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## Recent meetings (28)

- [2026-09-28 — McAllen adopts flat property tax rate and $647M budget for 2026-27](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/a3acdcd8-408d-4b4a-9b06-44fc735ee6f8): City Commission
- [2026-09-24 — McAllen Housing Finance Corp turns old $250K loan into a grant for Affordable Homes](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/3eecdd4f-b9be-47fd-9272-2738384316c5): City Commission
- [2026-09-14 — McAllen approves budget with no tax hike, plus new airport foam upgrade](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/99be4550-1596-4ee7-871a-e571f0d25f73): City Commission
- [2026-08-24 — McAllen Commission Keeps Tax Rate Steady and Tables Sidewalk Variance](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/0fdb84f6-23eb-4151-a449-d9d3655c31e0): City Commission
- [2026-08-24 — Tres Lagos PID Board approves 2026-2027 assessment plans and reviews project updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/394c3880-2f9b-4c59-8a81-34dba106034e): General
- [2026-08-18 — McAllen reviews $1.1M for Boys & Girls Club and more in new budget draft](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/43733c47-c453-4fd5-97e1-344fca44bad8): City Commission
- [2026-08-12 — McAllen Commission Dives into FY 2026-2027 Budget Discussions](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/6c21f2e3-e7f2-4e76-85ba-55e7b1d400e6): General
- [2026-08-10 — McAllen Commission denies 18-wheeler truck yard and approves airport, fire code updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/5b07b589-5055-4026-bc5f-e7de5d05c41b): City Commission
- [2026-08-06 — McAllen starts crunching numbers for the 2026-2027 city budget at a workshop.](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/6276ddd2-9cd2-44c5-9451-65a9dcfa9363): City Commission
- [2026-08-05 — McAllen city leaders dive into department budgets for the upcoming year](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/4a14c689-bc90-4a7b-8152-f13aaf1304a7): City Commission
- [2026-08-04 — McAllen kicks off budget talks with a $622M plan and property tax cut](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/4baaade6-a18b-43de-a19d-869c57c59c66): City Commission
- [2026-07-27 — McAllen approves park grants, turf upgrades, and new storage for the Heritage Center](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/a94d8809-433b-494f-869d-ce1d057c0b63): City Commission
- [2026-07-13 — McAllen approves new golf course design and $2.3M trail crossing while tightening rules on repeat nightlife spots](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/34b7094c-767d-4d82-92f6-31ed1cf83200): City Commission
- [2026-06-29 — McAllen commission meets at the Chamber of Commerce for downtown revitalization discussion.](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/3f35ddbb-93ac-44bd-8c1c-0960bece6d3c): City Commission
- [2026-06-22 — McAllen approves Pepsi pouring rights contract, golf course engineering, and subdivision variances](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/f3a6c7dd-b81a-4d48-ad43-6fd1f955d01d): City Commission
- [2026-06-08 — McAllen Commission approves citywide rezoning and awards contracts for local drainage and street projects](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/3b4f438f-64ab-42af-9d7c-ffb925f82f45): City Commission
- [2026-05-26 — McAllen Commission welcomes new council member, approves $10M for sanitation and updates city budget](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/d289b971-9173-4c3c-8ef1-836c1bcea047): City Commission
- [2026-05-11 — Michael Fallek Wins District 5 City Commission Seat in Landslide Special Election Canvass](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/dd42358a-5ad9-4380-9599-f3f849ae3db0): City Commission
- [2026-05-01 — McAllen TIRZ #1 approves $1M developer payout and $2.1M for Fire Station No. 8](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/9ea71a5f-393c-4a06-8672-dd459e390b03): General
- [2026-04-27 — McAllen extends portable food stand permit, approves road and roundabout upgrades](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/5ba69ab4-14e9-42d0-9824-0444898f83cb): City Commission
- [2026-04-13 — McAllen approves temporary electric substation, major road expansion contracts, and local rezonings](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/9a874821-a9c0-4bfc-ab40-6967191d0e02): City Commission
- [2026-03-27 — City commission holds brief special meeting, recesses immediately into executive session](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/669761ae-13d1-4e49-af6c-a6959edcc25b): City Commission
- [2026-03-23 — McAllen Commission denies commercial rezone for Old Town property after neighborhood pushback](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/3a0eb712-1485-416a-bfb5-340943a653d2): City Commission
- [2026-03-09 — McAllen Commission approves hockey gear partnership, park equipment, and road reconstruction projects](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/64bdff49-f94b-4fd3-b2d2-e7447b06b228): City Commission
- [2026-02-23 — McAllen Commission adopts downtown zoning change after tough debate over future direction](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/c5ab6d0d-d414-44d5-a4c1-fa9128f55d27): City Commission
- [2026-02-09 — McAllen approves UDC updates, tables AEP substation and appraisal board spot](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/4d44a039-950c-469d-b6c3-a7c623235f0c): City Commission
- [2026-01-26 — McAllen Commission OKs Nolana Widening & Welcomes Navy Week](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/60556106-6a2b-4043-8e32-26696e193c43): City Commission
- [2026-01-12 — McAllen sets May special election to fill District 5 commission seat](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/meetings/4d46dba3-eb0c-4a47-bac4-7599e6c45d16): City Commission


