Upcoming Pharr International Toll Bridge Board Meeting

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss administrative reports, consider approvals, and potentially convene in Executive Session to discuss various matters, including legal advice and personnel issues. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://pharrtx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=9112,plainText=false)

Pharr Planning and Zoning Commission to Hold Regular Meeting on January 22, 2026

The Pharr Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM to consider and act upon several items, including final plat approvals and public hearings. The meeting will be open to the public and accessible to all, with arrangements made for accommodations and interpretive services. The commission may also convene in a closed, non-public executive session to discuss certain items. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://pharrtx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=9114,plainText=false)

Weslaco City Library Advisory Board to Discuss New Library Project and Partnerships on January 20, 2026

The Mayor Joe V. Sanchez Public Library Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on January 20, 2026, to discuss the New Library Project, partnerships, and other key items, with the goal of shaping the future of the city's library system and providing quality services to the community. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://weslacotx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=6254,plainText=false)

Weslaco City Commission Meeting Agenda for January 20, 2026

The Weslaco City Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on January 20, 2026, to discuss various agenda items, including public comments, public hearings, reports, consent agenda, appointments, old business, and new business. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://weslacotx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=6250,plainText=false)

Investigation into Brownsville City Commission's Strategic Visioning Retreat Meeting

The Brownsville City Commission will be holding a strategic visioning retreat meeting to review the city's strategic pillars and promote the concept of 'One City.' The meeting will be attended by City Commissioners and the Mayor, and will include a strategic visioning session and a review of the city's governance structure. The city has ensured that the meeting is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, and has posted the notice and agenda on the city's website. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://brownsvilletx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2266,plainText=false)

Upcoming Brownsville City Commission Meeting to Address Key City Issues

The Brownsville City Commission will meet on January 20, 2026, to discuss various city issues, including proclamations, park renovations, and capital improvement programs. The meeting is open to the public, and citizens can participate in person or remotely. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://brownsvilletx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2261,plainText=false)

Notice of Public Meeting of the Ethics Committee of the City of Brownsville

The Ethics Committee of the City of Brownsville will hold a public meeting on January 21, 2026, to discuss and update the City's Ethics Ordinance, approve minutes from the previous meeting, and allow public comments. The meeting will be open to the public and accessible via teleconference. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://brownsvilletx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2262,plainText=false)

Harlingen City Commission and Harlingen Waterworks Special Joint Meeting Agenda Review

A special joint meeting of the Harlingen City Commission and Harlingen Waterworks will be held on January 21, 2026, to consider and possibly approve ordinances authorizing the issuance and delivery of revenue bonds and agreements with the Texas Water Development Board for funding to support the city's water and sewer infrastructure projects. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://harlingentx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1350,plainText=false)

Upcoming Harlingen City Commission Meeting to Address Key Issues

The Harlingen City Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 21, 2026, to discuss and potentially act on various agenda items, including citizen communication, public hearings, consent agenda items, staff reports, and action items. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://harlingentx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1351,plainText=false)

Edinburg City Council Meeting Agenda Analysis

The Edinburg City Council meeting on January 20, 2026, will address various topics, including public comments, ordinances, appointments, and economic development matters. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://edinburgtx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=663,plainText=false)

Upcoming Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting in Edinburg

The Planning and Zoning Commission of Edinburg will hold a regular meeting on January 22, 2026, to consider various agenda items, including rezoning requests, public hearings, and subdivision variances. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://edinburgtx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=667,plainText=false)

San Juan City Commission Meeting Agenda Analysis

The San Juan City Commission will be holding a regular meeting to discuss various city business, including departmental reports, ordinances, appointments, and contractual agreements. The meeting will also include a public hearing and consideration of resolutions and grants. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://sanjuantx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4078,plainText=false)

Mission City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Analysis

The Mission City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 13, 2026, to consider various matters, including presentations, public hearings, consent agenda items, approvals, and authorizations. The meeting will also include discussions on unfinished business and executive session items. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/missiontx-pubu/MEET-Agenda-c446e121bb0c429cb74a464a6d76a4d4.pdf

Investigative Report: Upcoming Weslaco TIRZ #2 Board of Directors’ Meeting

The Weslaco TIRZ #2 Board of Directors will convene on January 13, 2026, to discuss and take action on several important items, including a Development Agreement, a Final Project Plan and Financing Plan, and a HUB/MBE/WBE Program. The meeting will be open to the public and will have a significant impact on the city’s development plans. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://weslacotx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=6234,plainText=false)

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Analysis

The Mission City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 13, 2026, to consider presentations, public hearings, consent agenda items, and executive session matters. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/missiontx-pubu/

McAllen City Commission Regular Meeting on January 12, 2026

The McAllen City Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 12, 2026, to discuss various agenda items, including rezoning requests, conditional use permits, contracts, budget amendments, and fee updates. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://mcallentx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=17035,plainText=false)

McAllen Board of Commissioners Workshop Meeting Analysis

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will be holding a workshop meeting to discuss various items, including the new city hall concept, street light repairs, and updating fees at the Champion Lakes Golf Course. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss real property transactions, economic development, and legal aspects of contracts and newly effective legislation. 📄 View Official Agenda: https://mcallentx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=17023,plainText=false)

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