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Hidalgo County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hidalgo County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Hidalgo County's Head Start program lost over $253,000 to a fake food vendor this year, completely ignoring multiple warning signs. This massive screw-up highlights serious flaws in how the county watches over its spending and protects public programs.
Edinburg city workers had a major scare when HR accidentally emailed out draft health insurance quotes showing huge price spikes. Officials are stepping in to clear up the mix-up and confirm it was just a false alarm.
Hidalgo County is finally breaking ground on a new $4.5 million park project. It’s a big win for local families looking for more green space and better places to hang out in the neighborhood.
Edinburg is building a new facility to stop a nasty screwworm outbreak, but it won't be finished until 2027. Local leaders are stressing out because that timeline is way too slow to deal with the threat we're facing right now.
Hidalgo County is facing a major health crisis because so many people don't have insurance, which is clogging up our ERs and clinics. Since these services aren't free, local taxpayers are ultimately footing the bill for the overflow.
McAllen, TxDOT, and Hidalgo County are joining forces for a massive 'clean sweep' to clear out trash and spruce up our local roads. It’s a quick win to make our daily commutes look better and feel a lot safer.
Hidalgo County just snagged a 'Certified Local Government' status, which is a fancy way of saying we’re now eligible for federal cash to fix up our historic landmarks. It’s a big win for keeping our local history from crumbling while bringing in outside funding to get the job done.
Hidalgo County’s new DA is shaking things up to clean up the office's messy reputation. It’s a major move that could finally change how local criminal cases are handled and how your tax money is spent.
Hidalgo County is thinking about selling off an international bridge to a private company, which could change how local trade works and how the county makes money. It’s a massive deal that could shift control of a key economic gateway away from the public.