Summary
Police will add solar-powered Motorola license plate readers worth up to $203,451 — all grant money, no city match. The units also record video that investigators can pull for accidents and stolen-vehicle cases, and they mesh with the city's existing 30-camera network.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $203,451, fully covered by the MVCPA grant with no city match.
Police investigators and residents affected by stolen vehicles and hit-and-run accidents.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission - Sep 1, 2026
Weslaco police landed roughly $523,000 in state grants for catalytic converter theft prevention, a border task force, body cameras, and the youth first-offender program.
City Commission - Aug 4, 2026
Police will add solar-powered Motorola license plate readers worth up to $203,451 — all grant money, no city match. The units also record video that investigators can pull for accidents and stolen-vehicle cases, and they mesh with the city's existing 30-camera network.
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