share space, patience, time management and of course lessons learned from failing and winning. In this “Life Time Sport” though, we all win because without failing we would never learn how to get back up and strive a little harder for tomorrow’s event. Whether our Gus and Goldie kids ranging from age 3 to 15 are learning how to swim, how to endure, how to strengthen or how to share new swim techniques with their new friends; the skill of socialization is a featured benefit that comes for free! Gus and Goldie shares day time pool hours with the Aquatic TAAF Teams as they prepare for the BIG EVENT of “The Games of Texas” held again this year in College Station at the end of this month. But remember, it’s not all about competition, as many come out for daily lap swimming to stay in shape. Though swim may not be
everyone’s favorite activity, it is medically ranked as one of the best forms of physical activity for staying in shape and toning your body as well as a great form of therapy and exercise. But, a splash in the pool is a most rewarding way of fun for those so fortunate to have that summertime birthday where we can all come out, both young and old alike to either hang out or swim. Come join us at Bannworth Park located at 1822 North Shary Road for your indoor swim or summer party, Mayberry Pool located at 115 South Mayberry Road for your outdoor swim featuring both a diving well and a water slide that proves to be everyone’s favorite which is also available for rental and don’t forget the Splash Pad at Arnulfo “Tatan” Rodriguez Park located at 200 East 1st St where the little ones (swimmers and non-swimmers alike) can enjoy cooling off while splashing around the non-slick surface under the streams of awe-inspiring towers of water while Mom and Dad are enjoying the view under the shaded picnic shelters while BBQing or cutting a piece of birthday cake.
from pg 1 rent position, and they do turn in two letters of recommendation as well.” According to the women, some of the grants that have been applied for have been innovative and even involved students in the writing process. “They’ve gotten the students involved in terms of writing the grants and seeing what the needs and attainable goals are,” Martinez said. “They will see results within the school year, such as the gardens that they wanted, or particular microscopes.” Some of the grants sponsored physical education activities to raise awareness of the importance of being active in the elementary schools, and the swim teams from the three high schools collaborated and were able to get “state of the art training modules on the computers” that helped get the students
in gear for their renovated pool. The Spazmatics concert was able to generate more funds for the foundation, but there are still several events that they host in order to generate more awareness. The EF will be hosting their 4th annual Superintendent’s Golf Tournament in November. Ramos said they want to give back to the Mission community in any way they can. “We’re trying to give back,” Ramos said. “Any type of funding that we receive stays here, it’s local, it’s going back to our students and teachers, to our faculty and staff. It’s giving back to the kids who are going to be products of our school district.” Martinez feels the foundation is necessary, as she has seen how difficult it is for
Spazmatics perform at Education Foundation Fundraiser school budgets to completely cover all costs that go into the learning environment. “There’s so much out there, but there is limited time and money,” Martinez said. “You want the utopia classroom, and in order to get it, you’ve got to spend
beaucoups of money, and not a lot of our teachers have it, and a lot of our districts, their budgets are limited.” The three EF members said that the district does what they can to get additional grants, but the small individual projects students
will always remember often cannot be fully covered, if at all. “Through this foundation, we are able to make their utopia possible,” Martinez said.
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Concern about cooperating with ICE leaves Veteran-Owned Brewery Opens in Mission La Joya grant application in limbo By Dave Hendricks When the La Joya City Commission met Tuesday afternoon, perhaps the most difficult decision of the day had already been made. The meeting agenda didn’t include any mention of Operation Border Star, a state program that pays the La Joya Police Department for border security work. La Joya applied for $108,000 through the program, according to police Chief Adolfo Arriaga. The Governor’s Office awarded the city $55,000. Commissioners must approve a resolution to accept the money. Accepting the money, though, requires La Joya to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “We may not agree with it,” said City Administrator Mike Alaniz. “But we have to comply with it.” Uncertainty about whether or not — and, if so, to what extent — La Joya will cooperate with ICE left the Operation Border Star grant in limbo during the past few weeks. Concerned about U.S. Customs and Border Protection separating migrant
children from their mothers, Mayor Jose A. “Fito” Salinas made a surprise announcement on June 23. “BREAKING NEWS” Salinas posted on the city Facebook page. “EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY The CITY of La JOYA P.D. Jail/ Detention Center will NOT House ICE Detainees.” The announcement caught Alaniz and Arriaga flat-footed. It also caused confusion. La Joya never actually “housed” detainees for ICE. With just two jail cells, the La Joya Police Department doesn’t normally hold inmates for more than a day anyway. “We’ve never detained them to send them to ICE,” Alaniz said. “We’re not a holding facility.” However, the city does comply with immigration detainer requests. La Joya normally releases people held on Class C misdemeanors, including public intoxication, theft and assault, directly from the city jail. Inmates with immigration detainers remain in custody until ICE picks them up. Adopting a policy that prohibits the police department from complying with immigration detainers would
ANONYMOUS minor policies of the Mission Police Department. However, the termination of her employment is absolutely unjust and unreasonable. We are very confident that an independent hearing examiner will overturn the Chief’s decision to terminate her employment and will reinstate her with back pay and benefits.” With the appeal pending, Dominguez declined to comment. Rumors about Mission Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas started on the morning of May 5, just hours before the polls opened. At 3:32 a.m., a silver Ford F-150 struck a utility pole near the intersection of North Glasscock Road and East Dorado Drive, according to the crash report. When police Officer Joshua Jimenez responded, he found Mayor Salinas behind the wheel. Sgt. Graciela Guerrero arrived minutes later. Her dashboard camera recorded Mayor Salinas talking while he waited for the tow truck. Mayor Salinas sounded calm. Neither Jimenez nor Guerrero asked Mayor Salinas to take a field sobriety test. After the mayor left, however, Jimenez noticed a beer can sitting near a pile of garbage bags. “That beer’s pretty cold,” Jimenez said, according to dashboard camera video released by the Mission Police Department. Guerrero apparently didn’t hear him. So Jimenez repeated himself. “That beer’s pretty cold that’s there,” Jimenez said.
