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Mayor seeks to avoid testifying in MEDC lawsuit
A judge is expected to rule today on the Mission mayor’s attempt to avoid testifying in lawsuit brought against the city’s economic development corporation. State Judge Joe Ramirez of 464th District Court state...
Oct 28, 2026No action on Mission city manager search
The Mission City Council took no action on its city manager search Tuesday. An agenda item Tuesday allowed council to take action on selecting applicants for interviews, interview procedures and scheduling, and...
Oct 20, 2026Mission mayoral candidates address infrastructure, development, and tax incentives at local forum
Mission, TX (KRGV) — The six mayoral candidates in Mission met on Wednesday for a forum to discuss their platforms. The candidates agreed Mission needs drainage and water service improvements to keep up with th...
Oct 16, 2026Three Mission Mayoral Candidates Present Different Approaches to Infrastructure, Economic Development and City Leadership
Three Mission Mayoral Candidates Present Different Approaches to Infrastructure, Economic Development and City Leadership Texas Border Business
Oct 15, 2026Mission’s Financial Condition Becomes Central Issue in Mayoral Race
Mission’s Financial Condition Becomes Central Issue in Mayoral Race Texas Border Business
Oct 15, 2026Mission Mayoral Candidates Clash Over City Finances, Leadership and Accountability
Mission Mayoral Candidates Clash Over City Finances, Leadership and Accountability Texas Border Business
Oct 15, 2026Six Mission Mayoral Candidates Present Competing Visions for City’s Future
Six Mission Mayoral Candidates Present Competing Visions for City’s Future Texas Border Business
Oct 15, 2026Former Mission media relations director quit after demotion, filing complaint
Former City of Mission Media Relations Director Sydney Hernandez resigned last month after being demoted and filing a complaint against Fire Chief Mike Silva, allegations that a city investigation found were unfounded.
Oct 12, 2026LIST: Rio Grande Valley cities hand out sandbags ahead of weekend rain
Several Rio Grande Valley cities are offering sandbag distribution ahead of expected rain Saturday and Sunday. Find pickup locations in Alamo, Donna, Hidalgo, Weslaco, and La Grulla.
Oct 1, 2026Mission allocates $2M for new water plant
Mission is planning to build a new water plant on the city's south side to support ongoing population and commercial growth. The city wants to build the plant near Military Highway, between Inspiration Road and...
Sep 24, 2026Mission begins phase two of $18.5M Taylor Road expansion
Taylor Road is getting a major overhaul as Mission pushes through the second phase of a road expansion project worth $18.5 million. The second phase covers a full reconstruction of Taylor Road from Business 83 ...
Sep 24, 2026