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LA JOYA ISD CELEBRATES BOARD OF THE YEAR
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By Julie Silva
a Joya ISD’s Board of Trustees has been selected as an Honor School Board for the 2015 Texas Association of School Administrators School Board Awards. The board, representing Region One, was one of five named for the honor, which came on the heels of the announcement that the district’s Alda T. Benavides had been named Region One’s Superintendent of the Year. The other Honor School Boards are Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Gunter ISD, North East ISD and Socorro ISD. La Joya ISD’s board was honored at a meeting last month, and Benavides pointed out trustees “selflessly
give up their time” to support the community. “Their hard work and dedication is evident in the progress the school district has made in recent years and their unwavering support in doing what is right for children,” Benavides said. “That makes all the difference in our schools.” They’re all finalists for the ultimate honor of 2015 Outstanding School Board. The winner will be named, along with the state’s Superintendent of the Year, during the TASA/Texas Association of School Board convention in October. Honor School Boards were selected by a committee of Texas superintendents, according to a news release from the association, based
on criteria like finances, academics and community outreach. La Joya ISD submitted a more than 50page booklet covering the 10 criteria for its nomination. Among the board’s ac-
complishments listed, the nomination emphasized the district’s summer camp for migrants, salary increases for its employees and a $3.2 million investment in technology.
The school district includes 29,667 students, 4,500 employees and covers 226 square miles. In its nomination packet, La Joya ISD highlighted its move to academies in high
schools and work on the natatorium. The academies were instituted this school year in connection with Ford Next Generation Learning project.
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MOMENT OF SILENCE Mission High to get fine arts facility M By Lea Victoria Juarez
Mission Police observe Texas ‘Back the Blue’ event
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By Sean Downey ISSION – The Mission Police Department dispatcher’s voice crackled over the radio inside Officer Gonzalez’s unit, “All units clear all radio traffic in honor of fallen officer,” on Friday, Sept. 4, 11 a.m. Gonzalez sits with head bowed and cap off while he and other officers throughout Mission, Hidalgo County, the Rio Grande Valley and Texas shared a moment of silence for Deputy Darren Goforth, who was shot while in uniform refueling his patrol car. For one minute, all units stopped, flashed their red and blue lights on their police units and contemplated. “It’s one of the things you think about in the academy, and you hope it doesn’t happen – if I die out there. But after you spend some time
out here, you hope to die in an honorable way.” Gonzalez said. “It’s hard to explain when you do something like this. It’s a rude awakening. I guess maybe I’m different from everyone else or everyone thinks the same as me, but I hope that I get that same honor when I pass, no matter how I go.” Most recently, and close to home, some have attributed the slaying of a sheriff’s deputy in Houston to the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Not all the people in the movement are violent, but within it, violent factions of the black community, such as the New Black Panthers and others have called “open season” on killing police officers and white people in general. Gonzalez said the recent
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TOP: Officer Gonzalez bows his head in a moment of silence. BOTTOM: Two Mission police units flash their lights as part of the Back to Blue event September 4. Progress Times Photo by Sean Downey
INSIDE
Business leaders talk real-life experience
La Joya ISD Board member Joel Garcia and son Cruz, owners of Collision Masters Auto Repair Shop spoke to students interested in business and industry. See story page 3
INDEX
Entertainment | pg. 2
Lifestyle | pg. 9
ission High School will be getting a fine arts facility costing anywhere from $3.8 million to $4 million, although it is slightly over budget. The school board approved the project at its Wednesday meeting. In March, the board added the agricultural shop and fine arts facilities to the third phase of the Mission High School renovation project. The board had already agreed to move $4 million of the contingency funds for the two additional facilities. Fine Arts Director Manuel Gamez presented two options for the fine arts facility. The chosen option gives Mission CISD more bang for their buck, according to Gamez. This option uses the existing building and requires a second level that would allow more rehearsal space for the dance room, band hall, choir and mariachi hall. The other option, although in budget, did not provide an ideal amount of space for the various programs. The approximate cost was $2.4 million. “The ideal situation for any fine arts program is space; we’re talking about bodies,” Gamez said. “What we have in place for the fine arts department in any of our high schools is not adequate to what we need for a true fine arts, steam-driven district.” Both options neglected the art department because the funds are not available, but it does need a new facility, according to Gamez. An initial option that included the art department was presented to the board during spring 2015, but was not feasible with a budget of about
Last call for Mission citizen award nominations
Pioneer, Palmview teams hope to go 3-0
The awards will be presented at the Mission Chamber of Commerce banquet on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Mario’s Banquet & Conference Center. See story page 3
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$8 million. “With using the existing facility, it’s very hard to do a performing art center and add without going extremely over budget,” Gamez said. “It was brought to our attention to scope (the project) down a bit and see if we could find options. So we used the existing facility to make those options happen.” Board Member Minnie Rodgers expressed concern about making sure the fine arts facilities are up to date at both MHS and Veterans Memorial High School. Both high schools lack a proper dance facility and have made due with makeshift ones up until this point, Gamez said. At Veterans Memorial the district bought a portable dance floor and made a weight room into a functional dance studio. Gamez said the district has neglected the fine arts in previous years. “We really don’t have the facilities that the Valley, yet alone the state of Texas should have. I feel like we have dropped the ball in that area,” he said. “We’re trying to keep up with the Joneses, and if we’re going to want to stay as a state competitor, it’s going to require facilities.” Superintendent Ricardo Lopez stressed that district has to move forward on the matter and cannot wait for the “ideal situation” because they run the risk of postponing the process for several years. “What we hope happens is that people see the value in a building like this,” Superintendent Ricardo Lopez said. “And they say as a community, ‘We want this for both comprehensive high schools,’ and we find the means to do it.”
Heading into Week 3 of the football season, Sharyland Pioneer Diamondbacks and Palmview’s Lobos remain undefeated in district play. See story page 6
Obituaries | pg. 11
Classifieds | pg. 13
entertainment
Coming Attractions
September 11 Gloria Trevi’s “El Amor” world tour makes a stop at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo for a 7 p.m. performance. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets run $38.50 to $153.50 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or 800-7453000. September 12 The Upper Valley Art League will host an opening reception for Manuel Lince’s “INTUS” from 7 to 9 p.m. On display at the Kika de la Garza Fine Arts Center, it will be on view in the UVAL gallery through Oct. 3. There will be art sales and refreshments, and the event is free and open to the public. UVAL is located at 921 E. 12th in Mission. For more information, go to uppervalleyartleague.org, call 5832787 during gallery hours or email uval.texas@gmail. com. September 17 It’s “Glitz & Glamour” with Prince Royce and Yandel on stage at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. performance. Tickets range from $45 to $135 per person, available at ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. September 23 DGE Concerts celebrates 10 years with guests The Maine – Free For All Tour. Gates open for the 100% free show at 6:30 p.m. at Las Pal-
mas Race Park, 9209 N. Taylor Rd. in Mission. September 25 State Farm Arena in Hidalgo is where the next Bellator MMA cage action takes place. It’s Warren vs. Davis in the Bantam Weight division main event and Beltran vs. Grove in the Middleweight co-main event for the evening’s excitement. It starts at 5:30 with doors opening at 5 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $100 per person. Call 800-745-3000 or go to ticketmaster.com to purchase. September 26 Disco Donnie and Global Groove present Excision 2015 Tour with TJR and Lny Tnz in the “Out of this World” performance at Boggus Ford Events Center, 3000 N. Cage in Pharr. It begins at 7 p.m. Buy tickets online at ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. September 29 He’s coming to the Valley! Internationally acclaimed Ricky Martin and his “One World Tour 2015” arrives at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo for one night, one performance show beginning at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets ranging from $66.50 to $172 are available at ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. To see the complete Coming Attractions calendar, go to www.ptrgv.com.
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Día de los Muertos Exhibitors sought for MOSTH altars
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DINBURG – The Museum of South Texas History is seeking altar exhibitors for their 12th Annual Día de los Muertos exhibit. The opening will be held this year from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. MOSTH celebrates Día de los Muertos because it is a traditional Mexican holiday and a living history lesson, and the altars will be on display to the public from Oct. 31 to Nov. 14. The museum is located in Edinburg at 200 N. Closner Blvd. The opportunity to be an altar exhibitor is open to the community, including individuals, organizations, schools and families. The community is invited to share the stories of their loved ones and those they admire
through the altar memorials. To help keep these stories alive after the exhibit closes, altar builders will provide a biography and photo of the honored member to be kept in MOSTH Margaret H. McAllen Memorial Archives (MHMMA). To apply for an altar exhibit space, call René Ballesteros at 383-6911 or rballesteros@mosthistory.org. Altar space is limited to a first come, first serve basis. Exhibit emphasis is on authenticity, and materials will be provided to guide altar builders on including essential traditional elements.
