By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise The Mercedes Enterprise caught up with Junior  Shooting Guard Marques Clower to ask him about the basketball season and his game. Here’s

AMERICAN LEGION POST 172 WEEKLY UPDATE: December 28, 2022 COMMANDER’S GREETING Greetings my fellow Legionnaires, J.A. Garcia American Legion Family, Veterans, Community and our beloved City of Mercedes, Texas “one

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise The Mercedes Catholic Cemetery Association recently held its Wreaths Across America event at the Mercedes Catholic Cemetery. More than 90 Mercedes War

By Ricardo Cavazos The spirit and legacy of local farming history runs strong at the Eschete Livestock Company on Mile 2 West Road.  It’s there where Victoria Eschete talks enthusiastically

COMMANDER’S  GREETING Greetings my fellow Legionnaires, J.A. Garcia American Legion Family, Veterans, Community and our beloved City of Mercedes, Texas “one of the most patriotic little towns in the Nation”. 

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens;  A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant and

The Mercedes community came out in support of the MHS JROTC program’s  chicken plate sale held at Best Tire Shop in Mercedes. The JROTC would like to thank all the

By Magdaleno Leno Rose-Avila | Special to The Enterprise Javier Cazares has decided to run for election as a write-in candidate for Uvalde County Commissioner Precinct 2. He is the

The next parent meeting for anyone interested with planning the Mercedes Tigers Madness season opening celebration is next Wednesday, 10/05, at 7:30 p.m. at Formacios Pizza in Mercedes.

By RAUL GARCIA JR The Mercedes Enterprise Our Lady of the Lake University President Dr. Abel Chavez didn’t get to where he is now by chance. He said it took

By RAUL GARCIA | Mercedes Enterprise SAN ANTONIO — If you thought the Raza Unida Party was dead, think again. “Nombre shuttup,” Nephtali de Leon said, a Chicano Literary poet

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise The Mercedes Enterprise caught up with Leah Adame, and here is what she had to say about herself, the volleyball team and

By Marisol Vidales  The Mercedes Leadership class was created to find and develop leaders in our community and it has done exactly that.  Inspiration struck Victoria Eschete during a class,

Join in the fun and predict this week’s RGV High School Football winners. Make your selections by clicking the following link and see where you stack up in the gridiron

Dear Editor, I am a doctoral researcher and oral historian studying the Colegio Jacinto Treviño, which was located in Mercedes between 1971-1974. The basis of our history has always been

By DIEGO CORTEZ | Mercedes Enterprise The Mercedes Enterprise has been recognized as a top newspaper in Texas for its community news. At the Texas Press Association’s Awards Luncheon, The

By RICARDO CAVAZOS The city of Mercedes like many other Rio Grande Valley cities has had its share of flooding after heavy rainfall. In more recent times, there was the

MERCEDES, TX- The Gateway Travel Center, the best place for all travel needs is making Mercedes’ it’s home. The 12,000 square foot travel center will break ground on Wednesday, July

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise The Mercedes Enterprise caught up with De’Asia Brown to ask her about the basketball  season and her game. Here’s what she had

Cirque Italia has pulled out all the stops this year to take you on a magical dream adventure. Trust us MERCEDES, TX, this is one escapade you cannot afford to

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise MERCEDES — The Mercedes Enterprise caught up with Junior Forward Noah Villanueva to ask him about the basketball season and his game.

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise WESLACO — David Clower stepped up to the free throw line with 21.7 seconds left in the game for after a Wildcats

GAME DAY: Tigers Host Brownsville Veterans tonight in a double header match up. Lady Tigers start at 6 p.m. Boys follow at 7 p.m. at Norris Gym at Mercedes High.

By RAUL GARCIA JR The Mercedes Enterprise The Mercedes Enterprise caught up with Sophomore guard Leah Adame to ask her about the basketball season and her game. Here’s what she

The Mercedes Enterprise caught up with Senior Forward Austin Davila  to ask him about the basketball season and his game. Here’s what he had to say in the Meet the

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise The Mercedes Enterprise caught up with Senior guard Cerina Limas to ask her about the basketball season and her game. Here’s what

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise The Mercedes Enterprise caught up with Junior Point Guard David Clower to ask him about the basketball season and his game. Here’s

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise MERCEDES — The Tigers hosted the Brownsville Lobos at home, and they clawed their way to a victory. After taking the early

The Mercedes Enterprise caught up with Junior Center Jayda Luna to ask her about the basketball season and her game. Here’s what she had to say in the Meet the

MEMORIES 21 – BLESSINGS 22      And so it came to pass the old man had departed on December 31 at12:00 a.m. A baby cried, awakened by the explosive

RICARDO D. CAVAZOS Mercedes native Noe Rodriguez lives in Mission, but when starting a small business he envisioned going regional, he knew where to head. “For us, this is the

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise MERCEDES– The Mercedes Enterprise caught up with Junior Point Guard Joaquin Gonzales to ask him about the basketball season and his game.