from pg 1 “Fresh.” The crash report released by the Mission Police Department doesn’t mention the beer can. Mayor Salinas hadn’t been drinking, said his son, Rick Salinas, a prominent attorney. “And most people, especially in Mission, will tell you that he doesn't drink,” Rick Salinas said. Nevertheless, rumors about the crash rocketed through the Mission Police Department. Officers started talking about the crash on a WhatsApp group chat for members of the Texas Municipal Police Association, according to messages reviewed during the internal investigation. The Mission Police Department summarized the conversation and the messages in Cedillo’s termination paperwork, which the city released under the Texas Public Information Act. “Mayor 1050 this morning at about 320. Single vehicle accident into a pole or tree and it was kept on the down low,” wrote Officer Raul Tanguma, using the police radio code for a crash. “55?” responded Officer Jorge Cabrera, using the police radio code for an intoxicated driver. Tanguma responded: “Probably but nothing was done. Guerrero kept on the DL, 3000 N. Glasscock.” Officer Yvette Martinez forwarded a message from the group chat to Cedillo, who worked the afternoon shift that day. Cedillo also talked with another policeman who be-
VOTER FRAUD the same residence and two people lived at that residence,” according to a copy of the letter, which Sanchez provided to the Progress Times. A fifth person voted after Sanchez filed the complaint, bringing the total to seven. When the Secretary of State’s Office refers a complaint to the Attorney General’s Office for investigation, the person who filed the complaint receives a copy of the referral letter. Texas law, though, makes the letter otherwise confidential. Neither the Attorney General’s Office nor the Secretary of State’s Office would comment on the letter. However, in response to a public information request, the Attorney General’s Office argued that releasing the letter would interfere with a criminal investigation. The letter “pertains to an active criminal investigation being conducted by the OAG’s Criminal Investigations Division,” according to the Attorney General’s Office. Illegal voting is a second-degree felony punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. In Mission, every vote mattered during the utility
break Texas law. That left the announcement ambiguous. Salinas said the announcement means the La Joya Police Department will not hold people after the underlying criminal case is completed. If that change would stop La Joya from complying with immigration detainers remains unclear. Police haven’t been provided any guidance on the announcement and ICE still visits the city jail most days. La Joya canceled a special meeting on June 27, when the City Commission planned to discuss a resolution authorizing Alaniz to accept the Operation Border Star grant. When the City Commission met Tuesday, the agenda didn’t include the Operation Border Star resolution. Alaniz said he plans to meet with Arriaga and City Attorney Michael Pruneda to discuss the matter. Afterward, they’ll take the Operation Border Star resolution back to the City Commission. “I think we can probably get the support from the Council,” Alaniz said.
lieved Mayor Salinas had been intoxicated. Concerned about a cover-up, Cedillo sent the information to the Anonymous RGV Facebook page at 3:51 p.m., according to her termination paperwork. Someone with access to the Facebook page apparently shared the messages, which were forwarded to the police chief. “In the message that you sent, the content brought the Mission Police Department into disrepute and discredited our responding officers that actually investigated the traffic accident,” according to her termination paperwork. Who shared Cedillo’s messages with the police chief remains a mystery. Raul Cruz of Mission — a Republican political operative who publicly supported Mayor Salinas’ re-election campaign — said he runs the Anonymous RGV Facebook page with two other administrators, who he wouldn’t identify. The Progress Times couldn’t independently verify that Cruz runs the Facebook page. Cruz said he couldn’t find any record of Cedillo contacting Anonymous RGV on Facebook and denied sharing any messages from the page. Anonymous RGV didn’t post about the rumor. Faced with two challengers, Mayor Salinas fell just a few votes short on May 5. He lost the runoff election to City Councilman Armando “Doc” O’caña. The city fired Cedillo on June 18 — hours before O’caña took office.
from pg 1 district election. Rodriguez won the 2014 campaign by a single vote, according to Elections Department records. Just 11 people cast ballots that year. When he ran for re-election, Rodriguez faced a serious challenge from Sanchez. Both men live on West 30th Street in Mission. They ran a relatively friendly race until April, when Sanchez discovered that seven people had registered to vote from Rodriguez’s address. Along with Rodriguez and his wife, five relatives listed his 1,900-square-foot home as their residence, according to Elections Department records: Andrez Rodriguez, 29, updated his voter registration on March 28, according to the Elections Department. Public records list a previous address for Andrez Rodriguez in Round Rock. He voted on April 23 at Mission City Hall. Guadalupe V. Trevino, 62, updated his voter registration on March 22, according to the Elections Department. Public records list a previous address for Guadalupe Trevino on Esther Street in Mission, where he received a homestead exemption. He voted on April 23 at Mission City Hall.
Ricardo Trevino, 21, updated his voter registration on March 22, according to the Elections Department. Public records list the same home on Esther Street as a previous address for Ricardo Trevino. He voted on April 23 at Mission City Hall. Cecilia Flores, 59, updated her voter registration on March 28, according to the Elections Department. Public records list a previous address for Cecilia Flores on West “F” Street in Mission. She voted on April 23 at Mission City Hall. Karina Rodriguez, 40, updated her voter registration on March 22, according to the Elections Department. Public records list the same home on West “F” Street as a previous address for Karina Rodriguez. She voted on May 5 at Mission High School. When asked in April whether or not they actually lived with him, Cesar Rodriguez declined to comment. Sanchez said he hopes the investigation will deter voter fraud in western Hidalgo County. “And let the actual people make the decisions,” Sanchez said. “Not the candidates.”