Call sent out for Muertos altars
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cALLEN – The International Museum of Art & Science has put out a call for community altars for the annual Dia de Los Muertos Festival. This year’s display will honor inventors, and entrants are asked to create an altar for an inspirational inventor whose work has had an impact in the modern world.Entry deadline is Oct. 1. Set up is Oct. 23-24, and the display opens to the public on Oct. 25. IMAS is located at 1900 Nolana. The museum will provide a two-by-four foot table. Table spaces are limited. Can-
Enjoy ‘Coffee with the Curators’ at MOSTH
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DINBURG – The staff at the Museum of South Texas History invites the community to “Coffee with the Curators,” an informal visit with the curatorial staff in the Grand Lobby at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20. The conversational environment with coffee and
light refreshments offers a relaxed forum to learn preservation best practices through an open exchange with curatorial staff members: Lisa Adam, collections curator and registrar; Phyllis Kinnison, archivist; and Melissa Peña, archival assistant. This Sunday Speaker Series program will include an
introduction to the museum’s latest temporary display, “Caretakers of Heritage: Hispanic Families of South Texas,” in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month and available for viewing in the Grand Lobby from Sept. 13 through Oct. 7.
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dle are allowed but may not be lit, but electric votive candles may be used. No perishable décor or food items are allow, and decorations may not extend over one foot per table side. IMAS reserves the right to remove any materials that might be detrimental to the museum. For more information, or to sign up, contact Mayra Zepeda at 682-0123 or go to imasonline.org to download an entry form.
UVAL announces workshop
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he Upper Valley Art League will host a workshop, “Perspective and Composition,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 12 with Ines Kowalyszyn, instructor. All supplies will be furnished; cost is $35. UVAL membership is required. UVAL is located at the Kika de la Garza Fine Arts Center, 921 E. 12th St. in Mission. Call 583-2787 for more information.
Christmas forest open for entries
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cALLEN – Entry applications are being accepted for the IMAS Guild (International Museum of Art & Science) 2015 Christmas Tree Forest. Preparations start early for the intricate work that organizations and individuals put into decorating the trees for the annual event. This year’s theme is
Christmas in Toyland and guidelines note that the trees should “conjure up memories of childhood with all the toys and games that entertained and comforted us” as children. Guidelines require that decorations must be handmade. One tree is allowed per class or club. Children or young people from the age
category must be involved in making the decorations if it is a child or youth categories. IMAS will provide six- to seven-foot trees with a stand for each entrant. Trees may not be flocked or sprayed, and decorations must be secured to the tree. Only LED lights may be used. Prizes are $150, $100 and $75 for first through third
places, respectively. Entry deadline is Oct. 25. Set-up is Nov. 19 to 21. Judging takes place Nov. 22, and the awards reception is Dec. 5. Enter online at www. imasonline.org. For more information, call Gaby Jones at 682-0123 or email gjones@imasonline.org.
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Guest speakers motivate Nominations open for Mission citizens awards he Progress Times nizations and individuals to name and phone number. ress Times office located at Palmview HS academy has announced that submit nominations for the Nominations may be sub- 1217 N. Conway. To request
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Cruz and Joel Garcia stand with students, academy teachers and school administration after a presentation on running a business at the Palmview High School Academy of Business and Industry.
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icking off the new school year, Palmview High School hosted an informative session for the 100 freshman students enrolled in the school’s Academy of Business and Industry. Cruz Garcia, alongside his father Joel Garcia, La Joya ISD’s school board vice president and CEO and owner of Collision Masters Auto Repair Shop, addressed the young audience on the wide range of opportunities available in the auto repair industry. From a step-by-step explanation on the reconstruction process of damaged vehicles, to proper terminology and customer service, to informing the students on the types of certificates nec-
essary to become qualified, nothing was left out! “When you keep the customer happy, you will build a solid reputation, increasing your chances for success, ” Cruz Garcia said. “Our personal goal, for example, is to repair a vehicle so well, the customer will never remember that it was ever damaged.” The audience of students, academy teachers, and school administration also learned about the presenters’ personal story of the journey their business has taken throughout the years. Always stressing that continuous education is key in the auto repair industry because it is constantly evolving with every new model that comes out.
Reminiscing... 30 Years Ago This Week
Moreno was named chamber head Gilbert Moreno, local CP&L manager, was named president of the Mission Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He succeeded Clark Spikes Jr. Other officers named were Robert Goodwin, first vice president; Maria Polanski, second vice president; Carlos Blanco, treasurer. Officers were suspended in gun incident “Horseplay” in the detectives’ office led to the discharge of a revolver, according to Mission Police Chief Victor Pagan-Levy. Animal Warden Ramiro Ramos, who was alleged to have fired the shot, was dismissed, and two police officers, Lt. Efren Flores and Detective Baldemar Benavides, were placed on a five-day suspension with pay pending disciplinary action.
nominations are now open for the annual citizens awards for Mr. Mission, First Lady of Mission, Man of the Year and Woman of the Year. Jim Brunson, publisher of the Progress Times, said nominations for the awards will be accepted until 4 p.m., Sept. 18 at the newspaper office. The annual awards will be presented at the Mission Chamber of Commerce banquet on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Mario’s Banquet & Conference Center in Mission. “We invite clubs, orga-
citizens awards,” said Brunson. “These awards are designed to recognize and honor those who have worked to serve others and to make Mission a better place to live and raise our families. You know who works hardest in your organization. Send in your nominations and recognize those who have served Mission well.” While a resume for the nominee is helpful, it is not required. Just provide a description of the ways the nominee has served the community, along with your
mitted in person at the Progress Times office at 1217 N. Conway or by mail to Citizens Awards, Progress Times, P.O. Box 399, Mission, Texas 78573. Nomi¬nations may also be submitted by email to awards@ptrgv. com or by fax to 956-5852304. A pdf version of the nomination form, selection criteria, and a list of past recipients are available online at www.progresstimes.net. In addition to being available online, the nomination forms and criteria may also be picked up at the Prog-
forms to be faxed or emailed, call 956-585-4893. Email requests should be sent to awards@ptrgv.com. Last year’s award recipients were Joyce Geary, First Lady of Mission; Ruben Rodriguez, Mr. Mission; Maritza Esqueda, Woman of the Year, and Carl Davis, Man of the Year. Tickets for the chamber banquet may be purchased at the Mission Chamber of Commerce, located at 202 W. Tom Landry, phone 5852727.
Peñitas council names new interim city manager
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he city of Peñitas named Omar Romero interim city manager for three months at a special meeting Wednesday. “He’s done some work with the city as far as some of our finances are concerned,” Councilman Armin Garza said. “He’s been involved with the city ever since. Some of the council and myself believe he is the right man for the job right now.” The vote was approved 3-0, with Mayor Rigo Lopez and Councilman Alex Guajardo absent. Romero was set to start work Thursday. Romero has worked for Oscar Gonzalez, a certified public accountant, and City Attorney Oscar Longoria said Romero’s background with numbers is what the city needs right now. Romero also was chief of operations
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The district aims to align its curriculum with future careers through academies that range from business and education to auto repair and fine arts. Benavides also has touted a stand-alone health science professions academy to help train the region’s future medical workforce. On the natatorium, the school board supported the purchase of 226 acres along U.S. 83 for $5 million with
at RGV Harley-Davidson while it was under receivership, Longoria said. Former City Manager Oscar Cuellar resigned from his post in July, stating that the city is changing direction. Police Chief Roel Bermea was named interim in Cuellar’s place, but Longoria said it’s difficult for the chief to wear both hats – city manager and police chief. The council wants Bermea to focus on his law enforcement duties, Longoria said. The city sought applicants for the post in August and received 16 candidates. The applicants were great, Longoria said, but the council wasn’t 100 percent sure of any one candidate. Romero did not apply for the spot. “I don’t think they decided that any one at this time could fill that void, so I think they just want to mull
it over and see where we’re at in three months, and then at that point in time decide what’s going to be the best for the city,” Longoria said. “They’re not rushed to do anything. They’re doing it step-by-step.” At the end of three months, Longoria said the city council will decide whether to terminate Romero’s contract, extend it or seek more applicants for the position. A few of the applicants reported experience in city management, including Bernard Rodriguez, current city manager for the city of Edcouch. He included letters of recommendation from State Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. and State Rep. Armando “Mando” Martinez. Juan Ortiz currently works as a consultant, but he reported experience as a city manager for the city of
Elsa. Meanwhile, applicant Juan Cedillo is a project director for Hidalgo County and listed his experience as city manager of Edcouch, Elsa, Taft and Donna, among others. Fabio Hernandez also applied for the city manager position. He most recently served as a teacher in Progreso, and previously served as assistant police chief in Alton and as a police supervisor for the city of Mission. Applicant Arnold Flores is the administrative services director for Cameron County. He’s also worked for Sen. Lucio and State Rep. Eddie Lucio III. Other applicants included a teacher with the Alice school district, a freelance consultant in Ohio and an advisor with the Health and Human Services Commission. from pg 1
the intention of building a natatorium and learning center on the property. But after the groundbreaking, district leaders looked at the initial design for the pool, which specified an attached diving well. Three swimming lanes would have to be cleared when the diving well was in use, and ultimately, the board agreed “to build a separate diving well to ensure students had a proper facility.”