The Mercedes Enterprise caught up with Sophomore Shooting Guard Randi Lara to ask her about the basketball season and her game. Here’s what she had to say in the Meet

By RAUL GARCIA JR The Mercedes Enterprise MERCEDES — Victoria Eschete knows all about hard work.  She is up before most people tending to the livestock, manufacturing livestock feed and

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise MERCEDES — During media day for the Mercedes Tigers in late August 2021 Mercedes Quarterback Michael Cisneros took to the mic to

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise The Mercedes Enterprise caught up with Junior Center Kemper Ledesma to ask him about the basketball season and his game. Here’s what

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise The Mercedes Enterprise caught up with Senior Point Guard Danielle Barroso to ask her about the basketball season and her game. Here’s

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Staff Report The Mercedes Tigers (8-4) extend their winning streak to three and stay undefeated (5-0) at home with their 79-78 win over Brownsville Rivera on Tuesday night. The Tigers

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise LA FERIA — Shooting isn’t the only way the Tigers dominate an opposing team on the hardwood. The Tigers like to swing

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By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise Bragging rights are on the line with the RGV’s latest table tennis tournament that will be happening at this Palmas Community Center

Staff Reports MERCEDES — The Lady Tigers hosted Donna North’s Lady Chiefs for four quarters of basketball at home Tuesday night. The girls got off to a good start, and

By JARED DE LOS SANTOS | The Mercedes Enterprise MERCEDES — The Mercedes Tigers defeated the La Feria Lions 69-62 at home Tuesday night. David Clower led the team to

By JOSEPH ROCHA | The Mercedes Enterprise PHARR — The Mercedes Lady Tigers were on the road as they took the floor Saturday afternoon against the PSJA High Lady Bears.

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise MERCEDES– Two botched plays was all it took to end Mercedes’ quest for a perfect season. Trailing Mercedes 13-14 after converting on

Staff Report     J.A. Garcia American Legion Post 172 is requesting photographs of Veterans for it annual Veterans Day commemorative newspaper page saluting all Mercedes and area Veterans. Photos

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By Ricardo D. Cavazos It started as a striking billboard by Expressway 77/83 with a positive message for a new year. “I Love Mercedes,’’ the billboard entering the city says

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By RAUL GARCIA JR Robert Soto found the inspiration to serve his country in middle school long before he would go on to fight in the Vietnam War with the

By RAUL GARCIA JR. | The Mercedes Enterprise MERCEDES — Head Football Coach Roger Adame had the formula for his first round UIL Texas Football Playoff victory over Floresville at

Runoff Candidate Forum, happening Live Thursday November 19 @7:00PM.Place 1 runoff candidates Melissa Rincon, Jacob Howel and candidates for the Place 3 runoff are David Garza, Joe Martinez The debate

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Mercedes ISD School Board Candidates took part in the Mercedes Enterprise Newspaper and Mercedes Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidate virtual forum at 7 p.m. on October 26, 2020. Watch

Mercedes Commissioner Place 3 Candidates took part in the Mercedes Enterprise Newspaper and Mercedes Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidate virtual forum at 7 p.m. on October 22, 2020. Watch

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Mercedes Commissioner Place 1 Candidates Leo Villarreal, Jacob Howell and Melissa Rincon will take part in the Mercedes Enterprise Newspaper and Mercedes Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidate virtual forum

By RAUL GARCIA | The Mercedes Enterprise After Leo Villarreal finished high school in Mercedes he joined the military and went on to serve during Desert Storm. When Villarreal finished

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Mercedes Mayoral Candidates Oscar Montoya and Israel Coronado took part in the Mercedes Enterprise Newspaper and Mercedes Chamber of Commerce meet the candidate virtual forum that took place Thursday at

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By RAUL GARCIA JR  The Mercedes Enterprise Jacob Howell helped pack up spaghetti plates, and handed them out to the community. “We gave out about 200 meals and it was

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On Saturday City of Mercedes officials announced a female in her late 30’s was confirmed by health authorities as the first COVID-19 case in Mercedes. According to a release, she

By RAUL GARCIA | The Mercedes Enterprise Mercedes School District has suspended offering Grab and Go Meals and on-site instructional packet distribution to students until further notice. The district passed

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By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise Mercedes candidates running for office will have to wait until the November General Election to cast their vote for city office as

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise Jesus Trevino became a high school basketball official because he loved the game and it was a way to stay on the

By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise Hundreds endure waiting in long lines for hours before H-E-B opens in Mercedes and across the Valley every morning. Many arrive one

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By RAUL GARCIA JR | The Mercedes Enterprise Mercedes ISD Superintendent Carolyn Mendiola told her story to an audience of first responders about the time she wrecked during a routine

By Raul Garcia | The Mercedes Enterprise The Texas Valley Communities Foundation and the Texas Graduate Center in partnership with Harvard University Extension School announced six Brownsville Independent School District 

On Friday, Jan. 19,  Mercedes Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Tommy Ureste  of the City of Mercedes was terminated of his fire station duties. Ureste was terminated due to