Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Weslaco public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in business jobs
Agility Cares health insurance enrollment center
The city signed a non-binding agreement with a nonprofit that helps uninsured families find CHIP, ACA coverage, and social services — aiming to keep people out of emergency rooms. A future agreement could put the center in city space.
EDC budget: debt-free with a surplus
The EDC is now debt-free, flipped a $5.6 million deficit into a surplus, and is boosting its parks contribution toward $150,000 a year. Sales tax is projected up 7.7%.
Airport runway and taxiway extension
The city approved an $8.64 million design contract to extend the runway to 7,000 feet and widen it to 100 feet, using about $26 million in state-appropriated funds. Construction costs (~$50 million total) will need future funding.
Project Hollywood Reaper Incentives
In closed session, the Commission approved a financial offer or incentives for an economic development prospect code-named Project Hollywood Reaper — details remain confidential under Texas law.
Mid-Valley Industrial Park road grant
Four electric easements will let Magic Valley Electric run a supply line under the airport runway toward the industrial park, and an interlocal amendment keeps the Mile 4½ road realignment on track.
Mid-Valley Airport name change
The commission wants the FAA to rename the airport 'Mid-Valley International' since it already handles Customs and 24-30 international flights a month.
Mid-Valley Airport Management and Grants
Two TxDOT grant agreements totaling about $19 million will fund runway improvements and a new hangar at the airport, with the city's 5% match (about $947,000 combined) coming from 2025 bond money.
Mid-Valley Airport planning
Planning money approved to kick off runway extension and facility design, coordinating with the irrigation district, county, and drainage district.
Texas Onion Festival 2026
Street closures for the Onion Festival on March 27-28 were approved, along with beer sales by a licensed vendor and a ban on unauthorized street vending during the event.