“Natatorium changes after groundbreaking had already happened were not taken lightly, but they had to be done when deficiencies in the initial plan were brought to light,” the nomination states. Board members agreed they work as a team, setting policies and allowing the superintendent and her staff to enforce them. Communication is key, according to Juan Jose “J.J.” Garza,
board secretary, and Board Member Jesus “Chuy” Avendaño said he sees his fellow board members as family. “At the end of the day, it’s easy to see where our hears are, and that makes all the difference because we know this of each other, we can work together and build on our difference,” said Board member Esperanza “Espie” Ochoa.
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MHS students earn AP Scholar Awards VMHS students earn AP Scholar Awards
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en students at Mission High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous, college-level courses while still in high
school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP exams. Three students earned the AP Scholar with Honor Award by receiving an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of the exams. The three students are: current seniors Jin Gao and Katherine McKenna, and Violeta Rive-
ra from the Class of 2015. Seven students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP exams with grades of 3 or higher. The AP Scholar in the current senior class is Eric De Leon. The AP Scholars from the Class of 2015 are: Xavier Alonzo, Jose Calderon, Edelmiro Garcia, Luis Gonzalez, Eri Longoria, Jasmin Vega.
Pictured counterclockwise are Isaac Martinez, Aimee Villarreal, Feliciano Escobedo, Hector Iglesias, Rene Olivarez, Tomas Garcia.
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Pictured from left to right are Eric De Leon, Katherine McKenna and Jin Gao.
MCISD, Mission revise Northside Pool agreement
By Lea Victoria Juarez of Mission to supersede previous Northside swimming fter 29 years in a pool agreements. 50-year lease agreeThe board also approved ment with the city a proposed budget of $1.2 of Mission regarding the million for renovations – a Northside Pool, Mission process that has been ongoCISD might take owner- ing since March 2014. ship of the swimming faOn March 19, 2014, the cility, pending the city’s board of trustees approved approval. At Wednesday’s a feasibility study with the board meeting, the Mission city of Mission by CT BranConsolidated Independent non Aquatics Engineering School District board ap- services for $12,850. The proved a memorandum of cost will be split 50/50 understanding with the city between the city and the
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school district as per the original lease agreement at the time, which had been in place since April 29,1986. The first feasibility study report by CT Brannon was done on May 15, 2014, and did not include any Americans with Disabilities Act modifications to meet the current code or renovations to existing buildings and did not include other items requested by the swim coaches. The budget was $750,000 and the city will
ourteen students at Veterans Memorial High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous, college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP exams. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement, based on students’ performances on AP exams. One student qualified
for the National AP Scholar Award by earning an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of the exams. Darius Davis, from the Class of 2015, was named a National AP Scholar. Four students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award. This is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of the exams. The four students are: current VMHS seniors Feliciano Escobedo, Hector Iglesias, Rene Olivarez; and Darius Davis from the Class of 2015.
pay $405,000. In order for the school district to continue using the facility, it needs to be brought up to ADA code, which is stricter than city code. Updates would be done on the swimming pool itself and the surrounding facility, which includes restrooms, locker rooms, concession and a paint job. Members from the district and the city continued to meet and revise the feasibility study until June
9, 2015. The last report included ADA modifications and input from the coaches. The estimated construction budget is $1,288,932, including soft cost and a 10 percent contingency. However, the city is only committed to $405,000 from the first study. The city may lease the Northside Pool for the summer months, per stipulations in the new agreement.
Current senior Tomas Garcia qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award. This is earned by receiving an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of the exams. Nine students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completed three or more AP exams with grades of 3 or higher. Junior, Isaac Martinez and senior, Aimee Villarreal have earned the AP Scholar Award. Members of the Class of 2015 who also earned this award include: Noel Barsenas, Jaime Bazaldua, Henry Davis, Judith Haro, Jacqueline Martinez, Ted Rodriguez, Lee Sanchez.
CORRECTION
The story about the hiring of a marketing specialist at La Joya ISD on page 3 of the Sept. 4 edition of the Progress Times incorrectly reported former marketing specialist Belinda Garcia’s salary. In fact, Garcia’s salary was set at $57,300. Also, because of an error while producing the newspaper page, parts of the story were omitted from publication.
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Lobos, Diamondbacks look to go 3-0 Rattlers want to get
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By Luciano Guerra eading into Week 3 of Valley High School football, two Big 7 teams are undefeated and two are winless. The fact that one of the two Sharyland teams is undefeated and the other is winless teams may not surprise anyone. However, its the Pioneer Diamondbacks that are undefeated and the Rattlers that are winless. Sharyland Pioneer (2-0) at Corpus Christi Ray (1-1) Coming off Saturday’s 32-6 win over Brownsville Pace, the Pioneer Diamondbacks are off to a 2-0 start for the second time in their two-year history. Tonight the Diamondbacks will be traveling to Corpus Christi to face off against the same Ray Texans that handed the Diamondbacks their first loss last season. The Texans, who are coming off a 6-4 season (1-4 in district), opened their non-district schedule this season with a 22-7 loss to Laredo Martin but bounced
back last week with a 24-6 win over Corpus Christi Miller. The Diamondbacks, who opened this season with a 24-6 win over the Hidalgo Pirates, will be looking to improve on their 3-7 inaugural season record that included a 1-5 District 31-5A record. Juarez-Lincoln (1 – 1) at Veterans Memorial (1 – 1) It’s deja vu all over again for the Veterans Memorial Patriots. For the second year in a row the Patriots opened their season with a win over the Mission Eagles (23-2) in the Battle of Conway and a lopsided loss to the Odessa Permian Panthers (63-7). Next up for the Patriots are the Juarez-Lincoln Huskies who they defeated 48-6 in Week 3 last season. The Huskies have already bettered their win total of last season by pulling off what many would consider to be an upset when they defeated Rio Hondo 27-17 last week. While the Bobcats are a 4A team and the Huskies are 6A, Rio Hondo did post an
8-3 overall record last season and went 4-1 in District 164A play to claim the second seed. Rio Grande City (1-1) at Palmview (2-0) With a total of 103 points scored in their first two games the Palmview Lobos have been utilizing their dominant running attack to light up the scoreboard. Palmview opened its season with a 53-7 win over Brownsville Lopez in Week 1 and followed that up with a 50-26 win over PSJA SW last Thursday. Next up for the Lobos are the Rio Grande City Rattlers who handed Palmview their first defeat of the season last year, a 14-9 Week 3 loss. The Rattlers opened their season with a 13-0 win over Ingleside but fell to the Port Isabel Tarpons last week by a score of 13-7. The Lobos will be relying on the running of Joel Pina, who has scored eight touchdowns already this season, to help them avenge last year’s loss to the Rattlers and open their season at 3-0. Despite
having opened their seasons with 2-0 records four times in school history, Palmview failed to go 3-0 all four times. Mission High (0-2) at Donna North (0-2) For the second year in a row the Mission Eagles have opened their season with back-to-back losses to Veterans Memorial and Brownsville Hanna. Tonight the Eagles will be hoping to have history repeat itself one more time by pulling off a win over the Donna North Chiefs and improving their Week 3 record to 1-2 for the second year in a row. The Chiefs opened their non-district schedule with a 34-23 loss to La Feria and followed that up with a 13-6 loss to the La Joya Coyotes last week. Donna North is coming off a 0-10 season. The Eagles are coming off slightly better but still disappointing 2-8 season with their only other win not coming until Week 9 when they defeated the winless Juarez-Lincoln Huskies 2714.
