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MCISD superintendent Excessive rain and drainage issues creates hardship for Mission citizens makes plans for school year By Jamie Treviño

David Ceron, a local author, has recently penned a children’s book in hopes of educating people about healthy living and lowering the risk of diabetes. Jose De Leon III has the latest.

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Food capers in the RGV

A couple of food-related crimes have recently occured in Sullivan City and McAllen. While it seems hard to believe, information about an attempted ice cream heist and tortilla stabbing are inside.

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SPORTS Coyotes vs. Rattlers

GAME WEEK The game of the week is Sharyland Rattlers vs. La Joya Coyotes, two of the Valley’s most storied programs. For the first time in over ten years, the teams will meet on the field. Bryan Ramos brings the details.

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Stagnant water left from the severe rainfall in June berry Rd. in Mission, Texas. Photo by Dee Rendon. help since rain began falling By Jamie Treviño again Sunday evening. ResFollowing the flooding idents all lived along Stewart that occurred in the city June Rd., between Business 83 20, a repeat of heavy rains and Mile 2. Leopoldo Garza spoke this week has many Mission about the flooding on Stewresidents upset and worried about what the city is doing art Rd. “I know when situations to assess drainage and prelike this happen, the city is vent future damages. During the citizens par- spread thin with employticipation of this week’s city ees, police and firefighters,” council meeting, 13 Mis- Leopoldo Garza said. “What sionites took the podium to we want to do in our neightell their stories and ask for borhood is supplement the officers or firemen or city

off of TX-495 and Mayworkers that respond to our area by helping put out the barriers.” Leopoldo Garza said the people in his neighborhood want to help the city in any way they can in order to minimize any damages in result of heavy rainfall. He added they wanted to “be part of the solution.” Several Mission residents blame the drainage issues in city infrastructure for the

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State forces local prison guards to work in Karnes County by Dave Hendricks Faced with a shortage of correctional officers, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requiring officers from Hidalgo County to work in Karnes County — about 200 miles away. More than 20 officers concerned about the mandatory, weeklong rotations in Karnes County met with state Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, and state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., D-Brownsville, on Sept. 6. They were joined by an advocate for the officers: conservative activist Arminda Garza, who’s running for justice of the peace as a Republican. “It’s actually very sad seeing that our officers, our public servants, are being treated this way,” Garza said. The controversy started when Warden Rodger Bowers, who supervises the Manuel A. Segovia Unit and Reynoldo V. Lopez State Jail in Hidalgo County, asked for volunteers to work at the John B. Connally Unit in Karnes County. Employing enough officers to properly staff the Connally Unit, which is located near the city of Kenedy, is a persistent problem for the department. “They can’t recruit people fast enough,” Hinojosa

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said, adding that oilfield jobs come with better pay and working conditions. “Rather than work at a jail that’s not air-conditioned.” About 32 percent of the officer positions at the Connally Unit remain vacant. To support the Connally Unit, the department asked for volunteers. Officers from Beeville, Hondo and San Diego rotated through, but the Connally Unit remained understaffed. The warden made rotations at the Connally Unit mandatory. According to the officers, mandatory rotations started on Sept. 7 and immediately sparked complaints. Officers who met with the state senators said they were concerned about coworkers who couldn’t spend a week away from home. “One female officer who has breast cancer (was not present at the meeting) expressed her concerns about not being able to make it to her chemo treatments,” according to a memo prepared by Roxanne De La Garza, the legislative director for Hinojosa. “And she was told that it wasn’t their problem. According to the officers, management also dismissed concerns about a father who couldn’t leave his daughters

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Although she did not attend any schools in the Mission CISD, Dr. Carolina Perez says that the root of her educational upbringing at home came from the school district she has recently been named superintendent of. Dr. Perez said her parents instilled a love and importance of education in her and her four sisters from a very young age. She recalled that her father, who attended the Mission Consolidated Independent School District, would teach the songs and nursery rhymes one of his teachers taught him to his children. “Part of the curriculum at the time was that the teacher had a piano,” Perez said. “That’s how she would teach them, so we grew up learning all of those songs that my dad taught us.” She said that because her father had such fond memories of his education growing up, he passed it on to them. Perez lived in La Joya, but spent a lot of time in Mission because it was the place to shop when she was

MCISD Superintendent Dr. Carolina G. Perez (Photo courtesy of MCISD)

growing up. Her first job was at a grocery store in the city. Making the move to Mission, according to Perez, is like she is coming home. “I have a lot of friends, a lot of family and colleagues here in Mission,” Perez said. “It’s about coming home and making a contribution to the community that has, I feel, really helped in my and my sisters formative years.” Perez officially began as MCISD Superintendent on July 30 this year. Soon after her employment, the district

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The La Joya City Council and City Administration during Tuesday’s city council meeting. Progress Times photo by Jose De Leon III.

La Joya City Council prohibits recording at meeting By Jose De Leon III The La Joya City Council held their first official meeting at their new city hall, and may have violated the Texas Open Meetings Act. At the beginning of Tuesday’s city council meeting, Mayor Jose A. “Fito” Salinas addressed the public in attendance by prohibiting them from recording or taking photos of the meeting. “This is the first official meeting at this new city hall so at this point in time, if anyone would like to keep something of history for your record, I will grant you these two minutes to take

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pictures,” Salinas told the crowd. “After that, I don’t want any pictures taken here.” Salinas then motioned to the five police officers at the meeting, including city Police Chief Adolfo Arriaga, and said that anyone caught taking photos or recording the meeting would be escorted from the building. However, according to the Texas Open Meetings Act, any member of the public in attendance of an open meeting may record the meeting “by means of a recorder, video camera, or other means of aural or visual reproduction.” A governmental body “may not prevent or unrea-

sonably impair a person from exercising [this] right.” According to a spokesperson with the Texas Attorney General’s Office, a governmental body found in violation of this act can have any action that took place during their meeting voided. Ultimately, it is up to the district courts to determine if a violation was made. Actions the city took during the meeting included approving the hiring of two new police officers-Noralee Camacho and Michael Garza-and three budget amendments to the city’s general

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MOSTHistory plans weekend of activities

EDINBURG – The Museum of South Texas History has planned a weekend of activities. Museum guests can learn to talk like a Texan, listen in to a conference that will highlight the history of public and private lands, or celebrate New Spain’s independence from Spain. On Saturday, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m., in partnership with the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum (New York) and the Baker Heritage Museum (Oregon), MOSTHistory presents a Connecting Communities Conference. The goal of the series is to explore ways that the Internet can connect communities across the nation for public discussion. Leading the discussion are Rene Ballesteros from MOSTHistory, Derrick Pratt from Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum and Carly Annable from Baker Heritage Museum. Admission is free to those who enter the museum before noon.

Regular museum admission applies at 12:01 p.m. Finish the weekend by bringing the whole family to the museum on Sunday, Sept. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. and celebrate the beginning of New Spain’s effort to become independent from Spain. MOSTHistory’s ¡Grito!, a celebration of Mexican Independence, will be packed with free crafts, lotería games, a grito contest and dance performances by Grupo Folklórico Juvenil de Palmview, RGV Folklorico Dance Company and Conceptos Entidad Dancística. Regular admission applies: adults, age 18 and up, $7; $5 for seniors age 62 and up, active military and students with ID, 13 and up; children ages 4 to 12, $4; and children ages 3 and under are free. For more information, call 956-383-6911. MOSTHistory is located at 200 N. Closner Blvd.

BROWNSVILLE – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Art is hosting Cross Connections: 2018 International Exhibition of Design and Illustration, a juried exhibit featuring artwork from 10 universities from around the world. The exhibit is on view at the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art through Oct. 24, and will then move to UTRGV, where it will be on display from Nov. 5 to Nov. 20 in Edinburg, at the UTRGV School of Art annex in the main arcade. Curated by the UTRGV School of Art, College of Fine Arts, the exhibition consists of 96 juried works, including 80 print-based works and 16 screen-based works of animation and user-centered design from international students and faculty. The entries display a range of visual communication forms and conceptual contemporary design.

UTRGV Assistant Professor Ping Xu, who was a curator for a previous Cross Connections exhibit, made the decision to bring the exhibition to UTRGV. “I think it will be the perfect opportunity to internationalize UTRGV,” he said. Participating institutions include the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China; Luxun Academy of Fine Arts, Dalian, China; LUCA School of Arts, Ghent, Belgium; Ming Chuan University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; National Design Institute Moscow, Russia; School of The Art Institute of Chicago, United States; Shanghai University, China; Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, México; University of South Alabama, Mobile, Ala.; and University of Texas at Arlington. For more information about Cross Connections, visit utrgv.edu/crossco.

