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Witness says former Mission school board president accepted $30,000 in bribes
By Dave Hendricks at ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The former president of the Mission school board accepted bribes through her siblings in 2018, according to a businessman who testified during a trial on Tuesday. Antonio Gonzalez III — a businessman from Weslaco — backed up his story with bank statements, text me...
Key takeaway Antonio Gonzalez III — a businessman from Weslaco — backed up his story with bank statements, text messages and two recorded WhatsApp calls.
Why this matters in The McAllen
The allegations of bribery against the former Mission school board president have significant implications for the community, particularly in terms of trust in local government. The fact that the bribes were allegedly accepted through her siblings in 2018 raises questions about the level of transparency and accountability within the school board during that time. As the trial continues, residents of McAllen and the surrounding Rio Grande Valley area will be watching closely to see how the case unfolds and what consequences, if any, the former president will face. The use of bank statements, text messages, and recorded WhatsApp calls as evidence also highlights the importance of thorough record-keeping and documentation in preventing and detecting corruption. The outcome of this case may have a lasting impact on the reputation of the Mission school board and the community's perception of its leaders.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The former president of the Mission school board accepted bribes through her siblings in 2018, according to a businessman who testified during a trial on Tuesday. Antonio Gonzalez III — a businessman from Weslaco — backed up his story with bank statements, text me...
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