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Sharyland’s Sergio Tornero scampers across the goal line for his second touchdown of the night during the Rattlers’ 55-35 loss to the Longhorns last Friday. Progress Times photo by Doug Young
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Diamondback tight end James Resendez breaks a tackle during the Diamondback’s 24-6 win over Hidalgo last Friday at Richard Thompson Stadium. Progress Times photo by Doug Young
haryland Head Coach Ron Adame said it well: “We’re hoping we gain some positives from a loss.” Rather than dwell on the negative of losing two games in a row for the first time since 2007, the Rattlers’ coach knows his team made some strong plays during their 5535 loss to Laredo United last week. Reflecting on both the United game and the previous week’s loss to McAllen Memorial, Adame said, “We faced two good teams ¬– district champion teams.” Lessons learned in trying to bottle up an all-state runner like Trevor Speight then facing a quarterback with a cannon for an arm in United’s Ignazio Tellez, Adame’s defense has seen the best of
both running and passing attacks. The Rattler defense had some strong moments against United’s quarterback, sacking him numerous times and limiting him to minus 19 yards of rushing. “Our scheme is based on pressuring quarterbacks. As long as we stay disciplined, we should be good,” said Adame. Rivera quarterback Angel Tolentino was limited to 107 yards passing and 42 yards rushing by Edinburg North last week. Adame’s wish for discipline could lead to a good night for the Rattlers’ defense. A bright spot in last week’s game against United
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Local teams ready to take on McAllen
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By Luciano Guerra he 2014-15 District 306A volleyball season was not an especially memorable one for three of the four area teams. Of the seven teams in the district only three missed out on the playoffs; the La Joya Lady Coyotes, the Juarez-Lincoln Lady Huskies and the Palmview Lady Lobos. The Mission Lady Eagles, qualified for the playoffs. However, their 6-6 district record earned them the fourth and final seed in the district, and they were knocked out
of the playoffs by the Laredo United Lady Longhorns in the first round. If the local team are going to fare better this year they will have to find a way of beating the three McAllen teams, McAllen High, Nikki Rowe and McAllen Memorial, who took first, second and third place in the district respectively last season. Otherwise, the four will end up fighting amongst themselves for the fourth seed, which will once again result in all but one being excluded from the playoffs.
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Mission Lady Eagles After competing at the 4A level for two years and qualifying for the playoffs the first year, the Mission Lady Eagles were bumped up one classification to the newly renamed 6A last year. This year, as a member of one of the tougher districts in the Valley, the good news for the Lady Eagles is that they have returned all but two of last year’s starters. With the Lady Eagles compiling an 11-13 record thus far and with District 306A play starting tomorrow, Lady Eagles’ head coach Edna Clemons will be depending returning veteran players such as juniors Lissete Vela and Clarisa Gonzalez in the front row, junior Nicole Reyes and senior Kazzandra Rodriguez in the back row, and senior Alyssa Olivarez as her big blocker to lead the Lady Eagles to bigger and better things this year. La Joya Lady Coyotes Under second year coach Carlos Salinas, the La Joya Lady Coyotes will be going into their District 30-6A opening game against McAllen Memorial tomorrow with a 7-12 record. Coming off a fifth place finish with a 4-8 district record last year, Salinas will be counting on his three returning starters to help lead his team to the promised land, otherwise known as the state playoffs. “Sarah Salinas is my returning libero,” Salinas said. “She’s a junior this year and she’s doing a really good job there in the back row. Senior Ashley Olivarez is my middle hitter and blocker. Our other returning starter is junior Veida Gonzalez. Veida is an outside hitter and defensive specialist.” “I’m expecting big things from some of our younger girls this year; especially sophomores Monica Garcia and Karina Casanova,” added Salinas. “Monica plays opposite and Karina is a very powerful outside hitter. Monica has already taken on a big role at opposite and we’ve been working with Karina. She’s come a long way.” Juarez-Lincoln Lady Huskies There’s a new head vol-
leyball coach at Juarez-Lincoln this year – Sylvia Rodriguez. Rodriguez will be looking to improve on the Lady Huskies’ sixth place finish last season in which their only two District 30-6A victories, against ten losses, came against the winless Palmview Lady Lobos. The Lady Huskies will be opening their district schedule by going head-tohead against last year’s top three 30-6A teams. First up for Juarez-Lincoln is tomorrow’s home opener against the Nikki Rowe Lady Warriors, followed by a game at the McAllen Memorial Lady Mustangs, Saturday, Sept. 19, followed by a return home to play the McAllen High Lady Bulldogs, Tuesday, Sept. 22. How Juarez-Lincoln emerges from this baptismby-fire opening schedule will go a long way towards determining if the 2015-16 version of the Lady Huskies will be a team to be reckoned with, or if they will once again find themselves among the district’s bottom dwellers come season’s end. Palmview Lady Lobos In their first year under head coach Cindy Guajardo the Lady Lobos went 0-12 in district play last year. So far this season the Lady Lobos, who have four starters returning, have compiled a 3-10 non-district record. As for the players she will be relying on to turn things around this year Guajardo said, “My sophomore middle hitter Alex Alaniz is an exceptional leader, on and off the court. She is truly committed and dedicated. Her leadership sets the tone for practice and games which makes her a real asset on this Lady Lobos team.” “Likewise, my sophomore setter Jazmine Campos is beginning to take on a leadership role on the team,” added Guajardo. “She has demonstrated great commitment over the summer and continues to improve her game. Then there’s my senior outside hitter Brenda Martinez. She is an amazing young lady and her actions on the court speak louder than words.”
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he Juan Diego Academy Lady Lions volleyball team improved their overall record to 19-3 Saturday as they claimed their own tournament’s championship. The Second Annual Juan Diego Academy Volleyball Tournament featured teams from all over
the Valley but it was the Lady Lions and the Valley View Lady Tigers that earned the right to play for the championship with the Lady Lions taking it in straight sets of 25-19, 25-13 and 25-19. Progresso won the third place game over the Juarez-Lincoln JV team by
scores of 26-24 and 25-18. In the consolation game it was Santa Maria over Macedonia Christian Academy by scores of 25-11 and 25-12. Juan Diego’s Jasmine Long was named the Tournament MVP with the following players being named to the All-Tournament team:
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Kasia Ault, Macedonia Christian Academy; Alzza Garcia, Santa Maria; Alonda Torres, Progresso; Julissa Reyes, Juarez-Lincoln J.V.; Kumary Castaneda and Francheska Munguia, Valley View; and Maddy Flores and Ellie Kittleman, Juan Diego Academy. from pg 6
was the performance of senior quarterback Seth Carter. His 130 yards of rushing included a long scamper up the middle from his own 22-yard-line for a touchdown. His passing output was the same as he amassed 130 yards with one interception. “Seth was flushed from the pocket a few times,” said Adame, “but he kept his eyes downfield. That gave him two long passes to [Sergio] Tornero.” It also gave Carter the chance to show off his running abilities. United was able to shut down the Rattler full backs. That limited their output, so Adame tweaked the offense a bit to allow for more opportunities for the pass. Carter took good advantage of that,
not only to pass, but to see the broken play run opportunities. But, Adame is cautious about Rivera. “Defense is their strength” he said. “They bring in tough, hard-nosed street fighter kids who are quick and can converge on the ball quickly,” he continued. “We’ll take what they give us.” Carter is often joined in the backfield by Manny Campos, another quarterback, who is also an integral part of the offense playing the slot. Adame hopes having two capable throwers on the field will upset the Rivera defense. The Rattlers can’t overlook the Raiders’ offense ei-
Prep Schedule Non-District Football – Sep. 10/11 Edinburg Vela @ La Joya High (Thursday) Rio Grande @ Palmview High Mission High @ Donna North Brownsville Rivera @ Sharyland High Juarez-Lincoln @ Veterans Memorial Sharyland Pioneer @ C.C. Ray
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Saturday Volleyball – Sep. 12 Mission High @ McAllen High Sharyland High @ Edinburg Vela Sharyland Pioneer @ Valley View La Joya High @ McAllen Memorial Nikki Rowe @ Juarez-Lincoln Edinburg High @ Palmview* Laredo Alexander @ Veterans Memorial* *Non-district Game
12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday Volleyball – Sep. 15 McAllen High @ La Joya High Palmview @ Mission High Veterans Memorial @ Sharyland High Rio Grande @ Sharyland Pioneer ther. Though Rivera has only generated 28 points in two losses, both of those games were against tough opponents. Much like Sharyland, they may be a two-loss team
6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
that has some quality. Sharyland hosts non-district foe Brownsville Rivera tonight at 7:30 at Richard Thompson Stadium.
