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City Advances $10 Million Water Line Replacement

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

City appoints interim manager

The Commission unanimously accepted the City Manager’s resignation, appointed Carlos Yerena as interim City Manager, and approved moving forward with recruitment for a permanent replacement. Board and committee appointments were postponed to June 16 on a 4-1 vote.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Commission Approves Emergency Sewer Repairs

The commission unanimously approved a $164,500 payment for emergency repairs to the Line 17 Lift Station discharge pipe after pump failures, rainfall, and recurring sewer issues raised concerns about the system’s ability to handle flows.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Commission Funds Water Repairs and Safety

The Commission unanimously approved mid-year budget amendments for increased water-system maintenance and repair costs, along with purchases of 15 fire hydrants for $47,419.50 and brass utility parts for $11,877.89. It also approved emergency-management, traffic-enforcement, and law-enforcement participation agreements.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

New officials take office after election

The City Commission unanimously canvassed the May 2 election results and swore in Mayor Pedro A. Galvan and Commissioners Rick Perez Jr., Daniel Cortez Sr., and Victor M. Gonzalez. Galvan received 1,153 votes, Cortez received 906, Perez received 858, and Gonzalez received 1,306 votes without opposition.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Commission Denies Truck Parking Request

The City Commission unanimously denied a request to allow truck parking at 31585 FM 509 after nearby residents raised concerns about truck activity, material storage, and safety hazards. Commissioners also approved $79,750.47 in emergency equipment for three police vehicles and $36,800 in additional work for the Oscar Williams Road Tower Rehabilitation Project.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

City Advances Water Infrastructure Financing

The City Commission unanimously authorized publication of a notice of intent to issue approximately $2.9 million in certificates of obligation as the local match for a roughly $9.53 million water infrastructure funding package, which includes about $6.6 million in principal forgiveness.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Commission Suspends Proposed Gas Rate Changes

The City Commission unanimously suspended the May 9, 2026, effective date of proposed interim gas rate adjustments tied to 2025 utility investment.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Commission approves $37,500 festival contract

The commission approved ratification of a $37,500 Hog Waddle Festival services agreement, pending final legal vetting, in a 4-1 vote. The dissenting commissioner said she supported the fee but objected to the agreement’s provision involving 75% of alcoholic-beverage revenue.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Ambulance services contract advances

The Commission approved an ambulance and emergency medical services contract with South Texas Emergency Care Foundation, Inc., while directing the City Manager to revise the proposed three-year term. The minutes record Mayor Ricardo Guerra voting no.

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Briefing

Feb 20, 2026

Special Election Set for Commissioner Place 3

The City Commission unanimously approved Order 2026-002, calling a special election for May 2, 2026, to elect a Commissioner for Place 3.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

City Advances $10 Million Water Line Replacement

The City Commission unanimously approved professional, financial, bond counsel, and administrative service selections for a $10 million drinking-water project to replace a large concrete line. It also approved applications for two public safety grants and a contract for election services for the May 2, 2026 general election.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

City Extends Community Development Funding Agreement

The Commission unanimously extended the agreement administering Community Development Block Grant-CV funds through December 2026; the program has served more than 64 families and affected more than 300 people.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Commission Approves Mediated Settlement

The City Commission approved a mediated settlement in pending litigation involving Varco Real Estate San Benito, LLC, with Commissioner Pete A. Galvan voting nay; the settlement amount and terms are not stated in the minutes. The commission also extended emergency medical services for 60 days, approved a 90-day planning period for City-supported Market Days operations, and authorized $28,600 in engineering services for two water tower rehabilitation projects.

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