Good Day
Mission
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Good morning, Mission. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rio Grande Valley residents can volunteer as Shelter Heroes to help flood victims in Kerr County by assisting with shelter operations, meal distribution, and emotional support. Volunteers must complete online training & are offered travel assistance along with a $35 daily meal rate by the American Red Cross & Just Serve South Texas. KRGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cristobal Stephan Garzez, 28, was arraigned yesterday in Harlingen on charges of intoxication manslaughter, failure to stop and render aid, and controlled substance possession after a crash on Expressway 83 that killed David Zapata, aged 46—his bond is set at $725,000 and he must remain in the Rio Grande Valley under court conditions. KRGV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ IDEA Public Schools will host three back-to-school backpack giveaways at Rio Grande Valley campuses. The first event is on Saturday, July 12 at IDEA San Juan from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.—the first 500 students with a guardian will receive backpacks filled with supplies, with further giveaways on July 19 at IDEA La Joya and July 26 at IDEA Sports Park where local businesses will offer services. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Vicente Gonzalez said that the Big Beautiful bill is now law – it provides the largest tax cut for middle and working-class Americans and funds border security. He added that recent ICE raids in the Rio Grande Valley led to dozens of arrests and affected local businesses. KRGV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The RGV Red Crowns had two recent home games canceled when Dallas teams could not travel, leaving fans disappointed. President Jamal Fayyad said the team is planning a friendly match and two extra home games for season ticket holders — while refunds for single game tickets are issued. KRGV
-
Back To School Comedy Charity Show
8-10 p.m. — 5x5 Brewing Co. — Donations accepted — Enjoy a night of laughter while supporting local students with necessary school supplies.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
~ Unknown
About Good Day Mission
Welcome to the Good Day Mission, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Mission, Texas community. If you like the Good Day Mission, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Mission.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Mission and across Texas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Mission
A free Mission community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaymission.com/sitemap