lifestyle
Events Calendar
Sep tember 12 – The Edinburg World Birding is inviting groups and individuals to join in the Volunteer Planting Day from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Gloves and shovels will be provided, but individuals may bring their own. The EWBC is located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd. Call 381-9922 for information. Sep tember 13 – It’s Grandparents Day at the International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 Nolana, McAllen. All grandparents age 55 and older receive free general admission throughout the day. A valid I.D. must be presented at the time of admission. Sep tember 17 – The Mission Historical Museum’s ninth annual awards banquet begins at 6:30 at the Mission Community Center. Along with the dinner, the fundraising event includes music, a silent auction and a program recognizing the 2015 “Wall of Fame” honorees: Bill Filut, Dr. David Heflin, Kathy Olivarez, Tomas Tijerina and Renee Martin, and Richard and Connie Walsh. Tickets are $30 for members and $40 for non-members. Reserved tables for 10 guests are $40 for members and $500 for nonmembers. For individual tickets or table reservations, or donations for the silent auction, contact Linda Castaneda at lcastaneda@missiontexas.us or call at 580-8646. Sep tember 17 – Weekly Family Night in the Old Art Studio at the International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 Nolana, McAllen, feature “Pinhole Scope.” Make a pinhole scope and learn about how cameras work. Cost is $2 per person, supplies included, is not included in the price of general admission. Participation is limited to four people per group. Call 682-0123 for information. Sep tember 26 – The International Museum of Art & Science annual “Collage: Legacy of Service” celebrates 37 years as a fundraiser for the museum. It runs from 6 p.m. to midnight at the museum, 1900 Nolana in McAllen. Cost is $150 for IMAS members and $175 for nonmembers. Tickets include valet parking, dinner and the Après Fête (After Party). Call 682-0123 or stop by the museum to purchase tickets. Sep tember 17 – Explore the prehistoric world and take on the Dinosaur Survival Series challenge at the Edinburg World Birding Center. Session I starts out with “Into the Unknown: Dinosaur Boot Camp.” Participants must attend one of the first three sessions to qualify for the challenge overall. Registration is required for each date, and the fee is $2 per person, per course. It is recommended for ages 10 and up, but ages 6 and up will be allowed to participate. Call 381-9922 to register or visit www.EdinburgWBC.org for information. Sep tember 17 – The Empty Bowls Blow Out on Sept. 17 is a preview of the upcoming main event. The preview takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Infusions Eats & Drinks, 701 N. Main St. in McAllen. Cost is $10 with appetizers included. Empty Bowls 2015 tickets will be available at the Blow Out. This is a sneak peek at some of the ceramic bowls and food that will be served up at Empty Bowls, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 29, at the Boggus Ford Events Center, 3000 N. Cage, Pharr. For more information, call 904-4513 or email pfarias@foodbankrgv.com. Sep tember 17 – The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) will host photographer Mark Roddenberry from 6 to 8 p.m. for an artist talk about his exhibit on display, “Avenue of the Strongest: An Eyewitness Account of that Day in September.” The exhibit will be on display until Sunday, Oct. 25. Roddenberry will tell his account of photographing during and two days after the events of 9/11. For more information, call 682-0123 or visit imasonline.org. Sep tember 18 – Raul Garza, park ranger at the Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge, will head a program on native reptile and amphibian species in the Valley and the role they play in the ecosystem at the Edinburg World Birding Center, 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd. Admission is free. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the 6 p.m. program. Call 381-9922 for information. Sep tember 19 – The Aglow International McAllen Community Lighthouse will host a complimentary Prayer Breakfast from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This month’s speaker is Evangelist Hector L. Barreiro. He was ordained to the ministry from Iglesia International, La Nueva Esperanza in Reynosa, Mexico in 1997 under the pastorship of Melvin Leslie. For location and directions, call Criselda Alvarado, president, at 534-7941. Sep tember 19 – The Edinburg World Birding Center, 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd., will host “Animal Tracks Detectives” from 2 to 4 p.m. for a clue-finding program to learn about animals and their footprint tracks. Fee for this program is $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens, students, and children, and ages 5 and under free. Call ahead to register at 381-9922. Sep tember 19 – Celebrate National Public Lands Day volunteers are invited to lend a hand to clean up trash and debris at the Bahia Grande Unit of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge from 8 to 11 a.m. Families, school groups, scouts and individuals are encouraged to attend. The clean-up will take place at the paved parking area five miles south of Port Isabel off State Highway 48. Participants are asked to bring gloves and a water bottle, water refills and trash bags will be provided. To register a large group, or for more information, contact Ranger Mason at 748-3607, Ext. 119. Sep tember 26 – The Edinburg World Birding Center is hosting a Native Plant Day & Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with experts giving presentations on creating butterfly gardens and landscaping with native plants. There will also be a plant walk. Admission is free. The EWBC is located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd. Call 381-9922 for information. 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Tickets on sale for ¡Fandango! 2015
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DINBURG – The Museum of South Texas History has announced Gail Cappadona and Kathleen Pebley will serve as co-chairmen for the 39th annual fundraising auction ¡FANDANGO! 2015. It will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the museum at 200 N. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg. Inspired by the MOSTH “Save Our Jail Campaign,” this year’s theme, “Escape to Fun and Games” merges the world’s number one board game of “Monopoly,” which is as venerable as the museum’s 1910 jail. The theme provides an evening of fast-paced auction as patrons “Go to Jail,” “Get Out of Jail Free” or are “In Jail Just Visiting” while dining with friends. Funds raised provide for the museum’s preservation and education programs.
This Oct. 10 take a “Chance” and “Roll the Dice” with Mr. Monopoly at the ¡FANDANGO! 2015 “Escape to Fun And Games” fundraiser. Committee members are, left to right, Gail Cappadona (co-chair), Jim Brown, Kathleen Pebley (co-chair), Krys Weyand, Dusty Davenport and Mariella Gorena. Courtesy photo
Individual tickets are on sale for $150 per person. For more information, tickets or
tables, call Lynne Beeching at 383-6911.
Annual Hummingbird Festival returns Sept. 12
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cALLEN – The annual Hummingbird Days runs from 8a .m. to 1 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center, 600 Sunset I McAllen. Featuring native plants, tours, talks and arts, the festival celebrates the abundance of birds of all types, including a multitude of hummingbirds that fly through every year as they migrate to Mexico for the winter. From Texas Parks & Wildlife in Austin is Mark Klym presenting at 9 a.m. on “Hummingbird Garden Myths & Magic.” At 11 a.m. he will present “Hummingbird Migration: Who, What, When, Where & Why.” Plant experts Mike Heep and Betty Perez will talk on getting gardens ready for hummingbirds, and learn about hummingbird photog-
Reserved tables for 10 are available for $3,000 (Premium) and $1,500 (Standard).
Buff-bellied Hummingbird. Courtesy photo
E raphy from TexNEP. Take in the sanctuary starting at 8 a.m. for a Songbird Stroll, and themed garden tours are scheduled for 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. with Valley ex-
perts. The marketplace offers art, jewelry, feeders, books and more for sale. For more information, visit quintamazatlan.com or call 681-3370.
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Quinceanera, engagement, wedding, milestone anniversary* and milestone birthday** announcements are run FREE of charge in the Progress Times. The quinceanera, wedding, anniversary and birthday announcements should be submitted no later than two months after the event date. Engagement announcements must be submitted no later than three weeks prior to the wedding date. Quinceanera and milestone birthday photos are upper body, single column of the individual only; no group shots. Engagement, wedding and anniversary photos of the couple are run two columns in size. For questions or to obtain the appropriate form to submit with a photo, send an email to communitynews@progresstimes.net, call the Progress Times at 585-4893. Please include a contact name and phone number for all inquiries. Explanatory Statements for the November 3, 2015 Constitutional Amendment Election Proposition Number 1 (SJR 1) SJR 1 - Current law provides an exemption of $15,000 from the ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a residence homestead. The proposed amendment would increase this exemption to $25,000, starting in the tax year beginning January 1, 2015. In order to reflect the increased exemption on the homestead of a person 65 years of age or older or a disabled person, the proposed amendment would provide a reduction to the current limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes. The proposed amendment would protect school districts from all or part of the revenue loss by authorizing an appropriation of funds according to formulas set by the legislature. In addition, the proposed amendment would authorize the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision from reducing or repealing a homestead exemption adopted by the political subdivision. Finally, the proposed amendment would prohibit the imposition of a tax on the conveyance of real property, but would not prohibit the imposition of a business tax measured by business activity, a tax on the production of minerals, a tax on the issuance of title insurance, or a change in the rate of a tax in existence on January 1, 2016. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $25,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the
exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property.” Proposition Number 2 (HJR 75) HJR 75 - In 2011, voters approved a constitutional amendment to allow a surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran an exemption from ad valorem taxation from all or part of the market value on the disabled veteran’s residence homestead, as long as the surviving spouse had not remarried. The amendment did not apply to surviving spouses of veterans who died before 2011. This amendment would extend the exemption in such cases. The proposed amendment would apply only to ad valorem taxes imposed for a tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2016. The proposed amendment would appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.” Proposition Number 3 (SJR 52) SJR 52 proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal the requirement for the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the Commissioner of the General Land Office, the Attorney General, and any other officers elected statewide to reside in Austin, Texas, the state capital. Under current law, these statewide elected officers are required to reside in the capital of the State of Texas while in office. This amendment would not apply to the residency requirement for the Governor. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment repealing the requirement that state officers elected by voters statewide reside in the state capital.”
