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  • Halloween on Wheels Trunk or Treat Festival

    Come and join us for our Halloween on Wheels Trunk or Treat Festival Friday 6-9pm, at Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Road. Residents are encouraged to bring skateboards, roller blades, strollers, scooters and bikes to ride around the Event Center. Helmets are recommended. There will be FREE candy, hot dogs and refreshments. Families can also enjoy a m...

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  • Mission recognized nationally – as a pet-friendly city

    The City of Mission has received the official BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ certification, as part of the Mars Petcare BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program, showcasing its commitment to creating a pet-friendly community. More people than ever view pets as members of the family, and with 85 million pet-households in the United States, the City of Mission is on the f...

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  • Mission to forge ties with Mazatlán

    The City of Mission is gearing up to sign a sister city agreement with Mazatlán, a Mexican town along the Pacific shoreline in the state of Sinaloa. The signing will take place Wed. Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. at the Mission Event Center.   “Together, Mission and Mazatlán will work to stimulate economic growth, promote tourism and encourage cultural interac...

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  • MISSION FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTS OPEN HOUSE FOR FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

    In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, the Mission Fire Department invites community members to attend a Fire Prevention Open House today, October 4, from 6-8 p.m., at Leo Peña Placita Park in downtown Mission. There will be food, fun and games for the entire family as well as safety demonstrations for the kids. This year, the National F...

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  • City of Mission to Bolster Fire Prevention Efforts with FM Global Grant

    The City of Mission Fire Department has received a $2,230 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers. The award will be used to purchase digital cameras with accessories to assist with fire investigations. The cameras will help fire investigators more efficiently examine and determine the cause of a fire....

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  • MERIT PROJECT TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL BUSINESSES

    The City of Mission and Mission Prosperity Ventures were recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration under the agency’s Economic Adjustment Assistance projects that help communities design and implement strategies to bring about change to their economy in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The EDA grant is ...

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  • Mission PD hosting drive-thru backpack giveaway – Children will receive school supplies and vaccines will be available

    The Mission Police Department has teamed up with Driscoll Health Plan to host a school supply drive-thru giveaway on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Mission PD, 1200 E. 8th Street. Children must be present to receive a backpack and the supplies will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Police officers will be distributing about 800 backpacks. Patron...

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  • Mission PD to host Crime Victims’ Ceremony – One mile walk & butterfly release will be held to honor crime victims

    The City of Mission Police Department will be holding a remembrance walk and ceremony in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Join Mission city leaders and first responders on Thursday, April 22nd as they honor victims and support survivors of crime. A walk to honor victims will be held at 5 p.m., followed by a special ceremony at approximately 6...

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  • Second dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic set in Mission

    The City of Mission in partnership with Hidalgo County, Precinct 3 Commissioner’s Office, Mission CISD and Sharyland ISD will host a second dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, March 16.   The 2nd dose is only for people who received a first dose at the following dates and locations: Feb. 16 at Mission Event Center Feb. 17 at the Mission Hig...

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