About $1.8 million of debt owed to the City of Mission by the Shary Golf Course was struck from the ledgers this week, as the council unanimously voted to clean up that portion of its books. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/07/24/sha…

Superintendent Dr. Elaine Howard completed her first full year with Sharyland ISD, and board members described it as fast-paced but a resounding success. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/07/28/ref…

On Tuesday, the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court appointed nine people to serve on newly created emergency services district boards in the western part of the county. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/07/28/hid…

The Texas Legislature will hold hearings over the next few days to receive feedback from the public on proposed new congressional district lines, and State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa (D-McAllen) said he has not yet seen a map for consideration. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/07/28/tex…

The Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Tuesday appointed Ricardo Perez to the county’s vacant Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2, Place 1 seat. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/07/30/per…

La Joya, TX – La Joya ISD is proudly celebrating its very own Coach Manuel Ricky Garcia after he was named The Monitor’s 2025 All-Area Co-Coach of the Year. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/07/31/pal…

The City of McAllen is proud to announce the appointment of Elvira Alonzo to the position of Assistant City Manager, effective July 21, 2025. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/07/31/elv…

Edinburg, Texas – Edinburg resident and respected attorney Omar Ochoa officially filed to run for Mayor of his hometown on Monday, July 21, 2025, the first day to file for a place on the November ballot. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/08/01/att…

Sullivan City is considering appointing a new municipal judge who says she’ll work for free weeks after the city eliminated two paid judicial positions. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/08/04/sul…

The City of Mission unveiled its proposed new $68 million dollar budget and workshops scheduled each day next week will allow the public to listen in while the council finalizes the figures. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/08/04/mis…

Planned improvements inside Speer Memorial Library (SML) are on hold until external foundation repairs can be completed, and a persistent leaking roof can be repaired. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/08/05/spe…

An Edinburg man charged with three counts of theft in 2021 and 2022 switched attorneys late last month after being arrested following months of trying to come up with restitution for his alleged victims. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/08/11/all…

During its first regular meeting last month a new slate of Sullivan City councilmen voted to approve a flurry of significant changes, but council didn’t hold that meeting at city hall. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/08/11/cou…

Frustration over finances flared at a 7/28 WISD school board workshop during which one trustee called for an external financial audit and the district’s superintendent vocally defended operations from what he described as exceptional board negativity. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/08/12/fin…

La Joya ISD plans to implement a pay structure for principals based on student achievement. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/08/12/str…

As students prepare to return to school, area school districts are preparing to enforce a new state law which prohibits student cell phone use on school property. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/08/14/cel…

This year’s spotlight on the Eagles, who made the bold decision to move away from a coach who directed them to the playoffs in consecutive seasons, will be tremendous compared to years past as they seek their first district championship in five years. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/08/15/all…

The 25-26 Patriots squad is looking to restore the program’s championship reputation after last year’s disappointing 2-9 campaign. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/08/15/the…

In a split vote Wednesday Mission CISD trustees chose to name a fresh slate of board officers, selecting Dolores “Loli” Reyna as president. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/08/18/rey…

The La Joya City Council authorized its city manager to coordinate the demolition of the old City Hall building on Tuesday. ⬇️ progresstimes.net/2025/08/18/la-…