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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hidalgo County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) Public Hearing and Rates
A public hearing is scheduled to set amended LPPF mandatory payment rates for inpatient and outpatient hospital services for Fiscal Year 2027.
Delta Reclamation Project Partnership
The district is considering a formal resolution of support with the City of Edinburg for the Delta Reclamation Project, which aims to boost regional flood control and drainage management.
2018 and 2023 Bond Referendum Construction Adjustments
The district extended completion dates for several 2018 bond flood control projects to allow engineering work to finish.
IT Cybersecurity Grant Awards and Infrastructure Upgrades
The county accepted over $300,000 in state cybersecurity grants to upgrade firewalls and implement network detection tools, enhancing county network security against cyber threats.
Public Health Opioid Surveillance Program Funding
Hidalgo County is allocating $100,000 in opioid settlement funds to establish a surveillance program. This helps the health department meet new state regulatory requirements and monitor overdoses.