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1 Million Cups (1MC) Alton en Español is one of more than 100 chapters across the nation seeking to provide business owners the opportunity to share ideas and connect with other leaders in the community. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/07/27/alt…

In a July 14 La Joya City Council meeting, the city gave approval for the city manager to negotiate a commercial lease agreement with the PossAble Dream Foundation. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/07/20/dre…

The long‑anticipated federal trial of Mission businesswoman Veronica Inez O’Caña ended with a guilty verdict on charges of money laundering, bribery and witness tampering. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/07/20/jur…

Del Paz’s grievance was one of two the board discussed behind closed doors in executive session for almost three and a half hours in February before voting to acknowledge them and take corrective action in relation to them. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/07/20/two…

Mission’s crime rate plummeted by 16 percent in the last six months, according to a new report by the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Crime Reporting System. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/07/11/eye…

The city of Mission and the Mission EDC took a risk when they held a press conference on June 19 to announce they had a buyer for Cimarron Country Club, as they didn’t formally close the land deal until almost two weeks later. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/07/11/cim…

Witness says former Mission school board president accepted $30,000 in bribes valleycentral.com/news/local-new… via @CBS4RGV

Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza delivered the 2026 State of the City Address on July 8 at the Mission Event Center to outline ongoing developments, future projects and accomplishments over the past years. The theme for the address was “Mission Driven.” ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/07/11/mis…

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has not released the final scores for the 2026 STAAR test, but early results show a decline in Sharyland ISD student performance. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/07/11/pre…

The Mission city council accepted its late annual audit on June 26, nine months after its due date, and learned that it remains in violation of its own ordinance which requires the city to maintain two months’ worth of operating expenses in reserve. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/07/11/cit…

The La Joya school district will use $7 million from its rainy-day fund to invest in transportation and facility upgrades. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/07/11/boa…

The Edinburg school board selected Gisela Saenz as the district’s interim superintendent in a split vote Tuesday, June 23. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/07/07/edi…

The RGV Sports Hall of Fame held its induction ceremony on June 20 in Mission, accepting two of Mission’s own athletes and one state championship squad in its 2026 class, alongside six other athletes and coaches from across the Rio Grande Valley. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/07/02/mis…

The City of Mission and Mission Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced the 200-acre golf course’s $2.5 million sale to a new investor group last Friday. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/06/29/pro…

Sharyland ISD’s 2026-27 compensation plan includes a 2% raise for most employees, an equity adjustment for bus drivers and an end to annual stipends, which has some teachers worried about how they’ll make ends meet. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/06/29/sha…

As kids ages 5-17 participate in the club’s various programs, they learn life skills and form relationships that last them well beyond their membership. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/06/24/boy…

The City of Granjeno is expressing appreciation to residents, partners and volunteers following a successful laptop distribution event aimed at expanding digital access for local families. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/06/23/gra…

As part of the meeting, district officials shared updates related to the ongoing audit process and the district’s continued work to address safety procedures, strengthen campus readiness, and ensure compliance with state safety requirements.⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/06/19/mis…

The La Joya ISD Board of Managers approved a 3% midpoint raise and a balanced $258.9 million budget for 2026-27. FOR STORY: Message us, Link in Bio, or ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/06/19/3-r…

As director of the Mission Historical Museum, Cynthia “Cyndi” Lopez spends her days preserving artifacts, uncovering stories, and helping others understand the history and identity of the community she calls home. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2026/06/16/fro…