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Hidalgo County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hidalgo County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
County commissioners will attend the VIDA anniversary gala, requiring a public quorum notice under state law. It's a standard transparency procedure when multiple elected officials gather in one place.
County approved passing along tax increment reinvestment zone payments to Peñitas under an interlocal agreement.
The county is moving forward with abatement and demolition work on the major courthouse project, adjusting timelines via change orders with Noble Texas Builders.
The 2010 Rio Grande floods were a massive wake-up call for Hidalgo County. We’re looking back at that disaster to make sure our current flood defenses and emergency plans can actually handle the next big storm.
The commissioners reviewed and set health insurance plan premium rates for county employees for the upcoming calendar year.
VA officials partnered with the county to place 988 crisis hotline signs in public parks and county buildings to reach veterans outside the healthcare system.
A resident expressed concern that the county's budget growth is driving up property taxes and making homeownership unaffordable for many families.
County leadership received progress updates on the ongoing construction of the new courthouse and other county facilities.
The county established a youth advisory board to gather input from young adults on economic opportunity, quality of life, and talent retention.
Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala is stepping down next month after five years on the job, which means the city is now on the hunt for a new top cop. A change in police leadership can shake up local law enforcement priorities, so it's worth keeping an eye on who takes over.
Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala is stepping down after five years to head back to North Texas, leaving the city on the hunt for a new top cop. This leadership change means big decisions ahead for the local police department.
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.
A massive storm just knocked out power for over 37,000 people in Hidalgo County. Crews are out assessing the damage, so check local updates to see when your lights will be back on.
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.
Peñitas and Hidalgo County are finally teaming up to fix Tom Gill Road, which means you can look forward to a much smoother daily commute. It’s a long-overdue upgrade that should make getting around the area a lot less frustrating.