Summary
The city keeps eight officers plus a sergeant in Weslaco schools, with the district reimbursing costs. The district wanted to cut to six; staff argued that's a safety risk and won.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cost-neutral to the city — the school district reimburses officer costs for school days.
Students, school staff, and the city (officers return to patrol on holidays).
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission - Sep 15, 2026
The city keeps eight officers plus a sergeant in Weslaco schools, with the district reimbursing costs. The district wanted to cut to six; staff argued that's a safety risk and won.
City Commission - Jul 21, 2026
The city will chase a $1 million COPS hiring grant and spend $125,000 in forfeiture funds to replace aging school resource officer vehicles — at no cost to the general fund.
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