International juried art exhibition travels to South Texas galleries

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All Month • The Mission Historical Museum (MHM) exhibition, “Mexico: Splendors of Thirty Centuries,” will be open to the public through Sept. 29. For more information, or to arrange group visits, call 956-580-8646. September 14 • WWE Live! comes to Bert Ogden Arena, 4900 South I-69 in Edinburg at 7 p.m. featuring WWE superstars Ronda Rousey, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Braun Strowman and more. Tickets can be purchased at bertogdenarena.com and at the H-E-B Park box office. Call 956-562-7362 for information. September 14 • Dr. Brendan Kinsella, piano, will be featured at 7 p.m. presenting a yearlong performance study of J.S. Bach’s seminal keyboard work, The Well-Tempered Clavier (Volume I). Part of the UTRGV Patron of the Arts series, it will be held at the Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg campus. Often referred to as the Old Testament of the keyboard literature, Bach’s magnum opus features styles ranging from Baroque dances to intensely moving cantilenas to jubilant, joyous fugues. Admission is free. For information or special accommodations, call 956-665-3881. September 14-16 • The Broadway hit Les Misérables will be live at McAllen Performing Arts Center. There will be seven performances of the Tony award-winning production, coming direct off a twoand-a-half year run on Broadway. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 16; 8 p.m. on Sept. 14-15; and 2 p.m. on Sept. 15-16. The McAllen Performing Arts Center is at 801 Convention Center Blvd. Tickets range from $68 to $392. For tickets, go to boxofficeticket.center.com, or call 844-753-8364. September 15 • The Cultural Indiana Pow Wow features live cultural performances by the Diamond Creek Crown Dancers and the Sahawe Dancers, with Gourd Dancing and the Pow Wow Dancers, at Veterans Memorial Academy, 2115 N. Oscar Williams Rd., San Benito. The event is sponsored by the Texas Historic Independence Celebration Association and runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with drawings, cakewalks and food and drink vendors featured. For more information, call Ruben Cordova at 956-793-2357. September 21-23 • Fiesta de Palmas from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the McAllen Convention Center. It begins with a Grito celebration, the traditional event that celebrates Mexico’s Independence Day. There is free admission before 5 p.m. and $5 for anyone ages 12 and up after 5 p.m. It is an international cultural celebration featuring the Asian, European, Middle Eastern and Latin American cultural influences with live music and entertainment on different stages, authentic foods, shopping and activities. The Budweiser Texas Bike Fest kicks off on Friday night with a Tacos & Tequila celebration. The next morning, motorcyclists will ride to Progresso, returning for a Poker Run and other activities and culminating with a rock band that night. The cost to participate in the entire package of bike events is $25. For more information, visit texasbikefest.com. September 23 • The UTRGV Patron of the Arts presents Dr. Shoko Kinsella in a piano recital is at 3 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex on the Edinburg campus. Dr. Kinsella features solo piano works by J. S. Bach, Beethoven and Takemitsu. Admission is free. For information or special accommodations, call 956-665-3881. (For more Coming Attractions, go to ptrgv.com)

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La Joya educator to offer free writing workshop

McALLEN – The public is invited to a writing workshop and reading by Daniel García Ordaz, “The Poet Mariachi,” and author of Cenzontle/Mockingbird: Songs of Empowerment on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the McAllen Pubic Library. The free event will help kickoff Hispanic Heritage Month at the library. The fiction workshop, for participants ages 14 and over will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Meeting Room B. A reading will follow at 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and will include a question and answer with and book signing at the conclusion. García Ordaz is a former Valley Morning Star Newspaper reporter who left journalism in 2006 after having over 400 articles published and distributed worldwide. He then commenced a career as a high school English teacher and is currently teaching at La Joya Early College High School. García was recently invited to present at the Texas Book Festival in Austin to be held Oct. 27 and 28. He is also a founder of the Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival. García, a Mission High School graduate and 12-year U.S. Navy veteran, said that “demographics have changed so that even though most young people in Texas are Hispanic, most of the published stories students read often do not include Hispanic characters.” “Hispanics, Latinos, Chicanos--we’ve come a long way, but even in 2018, our characters in movies are often depicted in stereotypical roles,” García said. “Even though I’m primarily a poet, I’m also a playwright and former journalist, so I’m a storyteller.” García, who has a master’s degree in creative writing from the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley,

Daniel García Ordaz

said he’s leading the fiction workshop to encourage youth and adult participants about the imperative of telling their own stories. “If we don’t tell our own stories, someone else will— and they’ll do it poorly or incompletely,” he said. ”We need to speak for ourselves. Cultural appropriation is ever-so-real in the publishing industry. There’s a huge market for stories that include Hispanic characters, but we’re not telling our own stories, so other people are— and, often—in very inauthentic ways or, worse, depicting old stereotypes. So, it’s our turn. But we need to step it up.” The workshop will include formulating scenarios and creating characters “to help jump-start story ideas that might become larger pieces that participants can work on,” he said. He stressed that participants should bring paper and pen or pencil and a good attitude and open mind, he stressed. “My goal is that participants to leave with the seed of a story that may’ve already been growing inside them that they can then polish and nurture into a full piece,” García said. The McAllen Public Library is located at 4001 N. 23rd Street. For more information, contact Elizabeth Hollenbeck, reference supervisor, at 956-681-3064.

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SEVERE INCIDENT CALL CENTER During City-wide emergency situations, such as the recent floods, the City of Mission urges all citizens to call the

SEVERE INCIDENT CALL CENTER

956-580-8766 Residents are encouraged to use this Call Center to report nonlife threatening emergencies such as flooding, trees down, power outages, sewer back-ups, etc. During City-wide emergencies, staff will be responsive and available 24/7 to answer the calls and dispatch personnel to the reported locations. The number to call during City-wide emergencies is: 956-580-8766. We will post this number and incident updates on our social media sites throughout the duration of the City-wide emergency.

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Ruby Red Ventures awards 3 new businesses By Jose De Leon III Three local businesses are getting the boost they need to grow thanks to the Mission Economic Development Corporation. The Mission EDC’s small business development program Ruby Red Ventures distributed a total of $50,000 to three small food-related businesses last month.

“They were the most prepared, and had the most concrete products to offer,” Cristina Garza, Mission EDC’s program director, said of the winners. “They were all advanced enough in their projects where the money would push them to get them to the next step.” The Ruby Red Ventures is a four-month long small business development pro-

gram – in collaboration with UTRGV’s Small Business Development Center – where different small businesses participate and then pitch their products to a panel of judges in two separate cycles throughout the year. The three winners were Mr. Pepe, a manufacturer of gourmet grilling sauces; El Cazos Guisos, a maker of pre-packaged Mexican meals

Local author hoping to promote healthy lifestyle with his new book

Author David Ceron with his book. Courtesy image.

By Jose De Leon III After losing two of his siblings to a deadly disease that affects one in three people in the Rio Grande Valley, a Mission resident is making sure the next generation will be able to live healthier lifestyles and lower the risk of diabetes. David Ceron, 42, is the author of “the Adventures of Exo and Cy,” a children’s book that will be available in an e-book next month. The story follows a young boy, Exo, and his dog Cy as they battle the villains of their hometown of “O.B. City” who are intent on making life unhealthy for residents of the city. “This is the first in a series of five planned books that all interactive in raising health awareness regarding diabetes,” Ceron said. “It’s really targeted toward kids from kinder through 4th grade but the whole family can enjoy it.” The first book has Exo and Cy facing a bully named Chip and his dog, Nacho. Our heroes chase the villains across the city and complete all the obstacles Chip puts in their way, Ceron said. Each obstacle is an exercise that readers can do along with the characters of the book. “So when kids read the book, they’ll have to get up and do these ‘exocyses,’” Ceron said. “That way, it’ll be as if they’ve done a small workout as they read the book that the entire family

can follow along.” The idea for the book came four years ago following the death of Ceron’s sister, Mary, 60, which occurred one year after the death of his brother, Jose, 59. Both of them died from diabetes, which runs in the family according to Ceron. “My mom is diabetic and my five older siblings also have diabetes,” Ceron said adding that one of his sisters has undergone multiple amputations and is legally blind because of diabetes. According to Texas Health and Human Services website, 30 million Americans live with diabetes and 2.8 million people in Texas have been diagnosed with it. The rate of diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley is 20 percent higher than for Texas as a whole, the website states. “I talked to [Jose and Mary] daily and was so close to them. It was hard for the family when they passed away, we’ve seen as a family what diabetes can do to us,” Ceron said of the disease. After finding comfort in prayer following the death of Mary, Ceron said the idea of writing a children’s book series that features several puns and teaches readers about the importance of exercising and maintaining a healthy diet came to him. Thus, “The Adventures of Exo and Cy” was born. “We live in a society where parents are burying their diabetic children like my mom did because we live

an unhealthy lifestyle,” Ceron said. “We live in an area where diabetes, obesity and other health issues are rampant and we suffer from it.” The Diagnosis Last year, after he had finished writing the book, Ceron was diagnosed with diabetes. Even though diabetes runs in the family, the diagnosis shocked him, he said. “I was pretty upset,” Ceron recalled. “I prayed ‘Lord, why did you want me to write this book to spread this message only to now have diabetes?’ I didn’t know how to take that. It was a challenge that sent me to a depression that lasted two weeks.” Ultimately, Ceron overcame his depression at the realization that his diagnosis did not diminish the message he is imparting to readers in “The Adventures of Exo and Cy.” “The diagnosis just made it much more personal,” Ceron reflected. “As a diabetic I could now relate to people struggling with their diagnosis. People always say ‘You have to deal with diabetes’. That’s not true, Diabetes has to deal with me” Ceron now maintains an active lifestyle where he walks daily, plays tennis and has cut off sugary drinks and candy from his diet to combat his diabetes. Ceron says he plans to create a site to sell his book as a digital download next month. He is also partnering with the Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association and South Texas Literacy Coalition to create physical copies of the book that can be printed and distributed across the Valley. Ceron is also planning a sequel titled “The Adventures of Aero and Bix,” in which a girl, Aero, and her cat, Bix, combat candy-themed villains in O.B. City. The plan is to have Exo and Aero team up later in the series to combat the city’s crooked mayor, “Diane Betes.” “People at a young age with diabetes can still turn things around,” Ceron said. “If we can change their mindset when they’re little, they won’t battle it so much when they are older.”

and stews and B. Veggie, a producer of natural fruit and vegetable juices using cold press technology. According to a press release from the Mission EDC, the program has awarded $600,000 to nearly 40 small businesses since the program started six years ago. Mr. Pepe was awarded first place and $25,000. El Cazos Guisos received 2nd place and $15,000 and B. Veggie placed 3rd and won $10,000. “The three businesses are based in Mission or are in the process of moving into the city,” Garza said, noting that this is the first time the three winners were businesses in the food service industry. Mr. Pepe will use the award money to redesign their bottle before it ap-

pears on the shelves of retail stores, Garza said. El Caso Guizos will use the prize money to manufacture more product for their orders and B. Veggie will move into a warehouse in Mission’s industrial park with the prize money, Garza added. “Businesses like Mr. Pepe have made partnerships with local restaurants who are selling and using their products, including local meat markets,” Garza said. “There’s a lot of people who have talked to suppliers so by the time they come to us there’ll be someone who has interest to buy it, that’s a big advantage in opening a small business here, they know there is a market out there for their product.” Alex Meade, Chief Executive Officer of the Mission

EDC, praised the three winners. He also talked about Mission native Pilar Gonzalez, who participated in the Ruby Red Ventures program years ago to pitch her gourmet yogurt dips, which are now sold in H-E-B shelves across the state. “The fact that Pilar has done so well, that’s done a lot to motivate others into bringing the food-related businesses down here,” Meade said. “At the end of the day, we want to create and support businesses that are valuable and not just a person with an idea. Considering that right now, Hispanic consumers are the number one target from all these different companies, we’re ground zero for those ideas.”

