The judge questioned each member of the Lindsay Clancy case jury individually and interrogated them privately on Thursday, before rereading the instructions on reasonable doubt.

Mission’s city council voted unanimously on Tuesday to set the property‑tax rate for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year at $0.5653 per $100 valuation, a rise of $0.0073 that takes effect on October 1. The ordinance also preserves a $10,000 exemption for elderly and disabled owners, keeping their total ad‑valorem tax bill unchanged. The modest increase reflects valuation changes, not new revenue needs.

Despite public opposition, a federal judge has refused to temporarily block a controversial land exchange that would transfer hundreds of acres of a South Texas wildlife refuge to SpaceX.

Mission voters will select a mayor and council members on November 3, with early voting from October 19 to October 30. Six polling locations in Mission—Bannworth Gym, the Jose “Joe” Correa Jr. Agriculture Science Lab, the Parks and Recreation Center, the Upper Valley Art League, Veterans Memorial Pavilion, and the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Field Operations Office—will be open on Election Day. Six candidates, including incumbent Norie Gonzalez Garza, are running for mayor.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF ALTON, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Alton, Texas (the “City”) will convene at its regular meeting place at the Alton City Hall Commission Chambers, 509 South Alton Blvd., in Alton, Texas at 7:30 o’clock p.m., Alton, Texas…

PUBLIC NOTICE The Mission Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting and conduct public hearings on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Mission Council Chambers, 1201 E. 8th Street, Mission, Texas in order to consider the following: Rezoning: A 0.19 acre tract of land, out of Block 4, Erdhal Subdivision,…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sullivan City will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget on: Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Sullivan City Public Library 203 Paloma St. Sullivan City, Texas 78595 The hearing will provide an opportunity for the public to…

Harlingen city commissioners voted 4‑1 on Wednesday to keep the property‑tax rate at 0.5260 per $100 valuation for the coming year, rejecting a proposed half‑cent increase. The decision follows a $72 million general‑fund budget that includes a $33.6 million fund balance and avoids the first tax hike in seven years, a point of interest for local homeowners.

On Tuesday the Mission City Council unanimously adopted the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a 417‑page plan that co‑interim city manager Andy Garcia says meets Government Finance Officers Association standards and will be entered for a distinguished budget presentation award. Candidate Daniel Tijerina, also seeking Place 3 council seat, asked the council to show taxpayers the cost of services such as EMS, noting the city’s revenue is $183.66 million.

McAllen officials presented the city’s budget on Monday, keeping the property‑tax rate at 44.89 cents per $100 of assessed value after earlier discussions about a possible increase. The unchanged rate is expected to generate about $675,000 less from existing property, while a median‑value homestead bill will rise roughly $16. Residents will also see a $70 million desalination plant slated to break ground next year and a 3 % cost‑of‑living adjustment for city employees.

Gina Hinojosa, the Texas Democratic candidate for governor, toured the Rio Grande Valley this week, rallying in McAllen, meeting Harlingen’s homebuilders association, and speaking at a LUPE Votes phone‑bank in Brownsville. During the phone‑bank she took a call from a voter struggling with bills, pledged to help ease financial burdens, and named soaring electric bills, data‑center fees and camera costs as the top concerns for local residents.

Harlingen may raise its property‑tax rate from 0.5260 to 0.5310 cents per $100 valuation to fund a $2.7 million police‑union contract, park upgrades and a larger payroll. The change, discussed in Wednesday’s public hearing, also supports the fire‑fighters’ contract, a $300,000 health‑insurance increase and a $72 million general‑fund budget, projecting about $1.2 million extra revenue.

A comprehensive audit of the Mission Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) accounts and processes was ordered by the city council on September 8, to begin as soon as the city has a new internal auditor in place at the end of the month. The new auditor will be working with a new CEO, as MEDC’s…

Mayor Omar Ochoa of Edinburg announced on Facebook Thursday that the city has revised employee health‑insurance premiums after earlier quotes showed steep hikes. The updated rates, released before the enrollment period beginning Monday, Sept. 7, cap the largest increase at $90 a month, with some plans seeing virtually no change, down from previously reported increases of up to $400. The city said it will cover part of a $2 million cost gap.

A district court judge in Edcouch, Texas denied Melody Saldana’s request for a temporary injunction, ruling against her effort to appear on the November ballot for Place 1 alderman. The judge found Saldana had not shown irreparable harm after she was barred because of an unpaid 2018 ticket, and questioned her credibility regarding a recorded phone call. This means the city’s debt requirement kept her off the ballot.

Harlingen school trustees are using a state disaster‑relief program to raise the district’s property tax rate by about 3.17 cents for one year, from 0.9182 to 0.9499, to pay for repairs after the March 2025 flood. City commissioners are also proposing a half‑cent increase, from 0.5260 to 0.5310 per $100 valuation, with a public hearing scheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

An unrepaired leaking roof on a 35-year old building may have caused the Mission Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) house of cards to fall. The Mission city council will decide on Tuesday whether to conduct a comprehensive financial audit of the MEDC and the move comes just as its CEO Teclo Garcia announced his…

The Mission City Council held a public hearing on its preliminary budget on Tuesday afternoon, during which resident Manuel Pescador confronted Mayor Pro Tem Ruben Plata about using his phone while speaking. Council members, including Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza and City Attorney Eden Ramirez Jr., addressed the complaint and clarified that no tax increase is being considered, with the final budget vote scheduled for Sept. 15.

On Sept. 1, Cameron County commissioners approved the 2026‑2027 budget and kept the property‑tax rate at about $0.42 per $100 valuation. The $265 million budget, a rise of over 8 percent, starts Oct. 1, and the board also reviewed Border Patrol agent Omar Vidal’s request to test a hidden rescue beacon at EK Atwood Park’s Beach Access 5, which commissioners said lacked agency markings.

Melody Saldana sued the city of Edcouch, its election officials and mayor, alleging they prevented her from appearing on the November 3 ballot for the Place 1 city‑commission seat currently occupied by Alderman Joel Medina Jr. She says her application was rejected for alleged 2018 tickets despite offering payment, and she was barred from filing until the last day of the July 18‑August 17 filing period, prompting the lawsuit after a Facebook post on August 26.

PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Alton will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall Legislative Chambers located at 509 S. Alton Boulevard to consider the following request: Si desea información en español, llame al departamento de Planeación de la Ciudad de Alton, (956) 432-0730. REZONE REQUEST:…