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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Weslaco public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Agility Cares health insurance enrollment center
A non-binding MOU would explore a health insurance enrollment access center, possibly using city facility space — a potential new community health resource.
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.
Proposed Mid-Valley Teen Court
Miss Weslaco Victoria Barrera asked the Commission to explore creating a teen court program where young offenders take responsibility and receive a second chance, run peer-to-peer and potentially shared with neighboring cities.
ETJ Land Releases
State law now lets landowners petition out of a city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, and the city can't say no. Officials flagged a risk: land developed outside city subdivision standards could later try to come back in.
Real property purchase at 18th Street and Westgate
After closed-session discussion, the Commission authorized the City Manager and Mayor to proceed with buying land at 18th Street and Westgate Drive.
Mayor Pablo Pena Park Roadway Reconstruction
The Utah Street roadway cutting through the park turned out too deteriorated to simply resurface, so the Commission approved up to $93,080 to rebuild it. Work will be phased one side at a time so Boys and Girls Club buses keep getting through.
Alfresco Weslaco Music & Art events
Texas Blvd will close monthly from August through February for the Alfresco downtown events, with street alcohol sales allowed and city departments providing support.
Mid-Valley Airport name change
The commission wants the FAA to rename the airport 'Mid-Valley International' since it already handles Customs and 24-30 international flights a month.
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.