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The Sharyland Rattlers, La Joya Palmview Lobos, and La Joya Coyotes will all battle central Texas teams in the Regional Semi-Finals this weekend. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/05/15/thr…

The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville last week settled a lawsuit filed by a man who says an Edinburg priest’s affair with his wife tore his family apart. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/05/14/sui…

The South Texas ISD Board approved on April 29 a $235,000 three-year contract with Sandra Ochoa. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/05/13/sti…

The Mission CISD community elected three new board members in the May 2 election — Abby Reyna, Victor O’Caña and Beto Garza.​ FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/05/12/thr…

Sharyland ISD constituents have spoken — Meagan Sullivan and Julio Cerda will each serve another three years on the school board, and there will be no bond. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/05/12/sha…

Several Mission firefighters recently accused of harassing a coworker with a disability have been cleared by an investigation completed by a Harlingen law firm that is on a retainer with the city. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/05/11/ext…

The Palmview City Council voted Tuesday to accept the resignation of Michael Leo and approved a resolution honoring him for his time leading the city. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/05/11/pal…

Her name is Amabely “Bely” Rodriguez and she is one of the top girls’ high school golfers in the state of Texas. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/05/09/at-…

After tough first round matchups, the Sharyland Rattlers, La Joya Palmview Lobos and La Joya Coyotes are moving onto the Area round of the UIL State Playoffs; one step away from heartbreak and one step closer to a state championship. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/05/09/thr…

The Mission city council’s actions on April 28 ensure no new commercial car washes will be established within its city limits for the foreseeable future. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/05/05/car…

Two of La Joya ISD’s cabinet members resigned this semester, saying family matters prompted them to leave the school district. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/05/05/two…

The La Joya school district honored the life and legacy of Emilio Cantu, LJISD’s former mariachi director, who died Jan. 26 at 81 years old. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/05/05/hon…

Congratulations to golfer Amabely Rodriguez who signed today to play collegiately at @JavelinaSports Texas A&M-Kingsville!!! But, she isn’t quite through being a MVMHS Patriot superstar…We want to give Amabely our support as she is heading to the state golf tournament!!!!

It’s May 1st and five of the seven baseball teams from the Mission, Sharyland and La Joya school districts, the Big 7, have earned the right to extend their seasons into the 2026 UIL State Playoffs. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/05/01/cin…

Today at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio, Texas, several student athletes from the Sharyland Rattlers boys’ track and field team will step onto the track with visions of gold on their minds and the fire of an entire community beneath their spikes. progresstimes.net/2026/05/01/two…

The event, held in Mission, honored a century of the club’s commitment to serving the community. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/04/30/mis…

The La Joya ISD Board of Managers upheld the administration’s decision to terminate Pedro Zurita’s contract because he “exercised poor judgement” in an interaction with a student. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/04/29/pal…

The Mission city council is set to vote on Tuesday whether to repeal an ordinance that banned the development of new car washes for six months, after a lawsuit was filed in federal court. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/04/30/cit…

Sharyland ISD leaders have made a concerted effort to meet the community where they are, hosting bond briefings in multiple formats and settings to ensure families and stakeholders are informed ahead of the upcoming $250 million bond election. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/04/27/sha…

So let’s take a look at these three teams by looking back at how they got here and looking forward to whom, when and where they play next. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/04/24/see…