The winners of th latest Ruby Red Ventures program. Courtesy Photo.

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Three contractors submit proposals for La Joya garbage contract

By Dave Hendricks The La Joya City Commission may select a new garbage contractor next month. City Administrator Mike Alaniz accepted proposals from three garbage contractors — including Waste Connections of Texas-RGV, which currently serves La Joya — on Monday morning. La Joya solicited proposals after several garbage contractors asked for the opportunity to compete with Waste Connections. “We have had really good service from Waste Connections. There’s no doubt about it,” Mayor Jose A. “Fito” Salinas said on July 10, when La Joya submitted a termination notice to Waste Connections. “But if the city can make more money, we’ll be more than glad to see any contracts.” Garbage is a moneymaker

for La Joya. Waste Connections charges the city a minimum of $7.49 per month for every residential garbage bin and $3.46 per month for residential brush removal, according to the contract, which allows the company to adjust the rate based on fuel prices. La Joya charges residents $14.55 per month for garbage collection and $4.46 per month for brush removal. The difference subsidizes other city services. “It goes straight to general fund,” Alaniz said. Commercial and industrial rates vary depending on the type of waste and size of the container. La Joya doesn’t offer recycling. Negotiating a better garbage contract or switching providers could provide La Joya with additional revenue. “The company that we have at this point in time is

pretty fair and impartial,” Alaniz said. “We’re doing a good job. But we did get more than a few requests from other waste services that they wanted to be given that opportunity.” La Joya sent Waste Connections a cancellation letter on July 10, providing 90 days notice. The city started soliciting proposals in August. Three contractors responded. Mission-based RGV Metro Waste, which serves about 5,000 rural Hidalgo County residents and about 200 businesses, submitted a proposal. The family owned company employs 14 people. “Of course, if we were to get La Joya, we do have people lined up,” said company President Rodolfo Treviño. San Antonio-based ACI Recycling and Disposal, which provides garbage service to Edcouch, also

County to activate its Emergency Operations Center

EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management announced that it will open an Emergency Operations Center from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow. “There is a 70 percent chance of the rain system in the gulf becoming a tropical depression with a possibility of dropping from 5 to 10 inches of rain and creating

isolated incidents of flash flooding in some areas,” said Emergency Management Coordinator Ricardo Saldaña.“The biggest threat to our area will be Thursday evening.” The county is working with our local and state emergency management offices to coordinate any response needed.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT Rio Grande Valley Levee/Border Wall System Construction Projects

CBP is proposing: (1) to design and construct approximately 25 miles of levee wall system in Hidalgo County, Texas; and (2) to design and construct approximately eight (8) miles (with the option of four (4) additional miles) of border wall system in Starr County, Texas. CBP is seeking input on potential impacts to the environment, culture, commerce, and quality of life for the communities located near the sites where the wall system is to be constructed. Comments and information will be accepted until Tuesday, November 6, 2018 by e-mail at commentsenv@cbp.dhs.gov. Please reference “FY18 RGV Border Construction Projects” in any response. For project updates and Spanish-language materials, please visit the following web site: www.cbp.gov/about/environmental-cultural-stewardship/ nepa-documents/docs-review Información adicional de los proyectos, así como materiales en español se encuentran disponibles en el siguiente sitio web: www.cbp.gov/about/environmental-cultural-stewardship/ nepa-documents/docs-review

In addition, precinct offices are continuing to distribute sandbags at the following locations on Thursday, Sept. 13: Pct 1 Sunrise Hill Park Mile 11 N and Mile 1 ½ W. Mercedes, TX - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 1902 Joe Stephens Ave Weslaco, TX 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pct 2 Field Operations Facility 4100 S. Veterans Rd San Juan, TX 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pct 3 2401 N. Moorefield Rd (La Mansion) Mission, TX 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Precinct 3 Drainage Yard Property 2800 W. Mile 7 Road (La Homa Rd and 7 Mile Line) 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pct 4 Operations Office 1124 N. M Road Edinburg, TX 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. We will provide updates as they become available.

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submitted a proposal. The company didn’t respond to a request for comment. La Joya will compare both companies to Waste Connections, which submitted a new proposal and wants to keep the contract. District Manager Roberto Canales couldn’t be reached for comment after the deadline to submit proposals.

It’s not clear why Republic Services, which collects garbage in Sullivan City, Peñitas and Palmview, didn’t submit a proposal. The company, which routes all media inquiries to corporate headquarters, didn’t respond to a request for comment. Alaniz said the city published a public notice, which met the legal requirement for

advertising the request for proposals, but didn’t solicit bids from individual contractors. “The city didn’t call up those entities because we didn’t promote it,” Alaniz said. La Joya plans to review the proposals and make a decision during the next few weeks.

Police arrest Sullivan City Blue Bell Bandit

By Dave Hendricks

Police arrested a Sullivan City man last week after he stole a pint of Blue Bell ice cream. At 8:58 p.m. on Sept. 4, police Officer Ricardo Rosas arrived at the Dollar General in Sullivan City. The assistant manager sprinted past him, chasing a customer. Reynaldo Ramirez Jr., 57, of Sullivan City had swiped a pint of Blue Bell Cookie Two Step — “a creamy vanilla ice cream with hints of brown sugar, combined with chunks of chocolate creme-filled cookies and tasty chocolate chip cookie dough pieces,” according to the company. When he reached the

Reynaldo Ramirez (Courtesy of the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office)

parking lot, Ramirez jumped in a brown Chevrolet Malibu and sped away. “Officer R. Rosas got in his unit and advised dispatch that he was in a vehicle pur-

suit,” according to the criminal complaint. With the police car behind him, Ramirez drove north on El Faro Road and stopped near an empty lot, where he surrendered. The Blue Bell Cookie Two Step, dropped in the dirt and forgotten during the commotion, quickly melted. Ramirez confessed to stealing the ice cream, according to the criminal complaint. He’s charged with evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, a third-degree felony. Court records don’t list an attorney for Ramirez, who remains at the Hidalgo County jail and couldn’t be reached for comment.

Man accused in ‘tortilla stabbing’ pleads guilty, wants probation

By Dave Hendricks A man accused of stabbing a stranger during an argument over tortillas pleaded guilty last week — sorta. Cesareo Guzman Cortez, 41, of McAllen, who is accused of stabbing another man during an argument over tortillas, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Sept. 4. The plea, though, came with a condition: Cortez wants probation. If the judge sentences him to prison, Cortez will withdraw the plea. “It’s a unique scenario,” said attorney Roel Esquivel of Edinburg, who represents Cortez. “It doesn’t happen that often.” Officers arrested Cortez on June 2, when they responded to a stabbing on the 300 block of West Tom Landry Street in Mission. Police found Julio Gutierrez, who had “significant trauma to his face and what appeared to be a stab wound to his right arm,” at the scene, according to Mission

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Municipal Court records. After taking Gutierrez to McAllen Medical Center for treatment, an investigator asked him what happened. Gutierrez said he attended a cookout that afternoon. When the get-together wound down, Gutierrez asked Cortez what they should do with the leftover tortillas. “The victims stated that the defendant then stated to him ‘cometelas perro’ (eat them dog) and made other derogatory comments,”

according to court records. “The victim stated that he then threw the tortillas in the trash and the defendant began confronting him about it due to his wife making the tortillas.” They started fighting. During the scuffle, Cortez grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed Gutierrez in the right arm, according to court records. The documents don’t tell the whole story, said Esquivel, the attorney who represents Cortez. Someone hired Cortez to cook food for employees at a business, Esquivel said. At some point, Gutierrez started antagonizing Cortez about the food. “Pretty bizarre set of facts,” Esquivel said. “The whole issue, from my end, is that the alleged victim is the aggressor.” Asked what happened that afternoon, Gutierrez declined to comment. Officers charged Cortez with a second-degree felony. Municipal Judge Ramon Rosales Jr. set bond at $25,000. And Cortez spent the next three months at the Hidalgo County jail. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement also placed a detainer on Cortez. Regardless of what happens with the criminal case, he faces deportation. “It doesn’t look good from the immigration side,” Esquivel said. Before worrying about the immigration consequences, however, Cortez must address the felony charge. Cortez pleaded guilty, but he wants the judge to consider probation, Esquivel said. If the judge pushes for prison time, Cortez will withdraw the plea and take the case to trial. District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez said prosecutors didn’t approve a plea agreement with Cortez and will not recommend probation. “We’re not in agreement to any recommendation other than time,” Rodriguez said. Before making that decision, state District Judge Juan Partida will review the presentence investigation report. Cortez faces a maximum of 20 years in prison.

