The Weslaco Fire Department and Knapp Medical Center have launched a grant‑funded Community Healthcare Program that offers home visits and follow‑up calls to patients in Weslaco and Progreso who meet specific medical criteria, with the pilot year being fully covered by a $100,000 grant.

Harlingen officials announced a plan to revamp municipal lighting and seek International Dark Sky Community certification, aiming to cut light pollution, protect wildlife and promote eco‑tourism, with the effort requiring homeowners and businesses to transition to downward‑directed fixtures but no new regulations have been enacted yet. The city commission said the designation would improve public