## Civic issues (47)

- [Economic Growth and Budget](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/economic-development): development · priority: critical
- [Infrastructure and Public Works](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/infrastructure-project): general · priority: high
- [Industrial Rezoning at 4716 Buddy Owens Blvd](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/new-development): development · priority: critical
- [2026 Tax Rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/utility-rates): general · priority: critical
- [Conditional Use Permit Denial for Maddie's Pumpkin Patch](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/conditional-use-permit-denial-for-maddies-pumpkin-patch): development · priority: medium
- [Affordable Homes of South Texas Loan Conversion](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/affordable-homes-of-south-texas-loan-conversion): development · priority: medium
- [Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant Application](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/park-opening): parks-recreation · priority: high
- [Regional Animal Shelter Intergovernmental Agreement](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/regional-animal-shelter-intergovernmental-agreement): public-safety · priority: high
- [Old Town Neighborhood Preservation](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/downtown-revitalization): general · priority: critical
- [emergency preparedness](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/emergency-preparedness): public-safety · priority: medium
- [downtown redevelopment survey](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/downtown-redevelopment-survey): development · priority: high
- [Personnel Appointment](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/personnel-appointment): general · priority: medium
- [surveillance technology](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/surveillance-technology): general · priority: medium
- [city council election](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/city-council-election): governance · priority: medium
- [crime reduction](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/crime-reduction): public-safety · priority: medium
- [District 5 Commissioner Election](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/election): governance · priority: high
- [Independence Day Celebration](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/independence-day-celebration): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [City Secretary Excellence Award](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/city-secretary-excellence-award): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [public corruption investigation](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/public-corruption-investigation): general · priority: high
- [anti-corruption law](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/anti-corruption-law): general · priority: medium
- [ICE detention facility opposition](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/ice-detention-facility-opposition): general · priority: medium
- [legal challenge to city ordinance](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/legal-challenge-to-city-ordinance): general · priority: medium
- [city staff appointment](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/city-staff-appointment): general · priority: medium
- [city hall construction](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/city-hall-construction): general · priority: high
- [city commissioner arrest](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/city-commissioner-arrest): governance · priority: high
- [public corruption](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/public-corruption): general · priority: high
- [city commissioner conduct](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/city-commissioner-conduct): governance · priority: medium
- [business license enforcement](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/business-license-enforcement): general · priority: medium
- [code enforcement](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/code-enforcement): general · priority: medium
- [international relations](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/international-relations): general · priority: medium
- [immigration impact](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/immigration-impact): general · priority: medium
- [public official misconduct](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/public-official-misconduct): governance · priority: medium
- [liquor license revocation](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/liquor-license-revocation): general · priority: high
- [mayoral vision](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/mayoral-vision): governance · priority: medium
- [public official charges](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/public-official-charges): governance · priority: medium
- [water bill increase](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/water-bill-increase): environment · priority: medium
- [scam warning](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/scam-warning): general · priority: medium
- [mixed-use development](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/mixed-use-development): development · priority: medium
- [water rate increase](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/water-rate-increase): environment · priority: high
- [bridge board meeting](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/bridge-board-meeting): general · priority: medium
- [new city department](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/new-city-department): general · priority: medium
- [reservoir development](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/reservoir-development): development · priority: medium
- [Mayor's Address](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/mayors-address): governance · priority: medium
- [special meeting](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/special-meeting): general · priority: medium
- [bar regulations](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/bar-regulations): general · priority: medium
- [business licensing enforcement](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/business-licensing-enforcement): general · priority: high
- [downtown development](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/issues/downtown-development): development · priority: medium