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Mission firefighter wage increases to be explored at city workshop By Jamie Treviño After 18 minutes of discussion, the Mission mayor and city council are still unsure about if the supervisory positions in the fire department will receive raises and where the money will potentially be coming from to supplement those raises. At this week’s city council meeting, the item brought up stated they would be discussing and taking action on “proposed supervisory wage increases and EMT training and certifications for the Mission Fire Department.” Council was split on the issue. Mayor Pro-Tem Norie Gonzalez Garza and council members Ruben Plata and Gus Martinez are all in agreement that the FD should get some kind of raise, but Martinez was in

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Mayor Armando O’caña and council member Jessica Ortega-Ochoa were against the item passing as it was proposed by Gonzalez Garza, because they wanted to work with the union and meet in the middle, ensure all firefighters get a raise (rather than just supervisory positions) and find room in the existing funds without operating in a deficit or unbalanced budget. “I’m willing to close the gap, as you all [the Firefighter’s Union] have instructed, with the salaries and benefits, as long as it does not jeopardize our healthy budget,” Ortega-Ochoa said. “I would like to amend the budget after we have a workshop discussing exactly what you all want.” “I’m not opposed for the firemen, I’m opposed because the money [in the pro-

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behind. “Another officer is currently a single parent to his two small daughters,” according to the memo. “His wife was deported and he expressed concerns about not having anyone to look after them. He was told to figure something out.” Contacted by the Progress Times, the department refused to make the warden available for an interview and requested questions in writing. Hinojosa and Lucio asked the department for a written response. “Given the immediate need, the TDCJ is utilizing staff from the Lopez State

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favor of allowing it to come from a budget amendment in Oct. or early Nov. Gonzalez Garza and Plata voted for the item to be passed “not to exceed the amount of $275,000 and to be in effect Nov. 1.” The issue with this was there was no way of knowing where the money for these raises and trainings will come from other than the city’s general fund. Because of this uncertainty, Martinez voted to wait on the issue until a workshop could be held in order to meet with Robert Lopez, President of the Mission Firefighters Union. “We owe it to them, and we should find it [money],” said Martinez. “If we have to do a budget amendment or think about this a couple of months down the road, then I’m okay with that, and I believe the union is as well.”

Jail and the Segovia Unit to work at the prison in Kenedy,” according to a letter from the department. “Employees are assigned to work one of their work cycles per month at the Connally Unit. Ten officers per shift are temporarily assigned to the facility. Consideration is given to those who have personal, medical and family circumstances that arise. Also, these officers working in Kenedy are provided hotel accommodations and a daily per diem.” After writing the letter, Hinojosa met with department Executive Director Bryan Collier in Austin. The department needs to

communicate better with officers, Hinojosa said, adding that he asked Collier to address the situation with the warden and regional managers. Collier assured him the department would accommodate officers with special circumstances and wouldn’t retaliate against anyone who contacted the senators about the situation. “Correctional officer is a very difficult job,” Hinojosa said, adding that they also discussed orientation and training for officers who aren’t familiar with the Connally Unit. “They can’t just throw them in there, to the wolves.”

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posed motion by Gonzalez Garza] is going to be taken from the general fund balance,” O’caña added. “And until we’re fiscally responsible for that part, then I will vote in favor of any and all raises, including the minimum wage.” Martinez also brought up that he did not want the funds to come from the general fund in the event that the city needs that money for drainage issues. “A budget amendment can happen immediately after we close on this year’s budget,” Martinez said. “I think we’re better off just agreeing that we owe them the money and we’ll get them the money as soon as we can.” Ortega-Ochoa and Martinez both stated they wanted the workshop to happen in a timely manner. “I would like a workshop as soon as possible,” said Ortega-Ochoa. “Mr. Lopez will be there to guide us on what the majority of the union wants.” This is following a similar workshop held last Tues., where council discussed the

proposed wage increases and no date has been set for the workshop yet. During the consent agenda a contract renewal for one year with Exclusive Designs for athletic league uniforms for the Boys & Girls Club was pulled by Gonzalez Garza for further deliberation. Gonzalez Garza wanted the city to go out for bids instead of renewing the contract in order to find a more cost-effective company. Gonzalez Garza made a motion to deny the authorization, which was seconded by Plata and voted in favor of by Martinez. Ortega-Ochoa voted against the motion, because she said Exclusive Designs was already the cheapest option and there may not be time to get the new uniforms in before the new year. After the vote had been made, Martinez tried to change his mind so the organization could have uniforms in time for the new year, and said the city could reassess the contract next year. It was too late to change the vote, so the contract was initially denied.

At the end of the meeting, however, City Attorney Abiel Flores did research and found that although it was already voted on, a council member could invoke one of Robert’s Rules of Order and put the item back on the table as long as it was an item discussed in the same meeting. Martinez made a motion to reconsider. Boys & Girls Club Director Juan Arevalo then stated that the new uniforms were needed in 17 days. “You should have been here three months ago, brother,” said Gus Martinez to Arevalo. “17 days? And now you’re bringing up a renewal? You’re trying to push it through? No. You should have been here in June.” “That’s unacceptable,” Gonzalez Garza added. “A notice for all directors: if you have a contract coming up, please be here 90 days before the contract is going to come up. Do not put us in a situation where it’s 17 days before the contract is going to renew and want us to actually discuss it.”

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Patriots and Lobos win district openers By Luciano Guerra

Week Two of Valley high school football was a good one for the seven teams from the Mission, Sharyland and La Joya school districts. That’s because the Big 7 teams went 5-2 on the week. And with one of the games being a head-to-head matchup between two Big 7 teams, it was a given that one of those teams would lose. In other words, 6-1 was the best possible record that the seven teams could post last week, so 5-2 was just one loss worse than the best possible record. And with that one loss being the 5A Sharyland Rattlers’ overtime loss to the 6A powerhouse McAllen Memorial Mustangs, the Big 7 really couldn’t have had a much better week than it did. Of those five wins, the biggest were the Veterans Memorial Patriots’ and the Palmview Lobos’ District 16-5A-1 season-opening wins. That’s right in only Week Two, the Patriots and

the Lobos are already playing district games. That’s because as a result of the University Interscholastic League’s (UIL’s) most recent realignment, the Patriots and the Lobos are now members of the newly formed District 16-5A-1, a ten team district. And as a result, they each have nine district opponents which results in a 10 game schedule made up of one non-district game and nine district games. With three of the Big 7 teams having played their Week Three games last night, the Pioneer Diamondbacks at the Mission Eagles and the Juarez-Lincoln Huskies vs the Edinburg Bobcats, there are only three games featuring Big 7 teams on tonight’s schedule. And with the La Joya Coyotes at Sharyland Rattlers game being our Game of the Week, which is being previewed separately, let’s take a look at the other two Big 7 games being played under the Friday night lights.

Should any of tonight’s games be rescheduled, relocated or cancelled due to inclement weather, we will post updates on our Progress Times and Sharyland Times Facebook pages. Brownsville Veterans Chargers at Mission Veterans Patriots It didn’t take the Mission Veterans Patriots long to shake off their 24-12 Week One loss to the Mission Eagles in the Battle of Conway. That’s because they bounced right back in Week Two with a 41-10 blowout of the PSJA Memorial Wolverines. Patriots’ senior quarterback Landry Gilpin played a major role in that victory. With 303 passing yards, a .684 completion percentage, three touchdown passes and no interceptions, Gilpin’s passer rating was a near perfect 150.8 against the Wolverines. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, Gilpin carried the ball eight times for 139 yards and three additional touchdowns. In to-

Attempting to hurdle a potential tackler, Sharyland halfback Adrian Solis finds himself perched atop a McAllen Memorial defender during the second quarter of the Mustangs 27-21 overtime win over the Rattlers. Progress Times photo by Luciano Guerra.

tal, Gilpin accounted for 442 yards and six touchdowns on the night. Tonight, the Gilpin-led Patriots will be hosting the 2-0 Brownsville Veterans Chargers in a District 16-5A-1 matchup between two of last year’s district champions; the Patriots in 31-5A and the Chargers in 32-5A. The Chargers, who are coming off a 32-12 win over Brownsville Lopez, went two rounds deep into the playoffs last year. They defeated Laredo Nixon by a score of 34-10 in the bi-district round but fell to Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial in the Area round by a score of 55-41. Even though it is early in the season, tonight’s game will almost certainly go a long way towards determining the eventual District 16-5A-1 championship. Whichever team emerges victorious, will not only have a one game lead over the other in the standings, but will also have the advantage if

and when it comes down to any head-to-head tie-breakers. This should be a very competitive game between two teams that are not only brand new district rivals, but are two of the top varsity teams in the Valley. Brownsville Porter Cowboys at Palmview Lobos Like the Patriots, the Palmview Lobos shook off a Week One loss to a sister school and bounced back in Week Two with a District 165A-1 victory; the loss coming at the hands of the La Joya Coyotes by a score of 39-19 and the win being over the Rio Grande City Rattlers by a score of 37-29. Coming off last year’s winless District 30-6A season, the Lobos have certainly gotten their inaugural 16-5A1 season off to a much better start. However, if they are going to continue their winning ways and go 2-0 in district play, it will have to be against the 1-1 Brownsville

Porter Cowboys tonight at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium. After opening their season with a 14-3 non-district win over the Port Isabel Tarpons, the Cowboys lost their district opener to Brownsville Pace by a score of 34-14. Like the Lobos, the Cowboys went winless in district play last season. However, unlike the Lobos, who won two of their non-district games, the Cowboys went 0-10 on the season. So while tonight’s matchup may not have eventual district championship ramifications like the Patriots/ Chargers game does, both teams will be going all-out to chalk up a district win in hopes of remaining in playoff contention as deep into the season as possible. This game represents a very good opportunity for the Lobos to go 2-0 in district play. After posting a 0-6 district record last season that would not only be quite a turnaround, but it could be a sign of good things to come.