MISSION, TX, June 26, 2018— 5x5 Brewing co. will hold its grand opening celebration in Mission, Saturday, July 14. Centered on the romantic period of artwork which adorned the noses of aircraft during WWII, they will showcase their “Nose Art Series” of beers which include Brunette Bombshell Honey Brown Ale, Spitfire Golden Ale, Hellcat Belle Red Rye Ale and Liberator Cherry Cream Ale. The grand opening will be free to the public and will feature a flyover of vintage WWII aircraft, and live music including Marshall Law, Lauren Corzine, Drew and the Dancehall Dreamers and The Howlers. Food trucks will also be on-hand for attendees to purchase food. Drink cards will be available for purchase to sample beer. 5x5 Brewing Co. will also be hosting an exhibit inside
the brewery of artwork produced by Veteran artists from the Rio Grande studying at STC. “It is great to see another example of veterans supporting veterans.” said Misty Hoffman, the organizer of the exhibition, and a veteran artist herself. “Having a partner in the community who is engaged and willing to provide a space to showcase our work is paramount to our future as artists.” A check presentation will also take place with proceeds from 5x5 Brewing Co.’s “Founders Challenge Coins” going to the Edinburg/McAllen Chapter of Team RWB, an organization that focuses on camaraderie and support of veterans through physical fitness. “One of the base principles that we live by at 5x5 Brewing Co. is selfless service,” says Sean Downey. “Any and every chance we
get, we make sure to give back to both our brothers and sisters in arms as well as the community that supports us every day.” The grand opening will take place from 2:30 pm – 9:00 pm at 801 N. Bryan Rd., Mission, TX 78572. Call 956-445-5421for more information or visit the event site at: https://5x5brewing.com/ events/grand-opening.html Co-founders George Rice, Matthew Mazur and Sean Downey grew up in the great city of Mission and when the opportunity arose to launch this venture, they chose to bring the business back to the city that raised them. 5x5 Brewing Co. is a Veteran-owned and Operated company. Sean Downey and Domingo De La Garza are both Marines, while Alex Gellman and George Rice are Navy and Army veterans respectively, Matthew Mazur is a civilian.
By Jose De Leon III
dalgo County 50 percent of the population remain illiterate compared to 58 percent in the entire Rio Grande Valley. The report also found 19 percent of adult Texans cannot read a newspaper. Rivers said the high rate could stem from a lack of enthusiasm in reading, and the summer reading program finds many ways to make reading fun for kids. Besides the book reports, kids ages from one through 18 can enjoy a variety of activities every day as part of the program. This year’s theme, “ Libraries Rock,” for example, promotes musical education where dance classes happen on Wednesdays and participants are treated to guest speakers who introduce the kids to a style of music, an instrument or a dance. On Thursdays, representatives from Bentsen State Park also visit the library to talk to the kids about the many types of animals that inhabit the park. Thursday evenings also feature yoga for beginners followed by a movie. Fridays are Toddler Time where children as young as three-years-old can enjoy story time, baby yoga and a movie, Rivers said. For the older kids, the library also offers “Teen Night” where teenagers enjoy game nights, arts and crafts and computer games. Rivers said. The Mission Consolidated School District also provides free lunch to these events every day. Among the more popular activities in the program is
the arts and crafts day, held every Tuesday. On the library’s most recent arts and crafts day, a group of 20 kids and their parents had to make a puppet out of pipe cleaners and paper clips to get it to stand on a paper cup and dance with the vibrations made by staples stapled to the cup. “We get our crafts ideas from Pinterest,” Rivers explained. The crafts keep the kids entertained and their parents can participate and help them out. “We’ve been coming here every day,” Nydia Estimbo said as she watched her grandson-Zander Ryan Patterson-play with his paper cup. “Every summer he stays with me and for the last two years we’ve been participating in the summer reading program.” Estimbo said she preferred having Patterson, 6, attend the program instead of staying indoors and playing video games or watching T.V. Patterson has read at least one book per day since the program started last month and besides gaining a much more active mind from reading, Estimbo said Patterson also learns several social skills such as how to interact with others and manners. “And patience,” Patterson interrupted his grandmother to say. To learn more about the summer reading program, go to the Speer Memorial Library website at mission.lib. tx.us or call 956-580-8750.
Speer Memorial Library summer reading program in full swing
Continuing a decades-long tradition, the Speer Memorial Library are holding their annual summer reading program which has registered 225 kids this summer to read more books. That’s according to children’s Librarian Lisa Rivers, who oversees the program. “We have arts and crafts, guest speakers and movie nights as part of the program, but our main goal is to motivate these kids to read throughout the summer,” Rivers said. To motivate the kids who have registered under the program, kids who are registered are required to read at least five books they want and turn in book reports to the librarians. All the kids who complete the five book minimum requirement are then invited to the library’s summer party at Ray Landry Fireman’s Park in Mission where the top readers are automatically drawn to a giveaway of an assortment of prizes, Rivers said. “Most students do their reports on books that are part of the Accelerated Reader (A.R.) program and use those reports as practice for when they take their AR tests as soon as they go back to school,” Rivers said. “It promotes literacy because the more books they read, the more these students turn into enthusiastic readers.” According to a 2016 report from the Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning, in Hi-
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Mission subcommittee to assess municipal court
By Jamie Treviño During executive session at this week’s Mission city council meeting, the mayor, council, city manager and city attorney discussed “the appointment, evaluation, duties and other employment matters” regarding the municipal court judicial appointments of four judges. Presiding Judge Johnathan Wehrmeister, Alternate Judge Horacio Peña, Alternate Judge Mauro Reyna and Alternate Judge Ramon Rosales were the four judges in question. While the council was in closed session for the discussion, they returned and stated they would be conducting further analysis of the municipal court. “It appears that the consensus of the council is to create a subcommittee to assess and evaluate the municipal court, so as to expand services to the community,” City
Attorney Abiel Flores said. Mayor Armando O’caña appointed council members Ruben Plata and Gus Martinez to serve on the subcommittee along with city manager, Martin Garza, Jr. and the city attorney. The council also approved Ordinance #4654 amending Policy 200.08, nepotism, in the personnel policy manual. According to council member Jessica Ortega-Ochoa, this amendment was brought up for review by the council to align the written policy with practices that occurred in the previous administration of Mission. The nepotism policy now allows family members of city council members, the mayor and city manager to serve in non-paid positions on various Mission advisory boards. According to Mayor O’caña and Ortega-Ochoa, this has been going on for years, and council wished to
