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Enterprise fund finances and commission budget retreat
The general fund is healthy, but water/wastewater and airport funds ran deficits last year. The mayor wants a commission retreat to truly understand how sanitation and water revenues and costs work before big votes on streets, trucks, and rates.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 3, 2026
HighTaxes Budget
Trash tipping fees and a possible transfer station
January's trash disposal bill hit $65,809 because short-staffed crews hauled to the closer but pricier La Feria transfer station — $43.11 a ton versus $17.75 in Edinburg. Staff will study the logistics and consider renegotiating the Republic Services rate.
3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026