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GAME WEEK La Joya, Sharyland set to reignite age-old rivalry

Coyotes and Rattlers clash in meeting of storied programs

have returners on offense, we have returners on defense,” Ramirez said. “It’s just going to come down to who wants it more. We’re expecting to set the tone entering district and to make people realize that we’re just as hungry and as good as other teams they put up there.” While weather could affect the matchup, as of now, kickoff between the Rattlers (1-1) and Coyotes (2-0) is currently scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Richard Thompson Stadium.

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ponents of the season. After pitching a shutout against Roma, the Coyotes are ready to lineup against one of the Valley’s top offenses and show people they shouldn’t be sleeping on La Joya in 2018. The Coyote defense brings back six starters from last year’s group, and senior strong safety Xavier Ramirez knows this matchup will come down to who wants it more. “They have a lot of returners, but just like they

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at the line of scrimmage is key to containing the Coyotes’ rushing attack. “La Joya, they’re going to pound the ball, so we have to stuff them at the line of scrimmage and make them lose yards,” Lopez said. “If they gain three or four yards per play, it’s first down again and again, and we can’t allow that. We have to do our job at the line of scrimmage and be physical.” On the other side of the ball, fans are in for a treat as Sharyland’s high-powered offense, led by dual-threat senior quarterback Edgar Longoria, takes on one of the Valley’s best defenses in the Coyotes. “It’s going to be a fastpaced game with a lot of hard-hitting on both sides,” Longoria said. “Their defense is really fast. It’s going to be a physical game and whoever wins their head-tohead battles is going to come out victorious.” Longoria, one of Sharyland’s eight returning starters on offense, has totaled 348 yards in two games to go with four total touchdowns. Combined with the support at the skill positions and a veteran offensive line, the Rattlers roll out an attack capable of scoring from anywhere on the field. Defensively, La Joya trots out a swarming unit that has shut down its first two op-

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game has been in a groove as last year’s District 30-6A Co-Offensive Player of the Year Eddie Villarreal picked right up where he left off. The junior running back has run for 235 yards and six touchdowns in two games, while first year starting quarterback J.R. Rodriguez has rushed for 137 yards of his own with three total touchdowns. In his first year as the team’s starting quarterback, Rodriguez has found comfort under center for the Coyotes thanks to the big men opening holes up front and the relentless running style of Villarreal. “We’ve been working hard as a unit,” Rodriguez said. “We’ve been working together, accomplishing different goals that we set and moving as a team. I feel comfortable knowing the offensive line has my back, and Eddie’s got me in the backfield, and with our different slot guys. It’s good knowing when they key on Eddie, we have different options to attack them with.” The challenge of stopping a powerful ground game is nothing new to the the Sharyland defense, as they’re fresh off facing Memorial’s Campbell Speights for 48-minutes plus overtime. Senior linebacker Javo Lopez, the Rattlers’ leader in tackles with 25, said winning

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What’s meant to be will always find a way and finally after years apart, the La Joya Coyotes and Sharyland Rattlers, two of the Valley’s most storied programs, are set to clash on the football field for the first time in over 10 years. “We’re talking about the original school (La Joya), just like we’re the original here,” said Sharyland High Head Coach Ron Adame. “In the past when we were both one schools, we had some close, tough ball games. Those kids at La Joya High, if they’re like our kids, their fathers and mothers graduated from La Joya just like our parents. We’re expecting a good classic shootout with two storied programs that have a lot of pride.” For La Joya High Head Coach Reuben Farias, the matchup takes him back to the days of the 70s when his father and former Coyote head coach Ruben Eluterio Farias was leading La Joya into games against Sharyland. “It’s a rivalry that goes back to the early 70s when Sharyland and La Joya were 3A when my dad was a coach,” Farias said. “It’s a physical game. I know they’re great offensively, defensively they’re pretty physical, they’re pretty quick

and well-coached. We just have to play Coyote football; we got to be physical from the beginning.” Entering Week 3 of the football season, the Coyotes and Rattlers have had different experiences in their two non-district games thus far. La Joya has been rolling to start the season as they sit at 2-0 and are outscoring opponents 88-19 in two games. After beating up on their rival Palmview 39-19 to open 2018, the Coyotes put together a dominant performance last week in a 49-0 shutout of Roma at home. As for the Rattlers, they’ve been battle-tested early on. In their first two games, Sharyland squared off against playoff teams from a year ago, and twice, overtime was needed to determine a winner. In Week 1, Sharyland hosted Brownsville Pace and walked away with a 20-17 overtime win with the deciding points coming off an Oscar Valdez field goal. In Week 2, the Rattlers went down to the wire against McAllen Memorial before ultimately falling 27-21 in one overtime. Now, the two teams with high expectations in 2018 are ready for battle Friday night at Richard Thompson Stadium in what is shaping up to be one of this year’s top non-district matchups. The Coyotes ground

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Join us at Speer Memorial Library in Mission on Tuesday, Oct. 2, for a discussion of All the Light We Cannot See, to take place in the library’s Community Room at 5:30 p.m. in Spanish, and at 6:30 p.m. in English. The public is invited. Marie-Laure LeBlanc, blind since the age of six, lives in Paris in the 1930s with her widowed father, a locksmith at the National Museum of Natural History. She learns to find her way around town by touching and memorizing a wooden model of the neighborhood that her father constructed for her. Meanwhile, in Germany,

an orphan boy, Werner Pfennig, grows up in a coal mining town. One day, he finds and repairs a broken radio and develops an interest in electronics. When World War II brings the Nazi occupation of Paris in 1940, Marie-Laure and her father flee to Saint-Malo, on northern coast of France, where her great uncle Etienne lives. From Saint-Malo, Marie-Laure and Etienne, an amateur radio operator, broadcast intelligence to the French Resistance during the war. In Germany, the Nazi government makes use of Werner’s electronics talents, training him at a military school and then sending him

to the armed forces, where he works at tracing illegal radio broadcasts to their sources. When the Allies invade France in 1944, Werner’s unit is sent to Saint-Malo. Written by Anthony Doerr, and first published in 2014, All the Light We Cannot See is a moving novel of human kindness, the bonds of unlikely friendships, and survival in the devastation of war. There will be copies of the book available for check. To sign up, go to the library reference desk or call at 5808754. The title is also available as an eBook at hidalgocotx.oneclickdigital.com. For more information, contact William Renner or Rose Alvarez at 580-8754 or 580-8750 or via email at reference@missiontexas.us. Speer Memorial is located at 12th and Kika De La Garza in Mission.

Midkiff Elementary receives grant

Hurla M. Midkiff Elementary has been named a recipient of a $2000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The school requested the grant in order to build a bilingual and Spanish book collection at their cam-

pus. Dollar General Literacy Foundation was established in 1993 in honor of J.L. Turner, the co-founder of the company. When Turner was in third-grade his father died in an accident. Turner had to

quit school to help with the family farm in order to provide for his family. Due to his lack of literacy, the foundation’s purpose is to help others overcome illiteracy to better their lives and the lives of their families.

LJHS Class of ’84 reunion planned

The La Joya High School (LJHS) Class of 1984 announces its upcoming 35th year reunion planned for October 4 to 6. Organizers are encouraging all LJHS Class of ’84 classmates to participate in the festivities. Reunion planning has been underway and there will be a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 pm at Rick’s Country Grill, 2217 W. Palma Vista Dr. in Palmview. For more information, visit the LJHS Class of ’84 Facebook page or contact any of the reunion planning committee members. Pictured front, left to right, are Mary (Moreno) García, Luis Martínez and Gracie García; back, same order, are Johnny Hernández, Alva (Benavidez) Rodríguez, Lily García, José A. Flores, Sylvia (González) Zapata, Linda (Cerda) Chapa, Edna Farías and Ricky Peña.

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MCALLEN – South Texas College’s 2018 New Innovations, New Opportunities Conference (INNO) will take place Friday, Sept. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Co-hosted by the Instituto Internacional de Estudios Superiores, the conference will focus on preparing the local workforce for jobs of the future. It will be held in the STC Pecan campus, Building U ballroom, 3201 W. Pecan

Blvd. The agenda includes talks from PSJA ISD Superintendent Dr. Daniel King, round-table discussions, and a speaker panel. STC economics professor and INNO emcee Dr. Kevin Peek says the conference is significant in today’s modern world. “The conference focuses on jobs of the future and the skills they require,” said

Peek. “This information is highly significant and will benefit employers considering how to structure their hiring requirements, students who are preparing to enter the labor force, and the general public.” The conference is $20 for the general public and $5 for students. For more information or to register, go to southtexascollege.edu/info/ inno/.

