Summary
A resident pressed the Court on whether Sheriff's Office employees could get raises above 5% during the budget hearing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 1, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Potential budget adjustments for deputy salaries and benefits.
Sheriff's Office employees receiving proposed raises.
Taxpayers concerned about the cost of the raises.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Commissioner's Court - Oct 13, 2026
Representatives from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Association addressed the court regarding deputy pay disparities and retention challenges compared to municipal agencies.
CC REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR MTG — September 22, 2026
A resident pressed the Court on whether Sheriff's Office employees could get raises above 5% during the budget hearing.
Free Narcan available in vending machines across Hidalgo County
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CC REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG — September 1, 2026
Deputies and union representatives urged the county to increase salaries to stop experienced staff from leaving for higher-paying local cities.
Commissioner's Court - Sep 1, 2026
Community members and deputies spoke out during public comment urging the county to raise salaries for sheriff's deputies, arguing that low pay compared to neighboring cities leads to high turnover.
Hidalgo County brush fire burns 1,500 acres, endangers cattle
A brush fire over the weekend burned roughly 1,500 acres of farmland on Saturday afternoon in northern Hidalgo County, endangering cattle and prompting a regional response, with both the McAllen and Edinburg fire departments aiding containment effort...
Crews assessing storm damage in Hidalgo County, over 37,000 outages reported
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Hidalgo County Sheriff: Shooting investigation underway in Sullivan City, one dead
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