obituaries
Maria Gasca MISSION – Maria De Jesus “Chuyita” Gasca, 88, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Comfort House in McAllen. Mrs. Gasca was born on April 18, 1930, in Kenedy to Genaro and Epifania (Hernandez) Garcia. She was a long-time Mission resident and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church of Mission. Survivors include her
husband, Pascual Gasca Sr.; children, Pascual Gasca Jr. of Gilroy, Calif., Jose Luis Gasca of Mission, Jose Manuel Gasca of Las Vegas, Nev., and Armando Gasca and Mary Carrizales, both of Mission; siblings, Genoveva Salinas of McAllen and Margarita Hernandez of California; and 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Luis, Francisco and Cayetano Gasca; and sister, Guadalupe De La Fuente. A funeral mass was held on July 11 at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Burial followed at Valley Memorial Gardens in Mission. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Rivera Funeral Home of Mission. Otto Kluck MISSION – Otto “Red” Kluck passed away on July
confirm the policy in writing. “It was determined that the current policy is more restrictive than state law mandates,” Mission Human Resources Director Noemi Munguia said. Mayor O’caña mentioned that he has family members who have served on the board, and Ortega-Ochoa clarified that this amendment would only apply to advisory board positions, which are not paid and not employed with the city. Mayor Pro-Tem Norie Gonzalez Garza was unsure if the personnel policy manual was the correct manual to be amending, and proposed creating a new chapter dedicated specifically to the issue. After going into executive session for legal counsel, the city council, mayor and city manager came to an agreement on how this change will be implemented. Flores spoke about the change made to the
original item on the agenda. “After reviewing the supporting documentation for this item, staff recommended an amendment to subsection A that would have removed the wording ‘appointed to serve’ from that subsection,” Flores said. “However, after consultation with the attorney in executive session, it is the consensus of the council that instead of that amendment, an additional line will be added after subsection A to indicate the following: ‘This section does not apply to the appointment of advisory board members or volunteers as per state law.’” Council member Ruben Plata said that in the future, he would prefer a workshop so the council could discuss personnel policies as a whole before presenting them in council meetings. After that, Ortega-Ochoa spoke about the decision to bring up this amendment in this meeting.
“This policy has been in place with the City of Mission since 2010,” Ortega-Ochoa said. “Currently we have had family members of our current board and past mayor on boards. I posed the question to our city attorney because I wanted to do the right thing, I’m for transparency and accountability.” City council passed a conditional use permit for the sale and on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages at 5x5 Brewing Company, a new business that is scheduled to have a ribbon cutting ceremony tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. The current location of 5x5 is connected to the Mission Center for Education and Economic Development. The company originally held an agreement with the previous administration that stated that the brewing company could only serve a limit of three drinks per person, and only be open to the public
the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. “We have no problem with them consuming beer there every day, with a limit of three drinks,” said Alex Meade, Chief Executive Officer of the Mission Economic Development Corporation. “There is no access from the inside of the CEED building into the brewery, it’s locked, by TABC [Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission] it has to remain locked. The entrance would be from the parking lot to the building. So with that condition, we wouldn’t have an issue.” The new administration allowed 5x5 Brewing Co. to be open every day, as long as they keep the threedrink maximum. The veteran-owned craft brewery will be allowed to open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., but their business hours have not been established.
6, 2018, at his home in Mission. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Kluck of Mission, and children, Kraig Kluck of Edinburg and Shelley Kluck of Corpus Christi. Following cremation, at a later date his ashes will be interred at Rosemound Cemetery in Waco. His family requested memorials be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Child Care Program in McAllen. Homer Scott MISSION – Homer Harrison Scott, 77, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Mr. Scott was born to LaNell Brown Scott and Bill Scott and raised in Mission. He attended Texas Christian University and Pan American. He was stationed in Alaska during his service in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated Irrigation Construction and Idela Construction and partnered with the 5125 Company. He served on the board of First National Bank of Edinburg and the Board of Re-
gents of Pan American University, and he was a regular supporter of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show by purchasing championship animals. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carrie Scott Eby; and wife, Sandra Sprayberry Scott. Survivors include his children, Janet McRae, Steve Scott and Shea Maupin; and four grandchildren and one great grandchild. His remains were cremated.
Gilbert Garcia MISSION – Gilbert Garcia, 56, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at his home in Mission. Miguel Garcia MISSION – Miguel Angel Garcia, 50, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Doctors Hospital in Edinburg. Beatriz Guerra MISSION – Beatriz Guerra, 82, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018, in Joliet, Ill. Francisco Hernandez LA JOYA – Francisco Hernandez, 81, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Osmund Nelson MISSION – Osmund Vernon Nelson, 78, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Comfort House in McAllen. Fortunato Ochoa MISSION – Fortunato Ochoa, 58, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Mission Regional Medical Center Ronald Rhodes MISSION – Ronald H. Rhodes, 77, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at
Mission Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Salvador Rosales MISSION – Salvador Rosales, 23, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Doctors Hospital in Edinburg. Belinda Sanchez MISSION – Belinda Sanchez, 50, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at her home in Mission. Linda Smythe MISSION – Linda Lee Smythe, 71, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018, at Baptist Downtown Hospital in San Antonio. Jeremy Tomlinson MISSION – Jeremy Tomlinson, 40, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Arnoldo Villarreal ALTON – Arnoldo Villarreal, 51, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Maria Wong MISSION – Maria A. Wong, 51, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018, at McAllen Heart Hospital.
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Alma Aguilar MISSION – Alma Aguilar, 31, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Susana Aza MISSION – Susana Tiburcia Carrizalez Aza, 76, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Rene Elizondo MISSION – Rene Elizondo, 72, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018, in Mission.