cleanup will be from 9 a.m. to noon. September 15 – The Saturday Safari, “Tortuga Tails,” begins at 1 p.m. at Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 Ringgold, Brownsville. Learn about the seven species of sea turtles in the world and the ones that visit the Texas coast. A tour, arts and crafts, animal encounter and snacks are included. Cost is $15 per child or adult. Pre-registration is required. Call 956-548-9453 to register or for more information or e-mail educ@gpz. org. September 18 – The 13th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon and Auction, the biggest fundraiser of the year benefitting the Food Bank RGV, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Pharr Events Center, 3000 N. Cage. Companies and individuals are invited to donate unique bowls and silent auction items that help promote their products, services or talents. One-of-a-kind ceramic bowls are included with each ticket. Local restaurants provide samples of their food while music, silent auctions and mystery boxes keep the festivities going. For more information, contact Philip Farias by calling 956-9044513 or via email at pfarias@ foodbankrgv.com. September 20 – The Mission Historical Museum’s 12th Annual Awards Banquet will be held from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Mission Event Center, 200 S. Shary Rd. when the 2018 “Wall of Fame” honorees will be honored. The evening includes a cash bar, banquet, silent auction, drawings, music and entertainment. A reserved table for eight guests is $400 for members and $500 for non-members. Individual tickets for open seating are $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers. For tickets and reservations, sponsorships, details or information,contact Linda Castañeda, banquet co-

ordinator at 580-8646 or visit the museum at 900 Doherty. September 20 – The annual Brew at the Zoo will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gladys Porter Zoo (GPZ), 500 Ringgold St. in Brownsville. The Zoo and Brownsville Beer Fest will offer patrons samples of specially selected premium and craft beers paired with food tastings from Rio Grande Valley chefs and restaurants, and games for entertainment, such as Jumbo Jenga and a Beer Pong tournament. This is an age 21 and over event. GPZ members can purchase a Brew at the Zoo ticket for $20 pre-sale or $25 on the day of the event. Nonmembers can purchase a ticket for $25 pre-sale and $30 on the day of. Tickets will be available in the front office or online at gpz.org. For more information, call 956-46-7187. September 22 – The American Cancer Society’s 2018 Rio Grande Valley Cattle Barons Ball, “Life’s a Dance,” will be held at the Boggus Ford Events Center, 3000 N. Cage Blvd. in Pharr. Headlining the entertainment is Sawyer Brown. Guests will enjoy a gourmet Tex-Mex dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, midway gagmes, mechanical bull riding and more. For tickets, go to acshped.ejoinme.org/ MyEvents/2018RioGrandeValleyCattleBaronsBall. For additional information, contact Clara Chapa with the American Cancer Society at 956-682-8329 or email clara. chapa@cancer.org. September 22 – The teeth of an animal say a lot about their diet. Sharp teeth are needed to eat meat while flat teeth are best for grinding plant leaves and stems. Learn the difference between “Herbivores vs. Carnivores” at 1 p.m. at the Saturday Safari at Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 Ringgold, Brownsville. A tour, arts and crafts, animal encounter and snacks are included. Cost is $15 per child or adult. Pre-registration is required. Call 956-548-9453 to register or for more information or e-mail educ@gpz.org. (For more Events, go to ptrgv.com.)

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CALENDAR September 15 – Our Lady of Perpetual Help will host their Caritas Annual Loteria fundraiser in the parish hall at 2209 Kendlewood Ave. in McAllen. Three cards for 20 games is $20. Doors open at 2 p.m. Games run 3 to 5 p.m. All proceeds purchase shoes for children in need. Prizes include patio furniture, designer sunglasses, barbecue pit, luggage, picnic table, electronics, gift cards and more, and will be valued at $100 and over. The event features mariachi music, a grito contest, and a concession will be available. September 15 – Texas A&M Healthy South Texas, with the City of McAllen, will hold the third annual region-wide event, “Healthy Families, Healthy Communities Expo,” for expectant mothers, young families, and senior citizens and their families. It runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event provides education, demonstrations, screenings and community resources for better health habits and choices. There will be an array of door prizes, such as a baby crib, car seat, stroller, bikes, adult mobile walker and quad cane. Everyone through the door will receive free diapers, while supplies last. Area vendors will be present to offer additional resources to expo attendees. September 15 – Locally, the 2018 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup takes place at three sites in the Rio Grande Valley: South Padre Island/Andy Bowie Park, Cameron County, Boca Chica and South Padre Island City Beach Access #3. Cleanup is held rain or shine. Volunteers can sign up online at TexasAdoptABeach.org or show up on-site Saturday morning. Detailed site and contact information can be found on the website when registering online. On-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and

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fund. When Mayor Salinas was reached for a comment regarding the Texas Open Meetings Act, Salinas admitted to being unfamiliar with the law. “I didn’t know that,” Salinas said of the act. “I heard that if we announced no one can record us, then it’s against the law for anyone to record anyone without be-

ing made aware of it. But if that’s the law, I would’ve allowed (the public) to record the meeting.” City Attorney Michael Pruneda was not in attendance at the city council meeting. Texas has a law on wiretapping that says one party to a conversation must consent to recording any meetings or conversations, meaning one party can re-

obituaries Maria Cedillo MISSION – Maria del Socorro Cedillo, 96, passed away on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at her home in Mission. Mrs. Cedillo was born on May 13, 1922, in Doctor Arroyo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Adelaido and Juliana (Arzola) Gloria. Survivors include her children, Dario Cedillo of Edinburg, Rolando Cedillo of McAllen, Dora Martinez of McAllen, Maria Gutierrez of Mission and Julia Cortez of McAllen; and 35 grandchildren, 82 great-grandchildren and 29 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dario Cedillo; her parents; and son, Trinidad Cedillo. A funeral service was held Sept. 11 at Rivera Funeral Home in McAllen. Pastor Jose Luis Salazar officiated. Burial followed at Valley Memorial Gardens in Mission. Serving as pallbearers were Julian Martinez, Carlos Plata, Trinidad Cedillo, Roberto Cedillo, Ricardo Lara and Rolando Cedillo. Gavino Garza MISSION – Gavino “Gabby” Garza, 88, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Mr. Garza was born on July 3, 1930, in Mission, to the late Emilia Reyna Gar-

za and Anastacio Garza. He graduated from Mission High School, married Eliza Garza in 1952 and worked at Barrera’s Supply Co for 58 years before retiring in 2008. He helped to organize the summer Little League baseball programs in Mission and volunteered as a baseball coach for 15 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Mission. Survivors include his children, Sylvia Charles, Elizabeth Garza, Veronica Morrell of La Feria, Gavino Garza, Daniel Garza of Sanger, Calif., and David Garza of Pharr; siblings, Ricardo Garza of Seguin and Maggie Silva; and 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Eliza G. Garza; siblings, Guadalupe Garza, Oscar Garza, Olivia Gonzalez and Sofia Hernandez; granddaughter, Adrianna Garza; and great-grandchildren, Leopoldo Calvillo and David Harden. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Burial follows at Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Anastacio Charles, Leopoldo Garza Jr., James Morrell, Dan Barrera and

cord a conversation between two people. Tuesday’s meeting was the first for the city council at the new city hall, which had it’s groundbreaking nearly two years ago. Located at 701 E. Expressway 83, the 15,200 square feet building will house the city’s police department and administrative offices. Construction for the city grandsons. Consuelo Leal MISSION – Consuelo Leal, 67, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital. Survivors include her daughters, Grizelda Gaona and Mary Lou Brock; sisters, Maria Ruiz and Dora Villalobos; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Juan Guerrero Jr.; parents, Guadalupe and Adela Garces Leal; and brothers, Roberto Leal and Jose Leal.

Enrique Perez ALTON – Enrique T. Perez, 76, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, at Doctors Hospital in Edinburg. Mr. Perez was born on Oct. 8, 1941, in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to Jesus and Guadalupe Ayala Guerra Perez. He was a longtime resident of Alton. Survivors include his wife, Dora Silvia Perez; children, Enrique Perez, Jesus Perez and Julio Perez; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and numerous siblings. A funeral mass was held

hall was unfinished, Salinas said, saying that the meeting was held there because the city had publicized the location of first public hearing on the city’s proposed property tax rate. “I wanted to have a grand opening before the meeting but we still have several items to finalize before the building is ready, “Salinas said, noting that the city is aiming to have the building in use by October.

The unfinished building may have contributed to Salinas’ prohibition. After the meeting, Salinas said he didn’t want photos of the unfinished city hall to be distributed during what he called a “heated” school board election. Mayor Salinas’ daughter, Frances, is running for reelection on the La Joya Independent School district Board of Trustees. The Nov. 6 election has her facing off

against former school board Trustee Esperanza “Espie” Ochoa and teacher Pamela Flores. “I’ll have to check with the [city] attorney but I need to know what the law is and if that’s the law, then I won’t have a problem letting anybody record,” Salinas said of future meetings.

on Sept. 13 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in McAllen. Cremation followed. Arrangements were under the care of Rivera Funeral Home in McAllen. Orlando Priolo MISSION – Orlando Vicente Priolo, 86, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. Mr. Priolo was born in Mendoza, Argentina, on March 15, 1932, and came to the United States in 1957. He married Norma Coradeghini Priolo in White Plains, NY, after she joined him from Argentina in 1959. They moved to Bethel, Conn., and lived there for 20 years before moving to Mission in 1987 after retirement. He attended military school and technical college in Argentina and with an engineering degree. He was employed at American Cyanamid Company as an engineer and retired in 1986. He then worked as a substitute teacher for 30 years with the Sharyland Independent School District for another 30 years until retiring from the district this year. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Norma; children, Randall Priolo, Leonora Campbell, Claudio Priolo and Melissa DeSousa; brother, Esteban Priolo of Mendoza; and nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. At his request, no funeral service was held. The family requested memorial donations to be made to the Sharyland Education Foundation for three student scholarships in his name. Donations can be mailed to the

Sharyland Education Foundation, 1200 N. Shary Road, Mission, TX 78572, and designated for that purpose. Contact Judith Ramirez at jramirez1@sharylandisd.org for further information.

88, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Jorge Gonzalez MISSION - Jorge Horacio Nontes Gonzalez, 61, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Comfort House in McAllen. Ramiro Hernandez Jr. MISSION – Ramiro “Chuco” Hernandez, Jr., 60, passed away on Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Michael McFarlin MISSION – Michael Shannon McFarlin, 63, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care. Mirtha Melhem MISSION – Mirtha Alejandra Lopez de Melhem, 45, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at her home in Mission. Angelita Ortiz MISSION – - Angelita C. Ortiz, 92, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at her home in Mission. Josefina Riojas MISSION – Josefina “China” Rosales Riojas, 79, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Mission Valley Nursing and Transitional Care. Baldemar Rodriguez MISSION – Baldemar M. Rodriguez, 73, passed away on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Mission. Maria Rodriguez MISSION – Maria De Jesus Rodriguez, 66, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at her home in Mission.

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Juan Aguillon Jr. MISSION – Juan Aguillon Jr., 58, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Gertrudis Alicea MISSION – Gertrudis Alicea, 79, passed away on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, at Mission Regional Medical Center. Maria Caballero MISSION – Maria Oralia Caballero, 89, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at her home in Mission. Graciela Castillo MISSION – Graciela M. “Chela” Castillo, 71, passed away on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Doctors Hospital in Edinburg. San Juanita Elizondo PEÑITAS – San Juanita Elizondo, 67, passed away on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. Epitacio Estrada MISSION – Epitacio Gonzalez Estrada, 76, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, at Pax Villa Hospice in McAllen. Jorge Galindo MISSION – Jorge Galindo, 57, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at McAllen Medical Center. Gavino Garza MISSION – Gavino Garza,

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Kingsville ISD also recently implemented STEM programs and Early College High School, which brought a more intense rigor to the academics at that district. “The previous year, all campuses met standard, even campuses that hadn’t met standard in three or four years,” Perez said. “However, with the new accountability system in March, a list of college readiness and certifications was published

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www.ptrgv.com | www.strgv.com by TEA, and at that point the majority of those courses were not offered at our high school.” Because of a grant recently received by Kingsville ISD, those courses are being offered this fall. Perez said she is sure that district will continue to grow. “There’s a lot of great systems in place in that school district,” Perez said. “There’s a lot of committed staff members and teachers

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damages, and said the city needs to respond to those issues first and foremost. Tony Cordova said that the previous administration spent $5 million to install larger drainage pipes to run under Stewart Rd. According to him, it hasn’t helped with the flooding at all. “I am just now getting my house back together [following June 20],” Cordova said. “The 16-inch rain, I can understand that you don’t have any control of that. Nobody has any control over that. But last night we had a 4-inch rain, and the same problem occurred.” Cordova said that while it didn’t flood his home, the rain that occurred Sunday evening almost did. Because of hurricane season, and storms are continuing to be predicted in the Rio Grande Valley, he wanted answers.

Susan Garza, who said she lost everything in the flood, is unsure if she should even begin the rebuilding process on her home because of the state of the streets. “There’s absolutely no drainage,” Susan Garza said. “I’m getting all of the McAllen landfill’s water, everything that’s going down Stewart Rd., it’s all going down there. I’m just asking for y’all’s help.” Tony and Zelda Guerrero, who live on Stewart Rd., lost their home and two vehicles during the flood in June. The Guerreros have been living in Edinburg while getting their home repaired and their appliances replaced. Zelda Guerrero said it was frustrating to see all the new things they just installed in their home potentially be ruined again. “It was devastating to

that, with the systems that are in place, that district is going to blossom and continue to blossom.” The superintendent has several goals and plans for the upcoming school year, and foresees the Mission CISD growing and reaching that A rating by next year. During a committee meeting held last week, Perez and the school board outlined some plans of action for teachers, staff, administration and fac-

watch everything that we worked so hard for and lose it so quickly,” Zelda Guerrero said. “Last night was unacceptable. The city has done nothing to write any sort of drainage resolution.” She continued to say that it shouldn’t happen to anyone in the city. She told the council that as city leaders, it was their responsibility to take care of Mission residents and the city. “I have called multiple times in the last five years for barricades,” Zelda Guerrero said. “No one can bring me barricades because where are they? Oh, wait a minute, they’re on Shary Rd., Stewart Rd. and Glasscock. I’m sorry, but I don’t live in the fancy neighborhoods, I live in a normal neighborhood because I’m a middle class person.” Mission residents like

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ulty. As far as the students are concerned, Perez said one of MCISD’s main focuses this year will be attendance. “Children need to be in school on a daily basis,” Perez said. Perez added that stressing the importance of daily attendance will benefit both the students and teachers in the long run. MCISD also aims to increase parent and student communication in order to promote and improve daily attendance.

Claudia Vasquez and Lisa McDonald spoke to the council about the effect the flooding has had on their children, some of whom are experiencing anxiety and stress every time they hear thunder or it begins to rain. Vasquez has two children, ages four and five, and said it was hard for them to see water flowing inside from “every place” in the house. “Our four-year-old son calls our house ‘the flooded house,’” Vasquez said. “They’re scared. Last night after 45 minutes of rain, I walked to the middle of the street and water was up to my knees already.” Vasquez said that any steady rainfall backs up quickly in her area. “Whether it’s debris nobody picks up from the neighborhood, it’s getting pushed into the drainage,” Vasquez said. “We really need cleanup, if possible.”

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“We want to encourage parental involvement,” Perez said. “Our campuses will have curriculum nights and literacy nights to communicate with our parents about how education has evolved.” The third focus will be gearing teaching methodologies in a way that the current group of students will be able to learn and digest knowledge and information. “Children no longer learn the way we were taught, there’s a different generation now,” Perez said. “Everyone learns in a different manner.

Brenda Wilson lost scrapbooks she had been keeping with pictures and memories of her two grown sons since they were five years old. Her home flooded in 2004, 2008 and again in June of this year. “I can’t keep doing it,” Wilson said. “Our homes over there are worth nothing, we can’t sell our home. Who wants to buy a home on 21st Street? Nobody.” Wilson added that over the years this has been happening in Mission, nothing has changed. “We keep hearing the people of Mission tell us they’re going to do something,” Wilson said. “Every time there’s clouds, we sit by our front doors and we pray that God will not let it rain. I don’t want to do that anymore.” Others pointed out that they called the Public Works Department multiple times to no avail, and had not re-

So it’s about changing the way we deliver the message.” For Perez, making sure students are in school, strong parental involvement and providing innovative curriculum programming are her top priorities for MCISD. “Here in Mission, our theme is changing the world,” Perez said. “But before we can change the world, we’ve got to transform ourselves, and that’s what the district has been doing. We want to continue with that effort.”

ceived a response by the time the city council meeting began. “Nobody answers the phone,” Tony Guerrero said. “I met with Mr. [Robert] Salinas on June 24, he promised me that the drain that goes down the two drains that goes to our house would be taken care of. That was 70 days ago. Nothing ever happened.” Council member Jessica Ortega-Ochoa said that she had also called Public Works Sunday evening with no answer. She said she wanted to hold a workshop as soon as possible to address potential immediate solutions for any drainage issues. “I want to assure the citizens of Mission that from now on, the Department of Public Works will be answering their phone,” Ortega-Ochoa said.

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LEGAL NOTICE Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for an On Premise Beer and Wine Permit by Steven Mendoza DBA Brisas del Mar, to be located at 1505 N. Conway Ave, Mission, TX 78572, Hidalgo County. Officers of said Limited Liability Company are Steven Mendoza, owner.

ORDINANCE NO. 4688 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 – COFFEE ARTISTA, 1506 E. GRIFFIN PARKWAY, SUITE C, SHAH EYE CENTER SUBDIVISION READ, CONSIDERED AND PASSED, THIS THE 10TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2018. Dr. Armando O’caña, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary JOB OPENING HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR HCID#6 is seeking to hire a Heavy Equipment Operator with approx. 3-5 years’ experience. This is a 6-month temporary with possible permanent position. Knowledge on operating a Motor Grader, Excavator and a Backhoe. Valid D.L. required. Applications may be picked up at 3735 N FM 492 MonFri from 8-5, contact Joe Aguilar or Martha Salinas at 956-585-8389. HCID#6 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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ST. JUDE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, love and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude helper of the helpless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 days, 9 times a day. On the 8th day, your prayer will be answered. It has never been know to fail. Publication must be promised. My prayers have been answered. Thank you St. Jude L.S.R.

NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE

The following property will be sold by written bid by 9:00 a.m. MST on September 18, 2018: 2016 International Prostar 3HSDJAPR7GN278184 2016 International Prostar 3HSDJAPR3GN278182 2016 International Prostar 3HSDJAPR9GN180984 2016 International Prostar 3HSDJAPR0GN180985 To inquire about this item please call Kaylynn Kotter at 801-624-5938 Transportation Alliance Bank 4185 Harrison Blvd Ogden, UT 84403

The deadline to get your classified in is Tuesday at 5 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on September 26, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: All of Lot 1, Bodine Subdivision No. One, 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

AVISO DE AUDENCIA PUBLICA La Comisión de Planificación y Zonificación de la Ciudad de Mission llevará acabo una Reunión Ordinaria el 26 de Septiembre del 2018 a las 5:30 p.m. en la Sala del Consejo del Ayuntamiento ubicada en el 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas para considerar lo siguiente: La Rezonificación de: All of Lot 1, Bodine Subdivision No. One, from (R1) Single Family Residential to (C-3) General Business Si se modifica una zonificación durante la audiencia pública, se realizará de conformidad con la Declaración de política de zona amonestadora de la Ciudad de la Mission. Cualquier persona interesada está invitada a asistir. Atentamente, Anna Carrillo, Secretaria de la Ciudad

