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Former Princess Annas vying for queen
progresstimes.net...Ayala's aunt was a Duchess of Ruby Red, and Flores has two cousins (Jennifer and Jessica Ruiz) that were Queen Citrianna in 2002 and 2005.... ...Only twice in Texas Citrus Fiesta history has a Princess Anna gone on to covet the title of Queen Citrianna.... ...DUCHESS OF WHITE MARSH The 86th Royal Court includes Duchess of White Marsh Mia Ayala.... ...It was then she learned from her mother that her aunt Angela De La Cruz (née Lopez) was a former duchess....
SISD to install fencing at elementary campuses
progresstimes.net...Following a request from the Sharyland ISD Board of Trustees, administration has plans to install guard shacks and fences to cover all eight elementary... ...The district is still in the early stages, but according to Executive Director of Maintenance Mark Dougherty, SISD is looking at installing 6-foot... ...The Texas School Safety Center conducts the inspections and determines if unauthorized individuals can enter campus grounds and buildings.... ...But Dougherty said there is an ongoing discussion with the Texas Education Agency regarding the new fencing requirements....
Mission to become no-kill city for pets
progresstimes.net...The city joined the no-kill movement Monday night when the mayor and council approved a contract with the Rio Grande Valley Humane Society.... ...With the contract, Mission retains ownership of the Mission Animal Shelter, but the RGV Humane Society operates it under the supervision of the city... ..."I've been [in Harlingen] since 2020 and we've been no-kill since 2020," RGV Humane Society Executive Director Luis Quintanilla said.... ...City Manager Randy Perez said if all goes smoothly, the new operations will commence Feb...