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Mission
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
Good morning, Mission. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ First responders in Mission, including firefighters and police officers, trained with DHR Health to receive ATV certifications for enhanced off-road rescue and search operations. KRGV
- ➤ Hidalgo County has begun the first phase of a $195 million drainage improvement project to prevent flooding, with completion expected by March 2025. KRGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hidalgo County District Attorney Palacios warns of legal consequences, including potential jail time, for students making school threats. KRGV
- ➤ Isaac Jake Gonzalez from Pharr, TX, received a five-year federal prison sentence for smuggling 115 migrants and sex trafficking a 15-year-old girl. FOX RGV
- ➤ A 49-year-old Mission man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child over five years. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ McAllen and San Luis Potosi sign MOU to bolster trade through the Anzalduas International Bridge, aiming to enhance two-way trade and expand economic ties. MyRGV.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ September's heavy downpours in Cameron and Hidalgo counties cause flooding and road closures, with more rain forecasted, despite only modest improvements in reservoir levels. MyRGV.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mission city council approves additional manpower for police and fire departments to cope with population growth, including new mental health officer roles. KRGV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley received a $30 million grant to create a Diabetes Center of Excellence, aiming to reduce diabetes and related amputations in the Rio Grande Valley. MyRGV.com
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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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Paint the Bowl of Giving: A Colorful Evening for Charity
Experience a vibrant painting party where community members can unleash their creativity while supporting the Food Bank RGV in their mission to fight hunger.
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2024 Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala: A Night in the Secret Garden
Celebrate community achievements at the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce's elegant gala featuring a cocktail reception, silent auction, live music, dinner, and an awards program.
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