What’s Going on in Mission | City of Mission

Our Mission Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña met with Representatives of the Governor of Tamaulipas to discuss relations between the City of Mission and Mexico. Representatives included: Fernando Olivera Rocha – Secretario de Turismo, Alma Laura Amparán Cruz – Alcaldía de Altamira, and Xico González – Alcalde de Cuidad Victoria. The City of Mission and the Representatives from Mexico are looking forward to working together to ensure both regions prosper.
The Texas Citrus Fiesta’s 2019 Disney Characters Hollywood Movies Shoebox Floats are on display at our Mission City Hall! Mission elementary students have created the miniature floats for the past 81 years – using many of the same local agricultural products used to cover the Parade of Oranges Floats! Stop by City Hall this week, between the hours of 8AM and 5PM, to see the impressive display of shoebox floats!
The Mission Food Pantry expands its operations to better serve the citizens of Mission!
Mission TX – MHM Lecture Series: Agriculture in the Rio Grande Valley
Congratulations to our City of Mission City Secretary Vital Statistics Department for being awarded the “2018 Exemplary 5 Star Award” from the Texas Department of State Health Services – for the fifth year! The Department was one of only two cities in Hidalgo County to receive the Exemplary recognition! Our Mission Mayor and Council say “thank you” to the City of Mission City Secretary Vital Statistics Department for proudly representing the City of Mission with the upmost standards and ethics.
Our City of Mission Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña and City Council honor our Mission CISD, Sharyland ISD, and La Joya ISD School Board Members during School Board Recognition Month. We thank our board members for their dedication and hard work, and for their efforts in molding an educational system that meets the needs of children of today and our future.
Our Mission Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña and City Council honor the life of Mission native, Maria Estella Guerra Salinas, who passed away on December 24th, 2018, at the age of 91. Estella held many esteemed positions and accolades during her lifetime – including being named Mission’s 1992 Woman of the Year! Estella was instrumental in making our Mission Historical Museum a reality – continuing to serve as a member until her death. We are grateful for the service Estella provided to the City of Mission, and we extend our most sincere condolences to the Salinas family.
The City of Mission Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña and City Council wish longtime Mission Resident, Esperanza Barrera Vasquez, a HAPPY 101ST BIRTHDAY and a blessed year ahead! To celebrate Esperanza’s birthday, the City gifted her a blanket bearing the image of Mission’s namesake, La Lomita. Take a minute to read Esperanza’s bio – It begins in the year 1917!
TRAFFIC ALERT: The City of Mission has a ROAD CLOSURE on Mayberry Rd within the area of Bryce to 495. – Northbound lanes are closed on Mayberry from Country Club to Volz. Southbound lanes remain open. Drivers headed North on Mayberry between Country Club and Volz are asked to avoid the area, or follow the marked detour. The Closure is due to road work and will last from 2 to 7 days. Thank you for your cooperation.
The Texas Citrus Fiesta held its Product Costume Show, themed – “Texas Citrus Fiesta Celebrates Hollywood Movies” – at our Mission Community Center! The Product Costume Show is a display of folk art that originated in the RGV 81 years ago (one year after the start of the TCF). Costumes in the show are created from locally grown agricultural products! Local elementary kids also displayed their miniature floats in the “Shoebox Float Contest,” and contestants took part in the “Ultimate Grapefruit Pie Baking Showdown.” All of these events will lead up to the famous “Parade of Oranges” that will take place on January 26th at 3PM – with Merced Solis, aka Tito Santana, serving as the Grand Marshal!
Our Mission Historical Museum held its latest Lecture Series – “Agriculture in the RGV” featuring Brad Cowan – County Extension Agent, Agriculture. We thank MHM for offering our Community educational history that provides perspective and creates better informed citizens!
Mission Native and WWE Legend and Hall of Famer, Merced Solis (aka Tito Santana), will be the Texas Citrus Fiesta’s Parade of Oranges Grand Marshal, as invited by our Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña! We are honored to have the 1971 Mission High School graduate, former professional football player, AND professional wrestler – turned teacher, represent the City of Mission in the TCF! Make plans to see Merced Solis, aka Tito Santana, on January 26th, as the City of Mission celebrates the Parade of Oranges!
The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce held its 24th Annual Mission Community Health and Wellness Fair (FREE) from 7AM to Noon on Saturday, January 12th, at our Mission Event Center! The event provides free screenings, awareness and health education.
Our Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the upcoming opening of Jimmy’s Egg, located at 614 N. Shary Rd in Mission! The Public Grand Opening will be held on Monday, January 14th, from 6AM – 2PM. Welcome to the Community, Jimmy’s Egg!
During President Trump’s visit to the Valley, our Mission Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña urged visiting Washington politicians to review and change any plans that would place our City’s historical landmarks, such as our namesake – the La Lomita Chapel, behind the wall.
The City of Mission is excited to announce our Mission Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña has invited Merced Solis (aka Tito Santana) to serve as this year’s 82nd Annual Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade of Oranges Grand Marshal! We are honored to have the 1971 Mission High School graduate, former professional football player AND professional wrestler represent our City as Grand Marshal as we pay homage to the influence the citrus industry has had on the City of Mission and the entire RGV! Celebrate the Parade of Oranges with us on January 26th at 3PM, as hundreds of brightly colored floats, adorned in Valley citrus and agricultural products, travel South on Conway, from 495 to 1st Street!

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