Progress Times

After losing key players through the first two weeks of the season, the Sharyland Pioneer Diamondbacks are focusing on building up and getting healthy before district play begins in two weeks. Progress Times spoke with Pioneer head football coach Eddie Galindo. In an interview, he said the team is still in a good position despite recent injuries, and that they remain focused on preparations for district. “We got some key players banged up.” Galindo said.

The Palmview Lady Lobos volleyball team completed the latest step in their program maturation in their Tuesday night district opener after winning the final three sets against the rival Mission Veterans Lady Patriots (21-25, 25-17, 25-23, 25-21). The now 17-6, 1-0 Lady Lobos will carry their undefeated district record on the road tomorrow against the Roma Lady Gladiators.

September 11 – The Mission Fire Department invites the community to the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Mission Central Fire Station, 415 W. Tom Landry St. September 11 – The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2026 Latina Leadership Conference will be held at the Mission Event Center in Mission. Registration at 8 a.m. and concludes at 6 p.m. Latina professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders will have a full day of empowerment, networking, and leadership development.

Marco Cantu MISSION – Marco Aurelio Cantu, 72, passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Edinburg. Joshua Colunga EDINBURG – Joshua Colunga, 19, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at his home. Guadalupe Davila EDINBURG – Guadalupe Davila, 54, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at McAllen Medical Center. Nancy Fears MISSION – Nancy Kay Fears, 84, passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at her home. Linda Glass McALLEN – Linda Ann Glass, 86, passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in McAllen.

September 11-12 The City of Edinburg hosts the 12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events Center, 315 W. McIntyre St. This year’s festival spotlights 31 standout independent works. Events range from the red-carpet opening night to a red-carpet awards gala, with a pitch competition and workshops between. Admission rates are Single Film Block, $5; Single Day Pass, $10; Full Festival Pass, $25 (excludes gala entry); and Awards Gala Ticket, $65.

EDINBURG — The Hidalgo County Head Start Program allegedly paid an imposter masquerading as a representative of its food service provider $235,457.20 in 2024, continuing to pay the fraudster even after being alerted about the likely theft. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office arrested Susan Ware, 57, of Cucamonga, California in May of 2025 and charged her with felony theft in the second-degree for allegedly misappropriating the program’s funds.

An unrepaired leaking roof on a 35-year old building may have caused the Mission Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) house of cards to fall. The Mission city council will decide on Tuesday whether to conduct a comprehensive financial audit of the MEDC and the move comes just as its CEO Teclo Garcia announced his departure from the position. Garcia’s letter to city leadership on August 31 stated that he will retire effective September 11.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code that Troon Beverages of Texas, LLC has filed its Application for the Wine & Malt Beverage Retail Dealer’s On-Premise Permit, for the operations of Putter’s Grill at Los Lagos Golf Course, to be located at 1720 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. – Aaron Green – Manager – Troon Golf, LLC – Sole Member

Attention Bidders McAllen Independent School District is accepting submittals on the following items: No.:     Description: 2027-1009Request for Offer (“RFO”) – Field Naming Sponsorship Deadline: 09/18/2026 10:00 AM (CT) Location:Purchasing Services. 2000 N. 23rd St., McAllen, Texas 78501 Interested respondent may obtain specifications and information at https://mcallenisd.ionwave.net/Login.aspx. The District prefers and encourages respondent to submit their RFO electronically, through Ionwave.

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Alton will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall Legislative Chambers located at 509 S. Alton Boulevard to consider the following request: Si desea información en español, llame al departamento de Planeación de la Ciudad de Alton, (956) 432-0730. REZONE REQUEST: Osiris Gonzales, owner, is requesting to Rezone a Tract at 1100 N. Inspiration Blvd.