The service will be held at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission. Born on June 21, 1949, the army soldier began his tour on June 29, 1970 and died on November 8, 1970 in Vietnam. The remains of the Pharr native were never recovered. Until now, he has not had a memorial service.   The City of Mission will also host a wreath laying c...

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  “It comes as no surprise that Randy would be chosen for this recognition. He is incredibly deserving and exemplifies what it means to be a great leader,” Mission Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña said. “The council and I are thankful that he continues to deliver guidance for our city.”   The event is held annually in conjunction with the city of H...

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Business leaders are conducting a short fireworks test launch on Saturday evening for a proposed 4th of July celebration in Mission. Residents should not be alarmed if they hear four loud booms at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 29. The fireworks testing will be held at Shary Golf Course to measure visibility and to shore up safety procedures. There will b...

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Mission, TX- The Mission Fire Department began its yearly hydrant testing around the city and now they have new technology in their arsenal to ensure the safety of residents. Firefighters have begun using Collector for ArcGIS, a new app courtesy of B2Z Engineering that allows them to input test information and update the location of each hydrant. The user ...

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Mission, TX- Mission firefighters are prepared to save four-legged family members thanks to a generous donation.  The Fetch Foundation, an Arizona-based nonprofit dedicated to saving animals, provided five “FIDO BAGs” to the Mission Firefighters Association Local 3609. The small red duffel bags, valued at $125, contain two oxygen masks – one small, one...

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING   The City of Mission will conduct several public hearings to solicit comments from interested residents and agencies for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The City is expecting to receive notification of the proposed fiscal year 2020 CDBG allocation, which is anticipated to be $915,349. Comments receiv...

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Mission, TX- The Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade of Oranges has grown to become one of the largest parades in South Texas, an annual tradition that attracts about 100,000 people. In addition to its signature floats made of citrus fruit, the parade features spirited marching bands, exciting dance performances, stunning citrus-themed pageant gowns, and a royal co...

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Mission, TX- The annual Mission Mayor’s International Brunch, a tradition that stretches back to the 1970s, will be another memorable one this year. The event will take place Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at the Mission Event Center. “This brunch is a unique opportunity for us to celebrate our international friendships and pay homage to the citrus industry, ou...

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Mission is the only RGV city to offer blind tennis program   Mission, TX- Players from around the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo and Mexico will hit the courts at the Boys & Girls Club of Mission Bannworth Unit for the International Blind Tennis Association Tournament on Saturday Jan. 18, 2020. As many as 20 players between the ages of 8 and 26 who are...

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Congressman Henry Cuellar will serve as keynote speaker   Mission, TX- The annual Mission Mayor’s International Brunch, a tradition that stretches back to the 1970s, will be another memorable one this year. The event will take place Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at the Mission Event Center. “This brunch is a unique opportunity for us to celebrate our inte...

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