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  • The Alamo Train Crash of 1940 with Juan P. Carmona & Taylor Seaver

    What began as a podcast project with Donna High School’s Mexican American Studies class has now blossomed into a book project with a publication date of February 2024. The Alamo Train Crash of 1940 was when a train collided with a truckload of farmworkers on their way to work in the fields. The crash resulted in the deaths of 29 people and the emotional scarring of all those involved. It would also be a contributing factor to transportation safety changes in Texas. The families affected by the crash would see both struggles and accomplishments as they dealt with the loss of family members as well as their breadwinners. Juan Carmona (author of the Alton Bus Crash) and his co-author Taylor Seaver De La Fuente, who narrated the podcast and is now a graduate student at UTRGV, will share their research and tell the story of a seminal event in RGV history.

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  • Growth Continues in Mission

    The Mission EDC held a ceremony to celebrate TWO new hotels coming to Mission! The Mission Event Center district will be transformed with the addition of the Residence Inn by Marriott and Avid/Candlewood Suites. Visitors will have a wonderful stay near shopping, dining, and all the events at the Mission Event Center!

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  • Santa Teams Up with the Mission Police Department

    Santa isn't just delivering presents this holiday season – he's teaming up with our police officers to spread a crucial message! πŸŽ…πŸš”Β  Stay on Santa's good list, don't drink and drive! The Mission Police Department will increase enforcement from December 13, 2023, to January 1, 2024, through TxDOT’s STEP program. Let's keep our roads safe and celebrate responsibly this holiday season. #DontDrinkandDrive #SantaSaysNoToDWI #HolidaySafety

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