Proposition Number 4 (HJR 73) HJR 73 proposes a constitutional amendment that would grant the legislature the authority to pass statutes to allow a professional sports team charitable foundation to conduct charitable raffles under the terms and conditions imposed by general law. The laws passed under this authority may provide that the professional sports team charitable foundation may use proceeds from such charitable raffles to pay reasonable advertising, promotional, and administrative expenses. Any law enacted by this provision only applies to entities defined as professional sports team charitable foundations on January 1, 2016. Additionally, any law enacted by this provision may only allow charitable raffles to be conducted at games hosted at the home venue of the professional sports team associated with a professional sports team charitable foundation. The proposed amendment would appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit professional sports team charitable foundations to conduct charitable raffles.” Proposition Number 5 (SJR 17) SJR 17 proposes a constitutional amendment which would increase from 5,000 to 7,500 the maximum total population threshold of a county that is allowed to construct and maintain private roads as long as the county imposes a reasonable charge for the work. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment to authorize counties with a population of 7,500 or less to perform private road construction and maintenance.” Proposition Number 6 (SJR 22) SJR 22 proposes a constitutional amendment that would add the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife, including by use of traditional methods, in the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution. This right would be subject to laws and regulations intended to conserve
D I N B U R G / BROWNSVILLE – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will hold three events commemorating the sacrifices of men and women who lost their lives in the events of Sept. 11, 2001, a day in U.S. history that changed the nation. First is the annual 9/11 5K, “Taking Steps to Never Forget.” This walk/run event is from 6:30 to7:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, on the Edinburg Campus. Starting line is at the flagpole in front of the Student Services Building. It is open to UTRGV students, faculty and staff. For more information or special accommodations, contact CPT Brian J. Hutchinson at 665-3610. The Remembrance Event, in conjunction with Texas Southmost College, begins at 7:30 a.m. on the Brownsville Campus. Participants will meet at the flagpole in front of Gorgas Hall, TSC. It is open to UTRGV students, faculty and staff, and to veterans and their dependents
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and manage wildlife and to preserve the future of hunting and fishing. The proposed amendment would establish hunting and fishing as the preferred method of managing and controlling wildlife in Texas. The proposed amendment is not intended to affect any law or provision related to trespass, property rights or eminent domain, and would not prevent the legislature from authorizing a municipality to regulate the discharge of a firearm in a populated area in the interest of safety. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment recognizing the right of the people to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife subject to laws that promote wildlife conservation.” Proposition Number 7 (SJR 5) SJR 5 proposes a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of revenues from (1) the state sales and use tax, and (2) the tax imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle, to the State Highway Fund (SHF). Under current law, these funds would be deposited to the General Revenue Fund. Money deposited to the SHF is intended to be used only to construct, maintain, or acquire rights-of-way for public roadways other than toll roads; or to repay certain transportation-related debt. The proposed amendment would appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment dedicating certain sales and use tax revenue and motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue to the state highway fund to provide funding for nontolled roads and the reduction of certain transportation-related debt.”
Published by Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos, www.VoteTexas.gov, 1-800-252-VOTE (8683).
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If Mama ain’t happy… C
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hose ubiquitous researchers are at it again. This time they seem to have found the secret to a happy marriage. It’s all about husbands being nice to their wives, according to a report from the Association of Mature American Citi-
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zens. Experts at Rutgers University in New Jersey, the Universities of Chicago and California and up north at the University of Calgary appear to agree that when the wife is happy, the husband is happy, too.
Rutgers’ Professor Deborah Carr says it all comes down “to the fact that when a wife is satisfied with the marriage she tends to do a lot more for her husband, which has a positive effect on his life.” Calgary’s Dr. Susan Boon, an expert on interpersonal relationships, says both spouses need to remain positive if their marriage is to be
successful. Sociologist James Iveniuk in Chicago agrees. “Wives whose husbands show higher levels of positivity reported less conflict,” he says. And, psychologist Lian Bloch at UC Berkeley noted that his study showed that “a stable union depends on the wife’s happiness.”
OLLEGE STATION – Several local residents were among 1,850 students awarded diplomas during this summer’s commencement ceremonies. Mission residents receiving degrees were Selina
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Guerra, doctorate degree; Joshua S. Santelises and John Q. Womack, master’s; and Kelsey R. Mayer, Vanessa N. Peña and Ana K. Segura, bachelors. Also, from Sullivan City, Jessica G. Reyna received her bachelor’s. from pg 9
tin Rodriguez at 882-4297. The “Adorn and Remember” banner, commemorating the lives of the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day, can be signed at the Edinburg Campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chapel of the Lord’s Prayer and at the Brownsville Campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Student Union Lawn. For more information or special accommodations, contact Student Involvement at 665-2660.
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The observance celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of generations of Hispanic Americans. The heritage of regional Hispanic families will be remembered during this year’s National Hispanic Heritage Month at MOSTH through a sampling of donated collections. The program is included in the regular museum admission price and is free to MOSTH members.
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Maria Marta Calderon ISSION - Maria Marta Calderon, 81, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, at Paxvilla Hospice in McAllen. Mrs. Calderon was born in Carrillo Puerto, Durango, Mexico to Matilde Buendia and Jose Aguilera on Nov. 29, 1933. Survivors include her children, George Aguilera, San Juanita Vasquez, Silvia Christina Loya, Manuel Francisco Calderon Jr., and Marianne Odell; siblings, Matilde Aguilera, Paulita Aguilera, Vicente Aguilera, Jose Aguilera, Ruben Aguilera, Celestina Aguilera, Benito Aguilera, Rita Aguilera and Gloria Aguilera; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Francisco Calderon Sr.; her parents; and brothers, Manuel Aguilera and Juan Aguilera. Visitation was held on Sept. 10 at Ric Brown Family Funeral Home in Mission. Her remains were cremated. Roger P. Gerardy ISSION – Roger P. Gerardy, 79, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at his home in Mission. Mr. Gerardy was born on Aug. 29, 1936, to the late John and Evelyn Gerardy and grew up Springbrook, Iowa. He married Lois Kay Gerardy on Oct. 11, 1958, at St. Donatus Catholic Church. She preceded him in death, and he married Arminda Castillo on Sept. 6, 2013 in Mission. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He owned Gerardy Construction for many years. Survivors include his children, Dena Lampe, Randy Gerardy, Steve Gerardy and Rhonda Thill; wife, Arminda Castillo-Gerardy; siblings, Gene Gerardy, Lorraine Ruff, Betty Michels, Janis Jackson and John Jr. Gerardy; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also preceding him death were a sister, Shirley Fuegen, and a brother, David Gerardy. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m.
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with a funeral mass at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mission. James Shunso Kawamoto ISSION – James Shunso Kawamoto, 95, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, at his home in Mission. Mr. Kawamoto was well known in the agricultural community for his involvement in the Valley’s produce and citrus industry. He was born on May 5, 1920 in Stanton, Calif., to Bunichi and Miyako Kawamoto, who immigrated from Hiroshima, Japan, in the early 1900s. At age 2, he traveled to Japan, where he grew up and received his early Japanese education and was raised in the Buddhist faith. He returned to the United States by the age of 12 and spent the next years growing up in Compton, Calif. and attended Compton Junior College during the time when all Japanese Americans living on the west coast were notified of internment during WWII. He spent the next three and a half years interned at Poston, Ariz. Upon his release, Mr. Kawamoto worked in the auto industry in Detroit and then helped his father with their family truck farming operation in Houston. He traveled to the Valley to visit relatives where he met his future wife, Shizue “Susie” Sakai. They married and would spend the next 66 years together. In the Valley, he farmed vegetables, cotton, grain and melons and later became a citrus grower which he continued doing until 2014. He was recognized throughout his life for his farming achievements because of the quality of his fruit and vegetables. Survivors include his daughters, Joanne and Susan; sister, Kikuye Omura of Houston; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shizue; daughter, Carolyn Kawamoto Parsley; and a grandson, Drew Isamu Despain. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 11, from 6 to
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8 p.m. at Ric Brown Family Funeral Home in Mission. A funeral service will be held at on Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment follows at Valley Memorial Gardens in Mission. Rafael G. Villarreal ISSION - Rafael G. Villarreal, 71, passed away on Monday, Sept. 7, 2015. at Mission Regional Medical Center. Mr. Villarreal was born to Federico and Elena Villarreal on Nov. 30, 1943. Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe Villarrealk; children, Eleazar Villarreal, Elvia Salinas, Criselda Fuentes, Rafael Villarreal Jr., Diana Galaviz, Mayra Ayala, Jorge Villarreal, Guadalupe Cabrera, Rafael Villarreal Jr., Maria Elena Villarreal and Juan Jose Villarreal; siblings, Ruben Villarreal, Diana Turrubiates, Juanita Zamora, Sylvia Garcia, Juan Manuel Villarreal, Edelmiro Villarreal and Jose Luis Villarreal; and 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Guadalupe Canals, Federico Villarreal and Emma Hinojosa. A funeral service was held on Sept. 10 at Ric Brown Family Funeral Home in Mission. Burial followed at Lord and I Cemetery in Palmview.
