Mission is located in Hidalgo County, just west of McAllen, Texas. The city was founded in 1908, when the Missouri Pacific Railroad established a railway station four miles north of the La Lomita Chapel, which was itself constructed in 1762. The city that grew up around this rail station took its name from the chapel, and Mission was founded.
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Features a film by a lawyer turned filmmaker, who investigated and chronicled the toxic poisoning of four generations of Latinos in Mission, Texas. In Mission, more than thirty chemical companies produced multiple deadly chemicals at the Helena Chemical Plant, including Agent Orange. An overview of the film and the crew are given, including an interview with the director.
http://www.americanorange.com/
The official municipal web site provides information on the city of Mission, Texas government. There is also a calendar of local events and a list of jobs with the city government.
http://www.missiontexas.us/
Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a membership organization working for the development of business opportunities in Mission, Texas and the surrounding area. A profile of the community is featured, along with a calendar of local events, and a membership directory.
http://www.missionchamber.com/
Mission Consolidated Independent School District
Mission CISD is a public school district operating two 4-A high schools, four junior high schools, fourteen elementary schools, an alternative campus, and a Newcomers Academy for recent immigrants in grades two through five, each of which are profiled here, along with district departments and calendars.
http://www.mcisd.net/
Mission Economic Development Authority
MEDA is a non-profit organization created for the purpose of encouraging the expansion and development of economic growth within the City of Mission and surrounding areas. A board and staff directory is available, along with a schedule of events and economic news.
http://www.missioneda.org/
The MPD is the primary law enforcement agency in the City of Mission, Texas. Its administrative offices and divisions are profiled here, along with a directory of contacts, and a description of its programs.
http://www.missionpolice.org/
Mission Regional Medical Center
MRMC is a hospital located on South Bryan Road in Mission, Texas. An overview of the medical facility is given, along with a description of the healthcare services available through the facility, a directory of affiliated physicians, and hospital news.
http://missionrmc.org/
Based in Mission, the Progress Times is a local newspaper serving Mission and Western Hidalgo County, Texas. Its web edition features breaking news, sports and obituaries, as well as calendars of local events, polls, and a church directory. Classifieds, subscription, and advertising information are also included.
http://www.progresstimes.net/
Rio Grande Valley Partnership (Chamber of Commerce)
The Chamber is a membership organization comprised of area businesses and professional individuals. Commercial information for businesses based in Rio Grande Valley area in South Texas is included on its site. There is also a video magazine on the area’s business environment.
http://www.valleychamber.com/
