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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Weslaco public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Cemetery fee review
Final action on raising non-resident cemetery plot fees was postponed until October; non-resident sales are paused in the meantime, and commissioners want to review all cemetery fees during budget season since neighboring cities charge far more.
Commission meeting schedule change
Starting June 2026, meetings return to the first and third Tuesdays, with workshops at 4:30 p.m. and regular meetings at 5:30 p.m.
Municipal court fines collection
Coming out of executive session, the city will hire a collection service for unpaid municipal court fines and fees.
HCAD board vacancy nomination
Weslaco nominates planning and zoning president David Hernandez for the appraisal district board seat vacated by Eddie Betancourt's passing; the HCAD board picks the replacement May 14.