## Development applications (28)

- [Maddie's Pumpkin Patch Conditional Use Permit](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/maddies-pumpkin-patch-conditional-use-permit): conditional-use · denied
- [Manlorson's Estates Subdivision Rezoning (Taylor Road)](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/manlorsons-estates-subdivision-rezoning-taylor-road): rezone · pending
- [Taggart Subdivision Rezoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/taggart-subdivision-rezoning): rezone · pending
- [Monroe Cigar Bar CUP](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/monroe-cigar-bar-cup): conditional-use · approved
- [Pride O' Texas Commercial Rezoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/pride-o-texas-commercial-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [Star Subdivision Variance](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/star-subdivision-variance): variance · denied
- [Colonia McAllen Subdivision Rezoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/colonia-mcallen-subdivision-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [Pecan Plaza Subdivision Variance](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/pecan-plaza-subdivision-variance): variance · approved
- [Pecina Estates Subdivision Variance](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/pecina-estates-subdivision-variance): variance · conditions-required
- [Northwest Creek Associated Recreation CUP](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/northwest-creek-associated-recreation-cup): conditional-use · approved
- [Var 37 Restaurant/Bar](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/var-37-restaurantbar): conditional-use · pending
- [General Zoning Updates (UDC Transition)](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/general-zoning-updates-udc-transition): rezone · pending
- [Residential Subdivision Sidewalk Variance](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/residential-subdivision-sidewalk-variance): variance · tabled
- [Rezoning 4716 Buddy Owens Blvd](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/rezoning-4716-buddy-owens-blvd): rezone · denied
- [Precopa Bar CUP](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/precopa-bar-cup): conditional-use · approved
- [Alibi Nightclub](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/alibi-nightclub): conditional-use · approved
- [Woodland Subdivision](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/woodland-subdivision): subdivision · approved
- [Imperial Estates Phase 2](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/imperial-estates-phase-2): subdivision · approved
- [Alhambra Subdivision](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/alhambra-subdivision): subdivision · approved
- [Rezoning and CUP Routine Items](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/rezoning-and-cup-routine-items): rezone · approved
- [Young's Sno-wiz](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/youngs-sno-wiz): conditional-use · approved
- [AEP Texas Substation](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/aep-texas-substation): conditional-use · approved
- [Toloa Restaurant CUP](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/toloa-restaurant-cup): conditional-use · approved
- [Casa Luna Event Center](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/casa-luna-event-center): conditional-use · pending
- [Downtown Rezoning (REZ2026-0010)](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/downtown-rezoning-rez2026-0010): rezone · approved
- [Michael Fallek PUD Amendment](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/michael-fallek-pud-amendment): pud · denied
- [Military Industrial Park Subdivision](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/military-industrial-park-subdivision): variance · conditions-required
- [1001 Ash Avenue Rezone](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/development/1001-ash-avenue-rezone): rezone · approved


## Community topics (21)

- [Carla Medina Designs Rezoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/carla-medina-designs-rezoning): zoning
- [Maddie's Pumpkin Patch](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/maddies-pumpkin-patch): development
- [Tres Lagos Public Improvement District](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/tres-lagos-public-improvement-district): taxes-budget
- [Redwood Park Triplex Rezoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/redwood-park-triplex-rezoning): zoning
- [National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/national-day-of-remembrance-for-murder-victims): public-safety
- [AEP Texas Temporary Electrical Substation Proposal](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/aep-texas-temporary-electrical-substation-proposal): utilities
- [Downtown Rezoning](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/downtown-rezoning): business-jobs
- [Constitution Week](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/constitution-week): schools
- [Pecina Estates Subdivision Sidewalk Variances](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/pecina-estates-subdivision-sidewalk-variances): development
- [Rezoning 4716 Buddy Owens Blvd](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/rezoning-4716-buddy-owens-blvd): zoning
- [Pecina Estates Subdivision Variance](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/pecina-estates-subdivision-variance): development
- [McAllen Public Library Month](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/mcallen-public-library-month): parks-rec
- [Toloa Rooftop Bar CUP](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/toloa-rooftop-bar-cup): business-jobs
- [Rezoning (1320 Kendallwood Ave)](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/rezoning-1320-kendallwood-ave): zoning
- [AEP Electrical Substation](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/aep-electrical-substation): public-safety
- [Electrical Infrastructure Expansion](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/electrical-infrastructure-expansion): water-utilities
- [Pecina Estates Subdivision Sidewalk Variance](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/pecina-estates-subdivision-sidewalk-variance): development
- [Federal Funding and Housing](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/federal-funding-and-housing): water-utilities
- [Black History Month](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/black-history-month): public-safety
- [Michael Fallek PUD Amendment](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/michael-fallek-pud-amendment): development
- [National Burn Awareness Week](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/community/national-burn-awareness-week): public-safety


## Officials (15)

- [Javier Villalobos](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/officials/javier-villalobos): Mayor
- [Tony Aguirre Jr.](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/officials/tony-aguirre-jr): District 1 Council Member
- [Joaquin J. Zamora](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/officials/joaquin-j-zamora): District 2 Council Member
- [Rolando Rios](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/officials/rolando-rios): District 3 Council Member
- [Rodolfo Castillo](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/officials/rodolfo-castillo): District 4 Council Member
- [Michael Fallek](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/officials/michael-fallek): District 5 Council Member
- [Pepe Cabeza De Vaca](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/officials/pepe-cabeza-de-vaca): District 6 Council Member
- [Albert Cardenas](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/officials/albert-cardenas): Board Member — McAllen Public Utility Board of Trustees
- [Charles Amos](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/officials/charles-amos): Board Member — McAllen Public Utility Board of Trustees
- [Ricardo R. Godinez](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/officials/ricardo-r-godinez): Board Member — McAllen Public Utility Board of Trustees
- [Ernest R. Williams](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/officials/ernest-r-williams): Board Member — McAllen Public Utility Board of Trustees
- [Austin Stevenson](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/officials/austin-stevenson): City Attorney — Administration
- [Isaac J. Tawil](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/officials/isaac-j-tawil): City Manager — Administration
- [Perla Lara](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/officials/perla-lara): City Secretary — Administration
- [Omar Sotelo](https://mytexasrecord.org/mcallen/officials/omar-sotelo): Planning Director — Administration