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Hidalgo County
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2027 Road and Bridge Budget

Summary

The court will review construction contracts funded by CDBG grants to improve streets in Palmview and Mercedes, as well as fund single-family housing demolition and reconstruction services. These projects aim to upgrade local infrastructure and housing conditions in participating communities.

At a glance

Total mentions
4
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Total contract expenditures exceed $940,000 utilizing federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

✅Who benefits

Residents of Palmview and Mercedes receiving upgraded roadway infrastructure, and low-income homeowners benefiting from housing reconstruction.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (6)

MeetingSep 29, 2026

CC REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG — September 29, 2026

The court will review construction contracts funded by CDBG grants to improve streets in Palmview and Mercedes, as well as fund single-family housing demolition and reconstruction services. These projects aim to upgrade local infrastructure and housing conditions in participating communities.

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MeetingAug 18, 2026discussed

WORKSHOP — August 18, 2026

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MeetingAug 4, 2026

Commissioner's Court - Aug 4, 2026

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