ChurCh DireCtory
BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH 2820 N. Conway Ave. • 581-1411 CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 2322 N. McColl. - McAllen 682-2092 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 5609 S 29th St. - McAllen 682-4881 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 2Mile & Bryan Rd Mission. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Missonaries • 580-2570 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH 911 N. Main - McAllen 686-4241 CONWAY AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH 2215 N. Conway • 585-2413 EL FARO BIBLE CHURCH 15 miles W. of Mission on Exp. 83 Sullivan City, TX • 585-5617 EL MESIAS UNITED METHODIST 209 E. 6th • 585-2334 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 3 miles N. Shary Rd. • 581-1465 FAITH FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH 1 mile N. Exp. 83 on Tom Gill Rd. 519-6311 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1302 Doherty • 585-1442 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 12th and Miller - Mission 585-7281 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1102 Ash St. • 585-4829 for worship schedule.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1101 Doherty • 585-1665 FREEDOM LIFE CHURCH 2214 W. Griffin Pkwy. • 519-7000 Mission GRACIA DIVINA MINISTRY 11809 N. Shary Rd. • 584-3112 GREAT OAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH 2722 N. Conway • 451-5500 Mission HERITAGE BAPTIST MCALLEN 2549 Lindbergh Ave. McAllen • 451-6358 IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA 1725 W. Griffin Parkway 581-9008 IGLESIA BAUTISTA BETANIA 851 S. Breyfogle Rd. • 585-5688 IGLESIA BAUTISTA CRISTO EL REY 1600 E. Bus. 83 - Mission IGLESIA BAUTISTA COLONIAL 3713 N. La Homa Rd. • 585-5332 IGLESIA BAUTISTA DEL VALLE 217 W. Mile 3 Rd. • 424-1602 Palmhurst IGLESIA DEL PUEBLO 7500 West Expressway 83 581-1900 IGLESIA DEL DIVINO REDENTOR 1020 North Los Ebanos Rd 585-5898
IGLESIA PENTECOSTES NUEVA VIDA A/G 211 W. Mile 3 Road Palmhurst • 956-342-9711 Rev. Candelario Banda
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LA RESPUESTA CHURCH 405 W. 12th Street • 585-0787 MISSION CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1 mi. E. 495 • 585-6683 NEW HOPE AT THE BORDER 905 N. Conway • 369-3603 NORTH MISSION CHURCH OF CHRIST 1410 E. Mile 3 Rd. • 585-0146 Palmhurst NORTH PALMVIEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH 7612 W. 6 Mile Ln. ONLY THRU JESUS 1511 E. Mile 2 Rd. Mission • 918-760-1625 OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS One-half mile South Leo Avenue La Joya • 585-5223 OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH 6634 El Camino Real • Granjeno OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH 2.5 miles S. Conway (FM 1016) Mission OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH 620 Dunlap • 585-2623 OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 923 Matamoros St. • 581-2193 PALM VALLEY CHURCH 1720 E. Griffin Pkwy. 585-3203 PEÑITAS BAPTIST CHURCH 1/3 Mile S. of Exp.83 on FM 1427 583-6236 PRIMERA BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of 6th & Oblate 585-4711
PROMISE LAND CHURCH 2300 E. Palm Circle (Corner of 495) Mission, TX 78572 • 624-9307 RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH 901 S. Shary Rd. (Located in the Holiday Inn Express Conference Room) 451-4838 SAN CRISTOBAL MAGALLANES & COMPANIONS PARISH
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SAN MARTIN DE PORRES 5 mi. N. Conway, 1/2 Mile West Alton • 585-8001 & 585-8002 SPIRIT OF PEACE EV. LUTHERAN CHUCH 3104 Los Milagros Mission • 581-1822 ST. JOHN OF THE FIELDS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1052 Washington Ave. • 585-2325 ST. PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH 1119 Francisco • 585-2701 ST. PETER & ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2310 N. Stewart Rd. 585-5005 SHINING LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH 6 1/8 N. Doffing Rd. (FM 492) 580-4078 TEMPLO BIBLICO 5 Mile/Conway 581-4981or 585-3831 TEMPLO EVANGELICO, M.B. CHURCH La Joya TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 3905 W. 3 Mile Line • 585-3261 VALLEY FELLOWSHIP 1708 E. Griffin Parkway Mission • 424-7200
PRIMERA IGLESIA DEL VALLE APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY 210 N. St. Marie. • 585-8651
KING, GUERRA, DAVIS & GARCIA ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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Mission location of Security first credit Union remains closed
By Jose De Leon III A local business will remain closed until further notice as it recovers from last month’s flood. The Mission branch of the Security First Credit Union-located at 1409 E Griffin Pkwy-has been closed since the June 20 and
June 21 rains in the counties of Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, Starr and Zapata. The rain resulted in massive floods that displaced families from their homes and caused thousands of dollars in property damages to homes, businesses and public spaces. According to a Security First Credit Union call center
agent who would not provide his name, the Mission branch may not open until the end of the month. “It was severely damaged from all the rain,” he said. “The entire place was flooded and it ruined the carpet in every room. The closure is so we can re-carpet the whole place.”
