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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hidalgo County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Drainage Infrastructure Bond Disbursements
The board is reviewing multiple payment requests for ongoing drainage improvement projects funded by the 2018 and 2023 bond referendums. These projects aim to improve flood control and stormwater management across various parts of the county.
Water Contract Transparency
Local officials in Harlingen tried to hide water contract talks with a developer from the public. This shady move stinks of backroom deals and blocks citizens from seeing how their vital water resources are being managed.
Water Rate Increase
McAllen is looking at bids for a brand new desalination plant to help beat the drought, but that likely means your monthly water bill is about to go up. It's the price of securing our water future, but it's going to cost us all a bit more.
Water Infrastructure Deal
Brownsville locked in a massive $220 million water infrastructure deal funded by SpaceX, but there's a major catch. If the city drags its feet and misses construction deadlines, they have to pay the unused cash back.
Water Resource Management
Hidalgo County is pushing for a unified drought plan to keep our water supply steady as things get drier. Expect more consistent, city-wide rules on how and when you can use water at home.