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Jose Ascencion Aranda MISSION – A funeral service for Jose Ascencion Aranda was held on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, at Lord and I Funeral Home in Peñitas. Burial followed at Lord and I Cemetery in Palmview. Emilio Morin MISSION – Emilio Morin, 76, passed away on Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at Cima Hospice in McAllen. Tomas Olivarez MISSION - Tomas Olivarez, 95, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015 in McAllen. Daniel Tadeo Ramirez MISSION – Infant Daniel Tadeo Ramirez passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi. A fu-
Hidalgo County first in Texas to allow e-filing of criminal cases
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By DAVID A. DÍAZ halk up Hidalgo County as the first region in Texas that allows attorneys in all criminal cases to file pleadings and documents electronically – known as e-filing – as a result of a state law passed two years ago by Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, which will continue to bring the state’s court system into the paperless generation. Effective Tuesday, Sept. 1, the eyes of the state judicial system began looking at the use of e-filing in criminal cases in Hidalgo County, as the rest of the Texas prepares to follow Hidalgo County’s lead, beginning on November 1, in implementing a new system designed to improve justice for all. Canales is confident that his measure – House Bill 349, which was sponsored by Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, two years ago – will be a resounding success. HB 349 is designed to improve the delivery of justice in Hidalgo County, reduce costs to county taxpayers, attorneys and litigants, and take advantage of the latest neral was held on Sept. 8 at Ric Brown Family Funeral Home in Mission. Burial followed at Garden of Angels Cemetery in Abram. Ociel Treviño PEÑITAS – Ociel Treviño Jr., 23, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Carrizo Springs. A funeral mass was held on Sept. 7 at San Pablo Church in La Puerta. Burial followed at St. John’s Cemetery. Guadalupe Zamora PEÑITAS - Guadalupe Zamora passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015. A funeral mass was held on Sept. 9 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Peñitas. Burial followed at Peñitas Cemetery.
ChurCh DireCtory BREAD OF LIFE CHURCH 2820 N. Conway Ave. • 581-1411 CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 2322 N. McColl. - McAllen 682-2092 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 5609 S 29th St. - McAllen 682-4881 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Missonaries • 580-2570 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH 911 N. Main - McAllen 686-4241 CONWAY AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH 2215 N. Conway • 585-2413 EL FARO BIBLE CHURCH 15 miles W. of Mission on Exp. 83 Sullivan City, TX • 585-5617 EL MESIAS UNITED METHODIST 209 E. 6th • 585-2334 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 3 miles N. Shary Rd. • 581-1465 FAITH FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH 1 mile N. Exp. 83 on Tom Gill Rd. 519-6311 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1302 Doherty • 585-1442 FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 12th and Miller - Mission 585-7281 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1102 Ash St. • 585-4829 for worship schedule.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1101 Doherty • 585-1665
NORTH MISSION CHURCH OF CHRIST 1410 E. Mile 3 Rd. • 585-0146 Palmhurst
FREEDOM LIFE CHURCH 2214 W. Griffin Pkwy. • 519-7000 Mission
NORTH PALMVIEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH 7612 W. 6 Mile Ln.
GRACIA DIVINA MINISTRY 11809 N. Shary Rd. • 584-3112
ONLY THRU JESUS 1511 E. Mile 2 Rd. Mission • 918-760-1625
GREAT OAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH 2722 N. Conway • 451-5500 Mission IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA 1725 W. Griffin Parkway 581-9008 IGLESIA BAUTISTA BETANIA 851 S. Breyfogle Rd. • 585-5688 IGLESIA BAUTISTA CRISTO EL REY 1600 E. Bus. 83 - Mission IGLESIA BAUTISTA COLONIAL 3713 N. La Homa Rd. • 585-5332 IGLESIA BAUTISTA DEL VALLE 217 W. Mile 3 Rd. • 424-1602 Palmhurst IGLESIA DEL PUEBLO 7500 West Expressway 83 581-1900 IGLESIA DEL DIVINO REDENTOR 1020 North Los Ebanos Rd 585-5898 LA RESPUESTA CHURCH 405 W. 12th Street • 585-0787 MISSION CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1 mi. E. 495 • 585-6683 NEW HOPE AT THE BORDER 905 N. Conway • 369-3603
OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS One-half mile South Leo Avenue La Joya • 585-5223 OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH 6634 El Camino Real • Granjeno OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH 2.5 miles S. Conway (FM 1016) Mission OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH 620 Dunlap • 585-2623 OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY CHURCH 923 Matamoros St. • 581-2193
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tal (efiletexas.gov) allows filers to file documents until midnight during regular business days in both civil and criminal cases. As a result, attorneys have more flexibility and are no longer rushed to file documents at the courthouse before closing hour at 5 p.m.” Later this fall, Hidalgo County District Clerk Laura Hinojosa (no relation to Sen. Hinojosa) will organize a question-and-answer session for the area’s attorneys to help them better understand the e-filing system for criminal cases. The details of that event will soon be announced by District Clerk Hinojosa. There would be no cost to the county government to use the e-filing system for civil or criminal cases, and there would be no cost to litigants who are too poor to pay for the service, Canales added. Also under the new law, Hidalgo County can still allow traditional paper filing as well.
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PEÑITAS BAPTIST CHURCH 1/3 Mile S. of Exp.83 on FM 1427 583-6236
TEMPLO BIBLICO 5 Mile/Conway 581-4981or 585-3831
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PRIMERA IGLESIA DEL VALLE APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY 210 N. St. Marie. • 585-8651
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technological advances in the state’s legal system, the House District 40 lawmaker contends. “Courts have long been burdened with processing paper, a problem that continues to grow exponentially and largely unabated,” Canales said. “After more than 167 years of processing traditional filing, Texas Court Clerks are awash in the state’s judicial paper trail. Electronic filing offers a means to stem the paper tide.” Hinojosa, citing data provided by the Office of the Hidalgo County District Clerk, reported that in 2014, there were 5,170 criminal cases filed, in addition to 19,341 civil and family cases. “One of the key advantages of the e-filing system, both in civil and criminal cases, is it allows attorneys more time during the day to submit their motions, rather than face a 5 p.m. deadline,” the state senator explained. “The statewide e-filing por-
SPIRIT OF PEACE EV. LUTHERAN CHUCH 3104 Los Milagros Mission • 581-1822
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OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST CALLS US FROM THE CROSS AND HE CALLS US TO THE CROSS. THAT IS, TO BE FAITHFUL TO HIM AND TRUE TO OURSELVES IN THE STRUGGLES BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH, TRUTH AND HYPOCRISY, GOODNESS AND EVIL, BEAUTY AND UGLINESS. HE CALLS US TO ETERNAL LIFE AND LOVE! “Texas Friendly” spoken at all masses (and confessions)
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Saturday (English) ........................................... 4:00 P.M. Saturday (Spanish) .......................................... 7:00 P.M. Sunday (Spanish) ........................................... 7:30 A.M. Sunday (English)............................................. 9:00 A.M. Sunday (English)........................................... 10:30 A.M. Sunday (Tex-Mex) Mariachi Mass ......... (Noon)12:30 P.M. Sunday (Tex-Mex)............................................ 5:30 P.M. Monday - Wednesday & Friday (Tex-Mex) ....... 6:55 A.M. Thursday (Tex-Mex) ......................................... 7:00 P.M.