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A financial estimate of the damages and cost to repair the location was not immediately available. Despite the closure, Security First Credit Union urges its Mission customers to use any of its other eight locations all over the Valley, the nearest of which are in McAllen and Edinburg at
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3700 N. 12th Street and 3515 S Jackson Rd., respectively. The Mission branch still has a working ATM and all customers can access their funds through all Stripes Convenience Store ATMs around the Valley. Security First wasn’t the only business affected from the floodwaters. Across the
street from it, the Waterford Gardens Assisted Living Facility was still in the process of removing debris from the floodwaters as of Wednesday morning. “We’re still in the process of assisting all our residents,” Administrator Lucille Cavazos said Wednesday without elaborating.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4648
ORDINANCE NO. 4649
ORDINANCE NO. 4652
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A REZONING A 1.81 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF LOT 28-1, WEST ADDITION TO SHARYLAND SUBDIVISION, AO-I (AGRICULTURAL OPEN INTERIM) TO C-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) READ, CONSIDERED AND PASSED, THIS THE 9th DAY OF JULY, 2018. Dr. Armando O’caña, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A REZONING A .99 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF LOT 28-1, WEST ADDITION TO SHARYLAND SUBDIVISION, AO-I (AGRICULTURAL OPEN INTERIM) TO C-3 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) READ, CONSIDERED AND PASSED, THIS THE 9th DAY OF JULY, 2018. Dr. Armando O’caña, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 3 DRIVE-THRU LANES AND 1-ATM FOR BANKING SERVICES FOR TEXAS NATIONAL BANK, 501 N. SHARY ROAD, LOT 1, HOFLAND SUBDIVISION READ, CONSIDERED AND PASSED, THIS THE 9th DAY OF JULY, 2018. Dr. Armando O’caña, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
ORDINANCE NO. 4650
ORDINANCE NO. 4651
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A REZONING OF A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE NORTHWEST 9.96 ACRES OF LOT 203, JOHN H. SHARY SUBDIVISION FROM C-4 (HEAVY COMMERCIAL) TO R-1T (TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL) READ, CONSIDERED AND PASSED, THIS THE 9th DAY OF JULY, 2018. Dr. Armando O’caña, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE & ON-SITE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES – 5x5 BREWING COMPANY, 801 N. BRYAN ROAD, BEING LOT 1, TAMKIN SUBDIVISION READ, CONSIDERED AND PASSED, THIS THE 9th DAY OF JULY, 2018. Dr. Armando O’caña, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
ORDINANCE NO. 4653
ORDINANCE NO. 4654
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY MOBILE HOME FOR HEALTH CARE OF RESIDENT PARENTS, 909 S. STEWART ROAD, TRACT OUT OF LOT 1, PRAXEDIS GARZA PORCION 58 READ, CONSIDERED AND PASSED, THIS THE 9th DAY OF JULY, 2018. Dr. Armando O’caña, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4610 TO AMEND AND RESTATE THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLICATION CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE READ, CONSIDERED AND PASSED, THIS THE 9th DAY OF JULY, 2018. Dr. Armando O’caña, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Writ of Execution and Order of Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That by virtue of a certain Writ of Execution and Order of Sale in Cause No. C-1150-17-C issued out of the Honorable 139th District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas on the 22nd day of May 2018 and styled Tuscany Village Homeowner’s Association, Inc., Plaintiff(s), whereas on the 8th day of November 2017 recovered a judgment, against AER Construction, LLC, Defendant(s) for the sum of Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty Three Dollar, Twenty Seven Cents ($3,543.27) together with the Sheriff’s fees, under Judgment in favor of Tuscany Village Homeowner’s Association, Inc. and placed in my hand for service on the 5th day of June 2018. I, J.E. “Eddie” Guerra, as Sheriff of Hidalgo County, Texas, did on the 7th day of June 2018, did levy pursuant to the Writ of Execution and Order of Sale on an agreed judgment on certain Real Property, situated in Hidalgo County, Texas, described as follows, to-wit: 1502 ARANSAS STREET, MISSION, TEXAS 78573, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 12, TUSCANY VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, UNIT- 1, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS. And on the first Tuesday in the month of August 2018 the same being the 7th day of said month at the front door steps of the Hidalgo County Clerk Records Management Facility, 317 North Closner, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by virtue of said levy and said Writ of Execution and Order of Sale, I will sell said above real estate at public venue, for cash, to the highest bidder as the property of AER Construction, LLC, and in compliance with the law, I give this notice by publication, in the English Language, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks immediately proceeding said day of sale, in The Progress Times a Newspaper in Hidalgo County, Texas. Witness my hand on this 15th day of June 2018
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Make it happen, we’re located at 1217 N. Conway in Mission, TX. Hours of operation are Mon. - Thurs. 9 - 5 p.m. and Friday 8 - 1pm. If you can’t drop by, mail it! P.O. Box 399, Mission, TX 78573 Submit by email or pay by phone 585-4893.The deadline to get your classified in is Tuesday at 5 p.m. For Sale 1 SMALL COUNTER top refrigerator$50, 1 burgundy heavy duty power lift chair/recliner, 1 brown leather 2 cushion couch and a matching double recliner with console in center, for more
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Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine and Beer Retailer’s Off-Premise Permit by Las Palmas Meat Market Inc. dba Alton Drive Thru, to be located at 2115 E. Main Ave. Suite 6, Alton, Hidalgo County, Texas. Officers of said corporation Las Palmas Meat Market Inc., are Norma De La Rosa as President and Secretary.
PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 23, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: Lots 7, 8, 9, and the East 8’ of Lot 10, Block E, Wright Addition, from (R-2) Duplex-Fourplex Residential to (R-3) 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
PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on July 25, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: Being a 19.61 acre tract of land comprised of the South ½ of Lot 262, John H. Shary Subdivision, from (AO-I) Agricultural Open Interim to (R-1) Single Family Residential Discussion and Action to Amend the Sign Code Ordinance to Increase Maximum size allowed for Ground Pole or Tenant Sign on Expressway corridor and secondary arterial corridors Discussion and Action to Amend Various portions of the Zoning Ordinance If a zoning is amended during the public hearing, it shall be pursuant to the City of Mission’s Amendatory Zone Policy Statement. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
The State of Texas County of Hidalgo
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2018 TAKE NOTICE that the City Council (the City Council) of the City of Mission, Texas (the City), shall tentatively convene at 5:30 p.m. on the 27th day of August, 2018, at its regular meeting place in the City Council Chambers at 1201 E. 8th Street, Mission, Texas 78572 and during such meeting, the City Council will consider the passage of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $12,500,000 to pay for contractual obligations for the following purposes: the purchase of commercial sanitation vehicles and commercial garbage bins; construction, repair, rehabilitation and renovation of municipal buildings; to engage engineers for the purpose of planning and designing public utilities and improvements in the southwestern part of the City; and payment of the costs of issuance of the certificates of obligation. The Certificates of Obligation will be payable from a combination of the City’s ad valorem tax within the limits authorized by law on all taxable property of the City, and a limited pledge of $1,000 from the net revenues from the operation of the City’s water and sewer system. The Certificates of Obligation are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of the Certificates of Obligation Act of 1971, as amended, Local Government Code Section 271.041 through Section 271.063. Dr. Armando Ocana, Mayor City of Mission, Texas
THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do (does)not file a written answer with the clerk who issued to this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation and Petition, a default Judgment may be taken against you.” TO: Casimiro Guerra, DEFENDANT(S) GREETINGS: You are herby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s Original Petition at or before 10:00 o’clock A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of fortytwo (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being the on this the 28th day of June, 2018 before the Honorable Israel Ramon, Jr., 430th District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas at the Courthouse of said county in Edinburg, Texas. Said CITY OF MISSION’S ORIGINAL PETITION, REQUEST FOR PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND REQUESTS FOR DISCLOSURE AND EXHIBITS filed in said court on the on this the 22nd day of January, 2018 in this case numbered C-0253-18-J on the docket of said court and styled CITY OF MISSION VS. CASIMIRO GUERRA Said petition was filed in said court by Attorney JAIME E. TIJERINA, 1201 E. 8th St., Mission, TX 78572. A brief nature of the suit is as follows: PLAINTIFF(S) PRAY FOR TEMPORARY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF RELATED TO A RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 3712 LOPEZ STREET, MISSION, TEXAS, CIVIL PENALTIES COURT COSTS, POST JUDGEMENT INTEREST AND ALL OTHER RELIEF PLAINTIFF MAY BE ENTITLED TO AT LAW. The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due return as the law directs. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court at Edinburg, Texas on the on this the 28th day of June, 2018.
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Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of a certain Order of Sale For Delinquent Taxes issued out of the HONORABLE 275th District Court HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS, on the 17th of May, 2018, for the sum of $22,419.07 with interest thereon at the rate of 14.9% per annum from the 17th of April, 2018 and cost of suit, under a judgment in favor of TEXAS TAX SOLUTION LLC in a certain cause in said court, No. C-4830-16-E and styled Texas Tax Solution LLC vs. Karina De Hoyos, Trustee and Custodian for (1) the Carlos De Hoyos Trust, (2) The Maximo De Hoyos, Jr. Trust, (3) The Francisco De Hoyos Trust, and (4) the Dios Angel De Hoyos Trust and placed in my hands for service on the 2nd day of July, 2018, I, Lazaro Gallardo Jr., as Constable Pct. 3 Hidalgo County, Texas, did on the 2nd of July, 2018, levy on real property in Hidalgo County, Texas, described as follows, to-wit Texan Gardens S 1/2 Lot 15 Blk 12 5.56AC, Hidalgo County, Texas. And levied upon as property of Karina De Hoyos, Trustee and Custodian for (1) the Carlos De Hoyos Trust, (2) The Maximo De Hoyos, Jr. Trust, (3) The Francisco De Hoyos Trust, and (4) the Dios Angel De Hoyos Trust and that on the first Tuesday in August 2018, the same being the 7th day of said month, at the court house door of Hidalgo County, TEXAS in the City of Edinburg, Texas, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (sale starts at 10:00 a.m.) by virtue of said levy and said writ of execution, I will sell said above described real property at public venue for cash, to the highest bidder, as the property of said Karina De Hoyos, Trustee and Custodian for (1) the Carlos De Hoyos Trust, (2) The Maximo De Hoyos, Jr. Trust, (3) The Francisco De Hoyos Trust, and (4) the Dios Angel De Hoyos Trust and in compliance with the law, I give this notice by publication, in the English language, once a week for three consecutive weeks immediately proceeding said day of sale, in The Progress Times a newspaper published in Hidalgo County.
Witness my hand, this 5th day of July, 2018
Lazaro Gallardo, Jr. CONSTABLE PCT.3 Hidalgo County, Texas
THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do (does)not file a written answer with the clerk who issued to this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation and Petition, a default Judgment may be taken against you.” TO: Ray Ramon, DEFENDANT(S) GREETINGS: You are herby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s Original Petition at or before 10:00 o’clock A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of fortytwo (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being the on this the 31st day of May, 2018 before the Honorable Rodolfo “Rudy” Delgado, 93rd District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas at the Courthouse of said county in Edinburg, Texas. Said CITY OF MISSION’S ORIGINAL PETITION, REQUEST FOR PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND REQUESTS FOR DISCLOSURE filed in said court on the on this the 22nd day of January, 2018 in this case numbered C-0250-18-B on the docket of said court and styled CITY OF MISSION VS. RAY RAMON Said petition was filed in said court by Attorney JAIME TIJERINA, 1201 E. 8th ST., Mission, TX 78572. A brief nature of the suit is as follows: PLAINTIFF(S) PRAY FOR DAMAGES IN AN AMOUNT TO BE PROVEN AT TRIAL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ACTUAL DAMAGES, DIRECT AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY FEES AND TAXABLE COURT COSTS. The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due return as the law directs. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court at Edinburg, Texas on the on this the 31st day of May, 2018.
THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do (does)not file a written answer with the clerk who issued to this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation and Petition, a default Judgment may be taken against you.” TO: Pablo Lopez, DEFENDANT(S) GREETINGS: You are herby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s Original Petition at or before 10:00 o’clock A.M. of the Monday next after the expiration of fortytwo (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being the on this the 29th day of June, 2018 before the Honorable Israel Ramon, Jr., 430th District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas at the Courthouse of said county in Edinburg, Texas. Said CITY OF MISSION’S ORIGINAL PETITION, REQUEST FOR PERMANENT INJUNCTION AND REQUESTS FOR DISCLOSURE AND EXHIBITS filed in said court on the on this the 22nd day of January, 2018 in this case numbered C-0239-18-J on the docket of said court and styled CITY OF MISSION VS. PABLO LOPEZ Said petition was filed in said court by Attorney JAIME E. TIJERINA, 1201 E. 8th St., Mission, TX 78572. A brief nature of the suit is as follows: PLAINTIFF(S) PRAY FOR TEMPORARY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF RELATED TO A RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 905 REYNOSA ST., MISSION, TEXAS, CIVIL PENALTIES COURT COSTS, POST JUDGEMENT INTEREST AND ALL OTHER RELIEF PLAINTIFF MAY BE ENTITLED TO AT LAW. The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due return as the law directs. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court at Edinburg, Texas on the on this the 29th day of June, 2018.
