Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Good morning, Mission. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle is seeking community help to recover items lost in a 1970 arson attack for a new exhibit, showcasing resilience and faith through preserved relics. KRGV
- ➤ Mission has inaugurated a $6.6 million public safety facility to improve emergency services and community safety, signaling a significant investment in local infrastructure. FOX RGV
- ➤ Nikki Rowe High School's Student Council is hosting a memorial for Adan De La Cruz, who died after an injury at a house party, with three charged for providing alcohol to minors. KRGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Alvaro Dario DeArmas, wanted since 2009 for a McAllen murder, has been indicted at the state level after his federal case was dropped due to exhaustive but unsuccessful efforts to locate him. MyRGV.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mission CISD appointed Cris Valdez as superintendent finalist and Jesus Daniel Martinez to the board's Place 7 seat, marking significant leadership changes. MyRGV.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An appeals court dismissed Sonia Treviño's appeal as moot against her election loss to Ramon Segovia for Hidalgo County Precinct 3, Place 1 justice of the peace, due to time constraints, allowing Segovia's victory to stand. MyRGV.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mission, Texas, hosts a two-day conference focusing on drug prevention, mental health, and fostering community safety partnerships. FOX RGV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Enter to win two free tickets to the Masked Mania Lucha Libre event at Bert Ogden Arena with no purchase necessary. FOX RGV
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Latina Leadership Conference & Expo 'With Strength and Heart'
Experience a day of empowering workshops, insightful discussions, and vibrant networking opportunities focused on women's leadership and personal development.
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Grupo Pesado Concert
Experience a live concert by the renowned Grupo Pesado at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.
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1st Annual Mariachi Festival Celebration
Celebrate the vibrant traditions of mariachi music and dance featuring Mariachi 7 Leguas, UTRGV Ballet Folklorico, and talented youth musicians from the Rio Grande Valley.
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~ Richard Feynman
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