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events have not changed how he approaches his job. “It’s protecting people’s rights, their freedom of speech. They can say whatever they want and do what they want as long as it is in the parameters of the law. “I’ve always approached people with the same amount of caution, no matter what the circumstances are. When you’re doing this job, you always have to be on guard, always, no matter what.” He comes from a family of service. His father was a Marine, and other relatives are serving in the Army. A cousin is a trooper in West Texas. Gonzalez is a family man with three daughters, and he said they are supportive of his service. “They love it. One of my daughters asked if I could pick her up in uniform from school,” he said. Communities across the country have come together in support of police officers, and some officers on social media have even promoted more interaction with the community. Gonzalez enjoys his ability to do the same, but he has reservations about the future of such things based on current events. “I’ve seen these ads on Facebook about free hugs from an officer and that sort of thing, and I really think that it’s coming to a time where that is going to end,” he said. “One of the things they always told us in the academy was you never want it to be us versus them. You always want it to be us for them.” ORDINANCE 2015-13-0908 amending 2014-01-0527 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE WITHIN THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ALTON, TEXAS, HIDALGO COUNTY, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER SERVICES REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. READ, APPROVED, AND PASSED on this the 8th day of September, 2015. Salvador Vela, Mayor ATTEST: Baudelia Rojas TRMC|CPM, City Secretary ORDINANCE 2015-12-0908 Amendment to Ordinance 2015-06-0414, as amended AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2015-06-0414 OF THE CITY OF ALTON, TEXAS WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE 99-04 ARTICLE I AND II, SECTION 3017, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED, REVISING THE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERICAL SEWER BILLING RATE FOR ALL ALTON SEWER BILLINGS RATES, AND NOW REQUIRING ALL CITIZENS TO CONNECT TO SEWER SERVICE ADJACENT TO OR ABUTTING THEIR REAL PROPERTY, PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND OTHER MATTERS. READ, APPROVED, AND PASSED on this the 8th day of September, 2015. Salvador Vela, Mayor ATTEST: Baudelia Rojas TRMC|CPM, City Secretary
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 2015 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF PENITAS, TEXAS Notice is hereby given that, on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 6:30 pm, a public hearing will be held on the proposed 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Budget for the City of Peñitas, Texas, to be considered by Peñitas City Council. This budget hearing will be held at the Peñitas Public Library, 1111 S. Main St, Peñitas, Texas 78576. A copy of the proposed budget for adoption is available for inspection at City Hall. The public is invited to attend this Budget Hearing. Rodrigo “Rigo” Lopez Mayor, City of Peñitas, Texas
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City of Alton – Landscape/Hardscape Installation for Alton Fire Station
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The City of Alton will receive sealed bids for the Installation of Landscape and Hardscape at new Alton Fire Station until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2015 addressed to the City of Alton in the office of the city manager, Alton City Hall, 509 S. Alton Blvd., Alton, Texas 78573. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud as near as practical after 3:00 p.m. on the date of submittal at the Alton City Hall. Bids received after closing time will be returned unopened. Bid/Contract Documents, can be downloaded from the City of Alton web page address: www.alton-tx.gov, or you may obtain copies of same by contacting the office of: JEFF UNDERWOOD, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, LOCATED AT 509 S. ALTON BOULEVARD, ALTON, TX 78573 by calling (956) 432-0760 or by e-mailing your request to the following e-mail address: jeff. underwood@alton-tx.gov Equal Opportunity in Employment – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11275, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60. The City of Alton is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Alton reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding. In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating prices in any bid, the Owner reserves the right to consider the most advantageous construction thereof or to reject the bid. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Bids may be held by the City of Alton for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award.
PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on September 23, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 1201 East 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: A 3.95 acre tract of land out of Lot 282, and a portion of Hidalgo County Water District No. 14 Canal Right-of-Way East and Adjacent to said Lot 282, John H. Shary Subdivision, from (AO-I) Agricultural Open Interim to (R-1A) Large Lot Single Family; Rezoning: All of Lot 2, Mission Farm Estates, from (AOI) Agricultural Open Interim to (I-1) Light Industrial; Rezoning: A 12.11 acre tract of land out of Lot 304, John H. Shary Subdivision, from (AO-I) Agricultural Open Interim to (R-2) Duplex-Fourplex Residential; Rezoning: A 0.37 acre tract of land out of Lot 21-1, West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision, from (AO-I) Agricultural Open Interim to (R-2) Duplex-Fourplex Residential; and Rezoning: A .84 acre tract of land out of Lot 25-5, West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision, from (AO-I) Agricultural Open Interim to (C-3) General Business If a zoning is amended during the public hearing, it shall be pursuant to the City of Mission’s Amendatory Zone Policy Statement. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Anna Carrillo, City Secretary
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ANDERSON COLUMBIA CO., INC., has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for renewal of Air Quality Permit No. 5003A, which would authorize continued operation of a Hot Mix Asphalt Plant located on the east side of Abram Road at Mile 3 Road and approximately 2 miles north of US Highway 83, Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas 78572. Additional information concerning this application is contained in the public notice section of this newspaper.
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ORDINANCE 2015-004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PENITAS, TEXAS ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2012 EDITION WITH APPENDICES A-Q; AMENDING SECTION R105.2WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT; PROVIDING FOR PERMIT FEES; REPEALING ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE. Read, Considered, and Approved on third reading the 2nd day of September, 2015 at a regular called meeting of the city council of the City of Peñitas, Texas, at which a quorum was present and which was held in accordance with chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. Rodrigo “Rigo” Lopez, Mayor Attest: Ana Valdez, City Secretary
The City of Alton will receive sealed bids for the Installation of Landscaping at Main Street Park until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2015 addressed to the City of Alton in the office of the city manager, Alton City Hall, 509 S. Alton Blvd., Alton, Texas 78573. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud as near as practical after 3:00 p.m. on the date of submittal at the Alton City Hall. Bids received after closing time will be returned unopened. Bid/Contract Documents, can be downloaded from the City of Alton web page address: www.alton-tx.gov, or you may obtain copies of same by contacting the office of: JEFF UNDERWOOD, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, LOCATED AT 509 S. ALTON BOULEVARD, ALTON, TX 78573 by calling (956) 432-0760 or by e-mailing your request to the following e-mail address: jeff. underwood@alton-tx.gov Equal Opportunity in Employment – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11275, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60. The City of Alton is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Alton reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding. In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating prices in any bid, the Owner reserves the right to consider the most advantageous construction thereof or to reject the bid. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Bids may be held by the City of Alton for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidder’s qualifications prior to the contract award.
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN AIR PERMIT RENEWAL PERMIT NUMBER 5003A APPLICATION Anderson Columbia Co., Inc., has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for renewal of Air Quality Permit Number 5003A, which would authorize continued operation of a Hot Mix Asphalt Plant located on the east side of Abram Road at Mile 3 Road and approximately 2 miles north of US Highway 83, Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas 78572. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/hb610/index.html?lat=26.265833&lng=98.3925&zoom=13&type=r. The existing facility is authorized to emit the following air contaminants: particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less, organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide. This application was submitted to the TCEQ on August 11, 2015. The application will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, TCEQ Harlingen regional office, and the Speer Memorial Library, 801 East 12th Street, Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas, beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility’s compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review in the Harlingen regional office of the TCEQ. The executive director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. Information in the application indicates that this permit renewal would not result in an increase in allowable emissions and would not result in the emission of an air contaminant not previously emitted. The TCEQ may act on this application without seeking further public comment or providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met. PUBLIC COMMENT You may submit public comments, or a request for a contested case hearing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. The TCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application. The deadline to submit public comments is 15 days after newspaper notice is published. After the deadline for public comments, the executive director will prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the TCEQ’s jurisdiction to address in the permit process. After the technical review is complete the executive director will consider the comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. If only comments are received, the response to comments, along with the executive director’s decision on the application, will then be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments or who is on the mailing list for this application, unless the application is directly referred to a contested case hearing. OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING You may request a contested case hearing. The applicant or the executive director may also request that the application be directly referred to a contested case hearing after technical review of the application. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. Unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 15 days from this notice, the executive director may act on the application. If no hearing request is received within this 15-day period, no further opportunity for hearing will be provided. According to the Texas Clean Air Act § 382.056(o) a contested case hearing may only be granted if the applicant’s compliance history is in the lowest classification under applicable compliance history requirements and if the hearing request is based on disputed issues of fact that are relevant and material to the Commission’s decision on the application. Further, the Commission may only grant a hearing on those issues raised during the public comment period and not withdrawn. A person who may be affected by emissions of air contaminants from the facility is entitled to request a hearing. If requesting a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) applicant’s name and permit number; (3) the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing;” (4) a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the application and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the facility; and (6) a description of how you use the property which may be impacted by the facility. If the request is made by a group or association, the one or more members who have standing to request a hearing and the interests the group or association seeks to protect must also be identified. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a contested case hearing must be submitted in writing within 15 days following this notice to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. If any requests for a contested case hearing are timely filed, the executive director will forward the application and any requests for a contested case hearing to the Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. Unless the application is directly referred to a contested case hearing, the executive director will mail the response to comments along with notification of Commission meeting to everyone who submitted comments or is on the mailing list for this application. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact relating to relevant and material air quality concerns raised during the comment period. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission’s jurisdiction to address in this proceeding. MAILING LIST In addition to submitting public comments, you may ask to be placed on a mailing list for this application by sending a request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. Those on the mailing list will receive copies of future public notices (if any) mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk for this application. AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www.tceq.texas.gov/about/comments.html, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. If you communicate with the TCEQ electronically, please be aware that your email address, like your physical mailing address, will become part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the Public Education Program toll free at 1 800 687 4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. Further information may also be obtained from Anderson Columbia Co., Inc., P.O. Box 1829, Lake City, Florida 32056-1829 or by calling Mr. Josh Butler, Westward Environmental, Inc., at (830) 249-8284. Notice Issuance Date: August 14, 2015
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