SHERIFF’S SALE ORDER OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That by virtue of a certain Order of Sale in Cause No. C-2935-17-I issued out of the Honorable 398th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS on the 28th day of November 2017, whereas Tuscany Village Homeowners Association, Inc. as plaintiffs, recovered a judgment against: Jesus Peña Jr. (defendants) in the amount of Fourty Eight Thousand, One Hundred Fourty One Dollars and Twenty Two Cents ($3,846.85) together with the cost of executing this writ with all costs of suit as of record is manifest, in favor of Tuscany Village Homeowners Association, Inc. and placed in my hands for service on June 18, 2018, I, J.E. “Eddie” Guerra, as Sheriff of Hidalgo County, Texas, did on the 26h day of June 2018, levy on certain Real Estate in Hidalgo County, Texas, described as follows, to-wit: *3716 LINCOLN AVENUE, MISSION, TX 78573-4507, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 56, TUSCANY VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, UNIT-1, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS. And levied upon as the property of Jesus Peña Jr. and that on the first Tuesday in August 2018, the same being the 7th day of said month, at 317 N. Closner County Clerk Records Management facility of Hidalgo County, in the City of Edinburg, Texas, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by virtue of said levy and said Order of Sale, I will sell said above described Real Estate at public venue for cash, to the highest bidder, as the property of said Jesus Peña Jr. in compliance with the law, I give this notice by publication, in the English Language, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks immediately proceeding said day of sale, in The Progress Times a Newspaper in Hidalgo County, Texas. Witness my hand on this 26th day of June 2018
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Thank You Beto! Mission holds luncheon honoring former Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas By Jamie Treviño After serving the City of Mission as mayor for 20 years, Norberto “Beto” Salinas was honored with an appreciation luncheon this week at the Mission Event Center. Salinas was given gifts from the city, such as a plaque, the key to the city, a watch for his time served and a certificate of recognition from Congressman Henry Cuellar, which were presented by the four city council members. Several elected officials and dignitaries were present at the event who had worked closely with Salinas in the past. The Mission Parks and Recreation Folklorico performed as people ate lunch, and the welcome remarks were given by newly elected Mayor Armando O’caña. O’caña and Salinas have been working together at the city for ten years.
“We also worked together when he was the Precinct 3 commissioner and I was the fire chief of Mission,” O’caña said. “He has always been a great person, he has always been a very resourceful person for me, and I am honored to be honoring Mayor Beto Salinas.” O’caña said that after the recent mayoral election, he approached City Manager Martin Garza, Jr. and told him that while they have to abide by the results of the democratic process, that doesn’t mean the city shouldn’t honor Salinas. “In our Mexican culture we always have what we call a ‘despedida’ [farewell],” O’caña said. “And I asked Martin, let’s do a despedida and make it at the Mission Event Center, and that’s why we’re here.” Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, who represents District 20 and has become close with Salinas over the years, was one of the speakers at
the event. He has known Salinas since 1980. “I learned from Beto early on how to organize, how to treat people with respect,” Hinojosa said. “When he became the mayor of Mission, one of the things he wanted to do was see the city grow.” Hinojosa said he understood business and infrastructure, and was good at talking to people. According to Hinojosa, Salinas worked well with governors, congressmen, legislatures, Republicans and Democrats, and has always put the people of the City of Mission first. “As he’s gotten older, he’s gotten a little more grouchy, trust me,” Hinojosa said. “Throughout his career, he may be tough, he may be aggressive, but he’s always speaking for families, and has never forgotten where he came from.” Hinojosa gave Salinas a gavel used by the presiding officer of the Texas Senate in
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order to honor him and commemorate his time as mayor. Jim Brunson, the former publisher of the Progress Times newspaper, also spoke during the luncheon. Brunson reflected on the work that Salinas put into Mission for the last 20 years as mayor, and also his many years as a civil servant. “Mayor Norberto Salinas has been good for Mission, very good,” Brunson said. “He has consistently exhibited with sound understanding that when the city prospers, all of her citizens share in the opportunities and benefits that accompany growth in a well-managed environment.” Salinas has held fifteen positions in civil service since 1967, and served as mayor after being elected in 1998. He was reelected in 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010 and 2014. He spoke about his time in office and how the relationships, the good times and the tough times shaped
who he is today. “I learned a lot,” Salinas said. “I think I got a degree from the citizens of Mission, and I think that degree you can’t earn anywhere else, because it’s a lot of work. It’s called ‘la escuela de la vida’ [the school of life], and that’s what I have learned from the City of Mission.” Salinas also said there was a funny feeling within him when he lost the recent mayoral election, and explained how his life has already changed since the race ended. “At the same time, it feels good, because I have not had to work that much,” Salinas said. “People used to just come around and keep me busy all day long. It was a wonderful 20 years.” Salinas said that his heart was his biggest guide when he ran the city. “I did it on my own,” Sali-
nas said. “I came from McAllen in 1966, and ever since that day, I’ve been working every day of my life.” At the end of his speech, he wished Mayor O’caña the best of luck, and offered his help any time it is needed in the future. At the end of the luncheon, a spiritual mandate was given by Pastor Joseph Ramientos, who blessed former Mayor Salinas and new Mayor O’caña along with all the other pastors present at the event. “Let me tell you, Mayor [Salinas], you did not lose,” Ramientos said. “Nobody did. God is preparing you for a higher calling, a purpose that only you can fulfill.”
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