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City of Peñitas TIRZ #1 Payment Processing
The county is scheduled to approve major TIRZ payments to the cities of Peñitas and Mission, totaling over $5.3 million combined, as part of existing interlocal agreements.
4 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Sep 29, 2026
HighTaxes Budget
FY 2027 WIC Grant Funding Allocations
The county is set to accept over $13 million in state health grants to fund WIC nutrition, lactation, and support programs for families through September 2027.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Sep 22, 2026
HighTaxes Budget
County Vehicle Lease and Aftermarket Equipment Financing
The county approved spending over $2.2 million to outfit 74 leased vehicles with radios, safety equipment, and camera systems. Commissioners questioned the long-term cost-effectiveness of leasing versus purchasing heavy fleet vehicles.
1 mentionLast discussed Apr 14, 2026