Attention

Auction of Vehicles

According to the provision in the Transportation Code 683, Sub-section B, 683.012, Texas Department of Transportation informs you that the below mentioned cars have been taken into custody by the Penitas Police Department and will be sold at auction. For information on vehicles you can communicate with the Penitas Police Department at (956) 999- 8310. The auction will be held at 2001 E. 3 Mile Rd. Penitas, Texas, 78576 (Penitas Police Substation) on September 22, 2018. Starting auction will be at 1:00 PM, and will be held according to the law. Payment will be in cash (US currency) or Credit/ Debit Cards with a processing fee. The vehicles are auctioned under their conditions which there are no guarantees and/or refunds. Color Make Model VIN 1. Silver Honda Accord 1HGCG5643YA138719 2. Maroon Nissan Altima 1N4AL11D83C230865 3. White/Blk Toyota Scion JTKDE177250033268 4. Black Nissan Sentra 3N1CB51D46L631175 5. Black Chevrolet Suburban 3GNFK16TX1G109825 6. Blue Jeep Cherokee 1J4GX48S01C729083 7. White Chrysler Sebring 1C3LC46K68N250284 8. Gray Dodge Ram 3B7HC13Y71M578774 9. Green Ford Taurus 1FAFP53U96A134015 10. White Chevrolet Silverado 2GCEC19V1Y1304181 11. Silver Pontiac Grand Prix 2G2WR554561201600 12. White Ford F-150 2FTRX17W1XCA42280 13. Red Mazda 6 1YVHP84D355M19748 14. Black Lincoln Mark VIII 1LNLM91V2VY716077 15. Silver Honda Accord 1HGCM56313A055797 16. Blk/ Green Polaris ATV-11 4XAMH76A8BA043217 17. Blk/ Green Polaris ATV-11 4XAMH76A4BA043215

Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Order of Sale NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN ZONING Notice is hereby given that the Palmview Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Palmview City Hal Council Chamber, 400 West Veterans Blvd, Palmview, Texas to determine whether to recommend approval or disapproval of the application for reclassification of the following property: Consideration and possible action to rezone from its present designated land use zoning Agricultural Open Interim (AO-1) To MULTI-FAMILY (R3): St. Louis Grove S2.41 AC Lot 16 & S206.59 Lot 17. Additionally notice is hereby given that a hearing before the Palmview City Council will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Palmview City Hall Council Chambers to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on this matter. If a zoning is amended during the public hearing, it shall be pursuant to the City of Palmview’s Amendatory Zone Policy Statement. For additional information, please call The Planning Department at (956) 432-0300. Interim Planning Director Ambrocia Walters

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That by virtue of a certain Order of Sale in Cause No. CL-15-0012-A issued out of the Honorable County Court at Law #1 of Hidalgo County, Texas on the 17th day of July 2018 and styled PALAZZO HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff(s), whereas on the 27th day of July 2016 recovered a foreclosure judgment, against ROSE MARIE VALDEZ AND LUIS H. CANTU ZARATE, Defendant(s) for the sum of NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTEEN DOLLARS, THIRTY TWO CENTS ($9,915.32) with interest from the date at the rate of five percent per year (5%) until paid, and futher amount of EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS, NO CENTS ($8,550.00) cost of suit, together with the Sheriff’s fees, under Judgment in favor of PALAZZO HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. and placed in my hand for service on July 30, 2018. I, J.E. “Eddie” Guerra, as Sheriff of Hidalgo County, Texas, did on the 2nd day of August 2018, did levy pursuant to the Order of Sale on a default judgment on certain Real Property, situated in Hidalgo County, Texas, described as follows, to-wit: LOT 16, PALAZZO AT CIMARRON, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MISSION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS ACCORDING TO THE MAP AND PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 33, PAGE 40 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK FOR HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1703 PALAZZO, MISSION, TEXAS 78572. And on the first Tuesday in the month of October 2018 the same being the 2nd 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 Order of Sale, I will sell said above real estate at public venue, for cash, to the highest bidder as the property of MARIE VALDEZ AND LUIS H. CANTU ZARATE, 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 27th day of August 2018

ORDINANCE NO. 4691 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MISSION, TEXAS ADOPTING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MISSION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2018 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 READ, CONSIDERED AND PASSED, THIS THE 10TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2018. Dr. Armando O’caña, Mayor Attest: Anna Carrillo, City Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on September 24, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: Being a 0.16 acre tract of land, more or less, out of Lot 42, BellWood CO’s Subdivision “C” from (R-2) Duplex-Fourplex Residential to (C-2) Neighborhood Commercial; Rezoning: Being a 0.760 acre tract of land, more or less, out of Lot 42, BellWood CO’s Subdivision “C” from (R-2) Duplex-Fourplex Residential to (C-2) Neighborhood Commercial Discussion and Action Amending the Mission Code of Ordinances Appendix A- Zoning Ordinance Article VIII, Sections 1.41(2), 1.42(2), and 1.43(2), by Amending the Requirement of the R-3 uses as Permitted Uses Within the C-1, C-2 and C-3 Use Districts Located Within the Original Townsite, as Defined Discussion and Action Amending the Mission Code of Ordinances Appendix A – Zoning Sections 1.41(3), 1.42(3), 1.43(3), 1.44(3), 1.45(3), and 1.46(3) by Adding “Mobile Food Unit” as a Conditional Use; Amending Section 1.56(11) by Imposing Requirements and Restrictions for Approvals; Severability Clause; Providing a Penalty Clause; Providing for a Codification Clause; Providing for Publication in the Official Newspaper; and Providing an Effective Date Discussion and Action to Amend the Drainage Section of the City of Mission Standards Manual Adopted by Ordinance 1409 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

AVISO DE AUDENCIA PUBLICA El Consejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Mission llevará acabo una Reunión Ordinaria el 24 de Septiembre del 2018 a las 5:30 p.m. en la Sala del Consejo del Ayuntamiento ubicada en el 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas para considerar lo siguiente: La Rezonificación de: Being a 0.16 acre tract of land, more or less, out of Lot 42, Bell-Wood CO’s Subdivision “C”, desde (R-2) 2 a 4 Apartamentos y su cambio a (C-2) Negocios para la Vecindad; La Rezonificación de: Being a 0.760 acre tract of land, more or less, out of Lot 42, Bell-Wood CO’s Subdivision “C”, desde (R-2) 2 a 4 Apartamentos y su cambio a (C-2) Negocios para la Vecindad Discusión y Acción para enmendar el Código de Ordenanzas de Mission Apéndice A: Ordenanza de Zonificación Artículo VIII, Secciones 1.41(2), 1.42(2) y 1.43(2), al enmendar el requisito de los usos del R-3 como usos permitidos dentro de la zonas C-1, C-2 y C-3 ubicados dentro de Original Townsite, como se define Discusión y Acción para enmendar el Código de Ordenanzas Mission Apéndice A - Zonificación Secciones 1.41(3), 1.42(3), 1.43(3), 1.44(3), 1.45(3) y 1.46(3) al agregar Unidad de Comida Movil como un uso condicional; Modificando la Sección 1.56 (11) mediante la imposición de requisitos y restricciones para las aprobaciones, la cláusula de separabilidad, la provisión de una cláusula de penalización, la provisión de una cláusula de codificación, la publicación en el periódico oficial y la presentación de una fecha de vigencia Discusión y Acción para enmendar la Sección de Drenaje del Manual de Normas de la Ciudad de Mission Adoptada por la Ordenanza 1409 Si se modifica una zonificación durante la audiencia pública, se realizará de conformidad con la Declaración de política de zona amonestadora de la Ciudad de la Mission. Cualquier persona interesada está invitada a asistir. Atentamente, Anna Carrillo, Secretaria de la Ciudad

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FOOTBALL

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Check your school or favorite team below. The team with the most entries at the end of the season will win $200 for the school’s Athletic Booster Club. ❑ Sharyland Rattlers ❑ Pioneer Diamondbacks

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High School Football Contest Rules A $50 cash prize will be awarded each week for the winning entry. The entry coming closest to calling all the games correctly wins. In event of a tie, the tying entry that comes closest to the score of Tie Breaker #1 wins. If a tie remains, the tying entry that comes closest to the score of Tie Breaker #2 wins. If a tie still remains, the $50 prize will be divided evenly among the winning entries. Booster Club Grand Prize: At the end of the regular football season, the total number of complete, qualified entries will be tallied for each team with the team’s check box marked. The $200 Grand Prize will be awarded to the Athletic Booster Club of the team with the most entries submitted. No Purchase necessary. Limit one entry per household each week of the contest period. Must be age 18 or older to enter the contest. HOW TO ENTER: Check the box next to the team’s name that you predict to win each high school game. Next, for the tie breakers, predict the total points scored by the winning team in the Tie Breaker #1 game, and the total points scored by the winning team in the Tie Breaker #2 game. Fill in your name, address, phone number (This is how we notify the winners!), and email address. Check the box to receive the FREE Progress Times weekly newsletter and mail or drop off your entry form at Progress Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, TX 78572. Or submit your entry online at www.progresstimes.net. All entries must be received by the Progress Times no later than 2 p.m., Thursday preceding the listed games. All entries must be submitted on the Official Entry Form printed in the Progress Times or Sharyland Times, a photocopy of the entry form, or submitted electronically from our official website submission form. Only one entry per household per week. Previous winners and all members of the same household are ineligible for subsequent weeks of the contest. Prizes must be claimed within 7 days of notification or announcement in the Progress Times. Decisions made by the Progress Times staff are final. The winners agree to allow the Progress Times to use their names and photographs to announce the winners and for promotional purposes online and in print. Employees of the Progress Times and their immediate family members are not eligible to win.

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In 1954, Mission businessman Ben Cavazos opened Mission Auto Electric, Inc. Now, M.A.E. Power Equipment, we have a reputation for selling top quality products and having excellent service. M.A.E. Power Equipment is an Onan, and Generac generator service center. CERTIFIED ONAN R/V GENERATOR SERVICE

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