Mission is cracking down hard on drunk drivers by becoming a 'No Refusal City.' This means if you're caught driving drunk, police can get a warrant for a blood sample, so don't even think about getting behind the wheel after drinking.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before, 5 the 90 before that.
Accepting grants provides funding for specific programs, potentially reducing the burden on the city's general fund.
Residents will benefit from enhanced traffic safety enforcement and improved solid waste management programs.
The business may face increased operational costs.
A weekend shooting outside an after-hours club in Hidalgo County has neighbors questioning their safety. The shooting happened in front of El Antro Nightclub on South Raul Longoria Road near Alberta Road...
Mission’s crime rate plummeted by 16 percent in the last six months, according to a new report by the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Crime Reporting System. First Responder Drone Lakota returns home...
Two Rio Grande Valley animal shelters now have certified staff to help spot the New World screwworm. Staff at Rio Grande City and Mission animal shelters took online training from the state to learn how to...
Weslaco wants to demolish 15 abandoned buildings it says are creating health hazards for surrounding neighbors. City crews identified the buildings as needing to be demolished or repaired. Photos shared at a...
Weslaco wants to demolish 15 abandoned buildings it says are creating health hazards for surrounding neighbors. City crews identified the buildings as needing to be demolished or repaired. Photos shared at a...
MISSION, TEXAS (June 10, 2026) — Mission CISD leaders, safety personnel, community partners, and stakeholders gathered on June 8 for the District Safety and Security Committee Meeting, continuing the...
The city is installing new traffic controls, including a speed hump and a four-way stop, to address resident safety concerns in specific neighborhoods.
The council discussed accepting grant funds for traffic safety and solid waste programs. These grants can help fund important city services without direct local tax increases.
A proposed ordinance amendment aims to establish clearer security requirements for venues selling alcohol, particularly event centers, to enhance public safety.
Mission will participate in a regional program to collect data on trail and sidewalk usage by installing equipment on its Hike and Bike Trail.
The Mission Police and Fire Departments are seeking to secure significant grant funding to enhance public safety operations.
Ricardi Café wants to serve alcohol with meals, which requires a special permit. Staff recommended approval with conditions, including a two-year limit and a waiver for proximity to homes.
The council approved the submission of multiple grant applications totaling over $5 million for the Fire and Police departments to acquire equipment and support operations.
The council approved submitting multiple grant applications totaling over $1.5 million for police department initiatives, including mental health, body cameras, and victim assistance.
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