Our Mission City Council declares its appreciation to the teachers of the Sharyland and Mission Consolidated Independent School Districts and congratulates those awarded as the 2016 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR! Mission TX – Police and Fire Memorial Ceremony 2016 Mission’s Tardeada Zapateada was an evening filled with food, music and a variety of entertainment! Our Mission Crime Stoppers said “Thank You” to our brave men and women in blue – with an appreciation breakfast that included blue tinted pancakes! We are grateful for our Mission Police Officers! Mission City Council Meeting 05/17/2016 The City of Mission enjoyed giving the Texas Tropical Trail Region a tour of our City’s highlights – including visits to our Mission Historical Museum, La Lomita Chapel and William Jennings Bryan house. The Texas Tropical Trail Region is a participant in the Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Heritage Trails Program and strives to identify, preserve, interpret, and promote the natural, historic, and cultural resources of our beautiful South Texas. Congratulations to our Mission City Councilmen, Dr. Armando Ocaña and Ruben Plata, who took the Oath of Office at the City of Mission’s Swearing-in Ceremony. We would like to give a shout-out to our Mission Volunteer Firefighter, Rene Pena, for rescuing the puppy in this picture! A young man walked into Mission’s Central Fire station with the puppy, who had gotten his head stuck inside the wheel of a lawn mower. Firefighter Pena was able to carefully remove the entrapped puppy using cutters. Thankfully, the puppy was not injured and is doing fine! During our annual Police Officer and Firefighter Memorial Ceremony, the City of Mission remembered and honored the fallen heroes who lost their lives for the safety and protection of others. Our Mission Crime Stoppers handed out flowers to mothers at the Mission Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for Mother’s Day Weekend! The City of Mission would like to congratulate the following Mission Police Officers who received a promotion: David Meza – Lieutenant. Jorge Saenz – Sergeant. Salvador Trevino – Corporal. Hiram Flores – Corporal. Thank you for protecting and serving the citizens of Mission! Our Mission Community united in prayer at our Mayor Beto Salinas’ Annual Prayer Luncheon. Thank you to special guest, Koy Detmer, for being the featured speaker, and thank you to everyone who participated. Mission City Council Meeting 05/03/2016 “Terry” is a very active and affectionate terrier mix who needs a home! If you would like to meet “Terry” and make her a part of your family, please contact our City of Mission Adopt-a-Pet Program at 580-8741. Our Boys and Girls Club of Mission wrapped-up its Health and Wellness Week with a City-Wide Mission-Fit Event! Residents took part in Zumba, Karate, and Crossfit classes and learned about healthier eating habits – All in an effort to promote a healthier, happier community! Our Speer Memorial Library held an artist reception for the opening of Mujtaba H. Naqvi’s newest exhibit: “Ride with Me.” Naqvi is a Pakistani artist who made the RGV his home over a decade ago. Speer Memorial Library was the first place Naqvi volunteered after moving to the U.S. His exhibit will be on display inside the library’s community room through September. Viewing is free and open to the public. ‹ Previous«103104105106107»Next ›