Incumbents and their allies in Edinburg and La Joya are in jeopardy as several races are headed to runoffs.
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Harlingen Citizen Continues Fighting City’s Tax Hike in Court
Former city commissioner Robert Leftwich alleges the city violated the Texas Open Meetings Act and denied citizens a chance make their voices heard.
Investigations Surround City of La Joya
As city elections are approaching, former La Joya City Administrator Mike Alaniz has pleaded guilty to federal theft.
DOJ Continues to Put Pieces Together in Weslaco Bribery Scams
Former South Texas city official pleads guilty in public corruption case.
Judge Rudy Delgado Receives Sentence in Corruption Case
The disgraced judge will serve five years in federal prison for bribery and corruption.
Candidate Calls for Sunshine in Upcoming Edinburg Election
After indictments of the mayor and city secretary, among others, Place 3 council candidate Carlos Jasso requests Secretary of State oversee the elections.
Mission Plans Tax Hike
Tax hike comes as cities across Texas grapple with pro-taxpayer reform Senate Bill 2 coming into effect in 2020.
Brownsville Officials Propose Property Tax Increase
Due to rising property values, Brownsville residents will see a higher tax bill despite the city’s claim they are keeping the same tax rate.
Harlingen Eyes Property Tax Hike
Before tax reform legislation goes into effect next year, city officials are seeking to raise property taxes by 4 cents.
Fiscal Responsibility Index: Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County taxpayers will be disappointed to learn that in 2019 much is the same, and in the Texas House it’s a race to the bottom.