Weslaco Government Roundup: City Commission Eyes $1M Police Grant, Property Sale, and Rezoning Actions
Weslaco's recent and upcoming government meetings cover a wide range of topics — from a potential $1 million federal police-hiring grant to drainage projects, animal shelter partnerships, and the possible sale of a 12.79-acre city property. However, no meeting minutes have been published for any of the recent sessions listed below, so it is not yet possible to confirm what was actually decided. The following reflects what was on each agenda.
City Commission — Property, Permits, and Rezoning
The City Commission held two meetings on July 7, 2026. Agendas show the commission was scheduled to review a traffic study for Westgate and 18th Street, consider the proposed 2025–2026 dilapidated-structures plan, and enter executive session to discuss the possible sale, purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of a 12.79-acre property at Westgate and 18th Street (Farm Tract 666, Block 164). Additional executive sessions were listed for the City Manager evaluation and a legal consultation with the City Attorney regarding Liquid Environmental.
A second July 7 agenda included public hearings on Conditional Use Permits for 7-Eleven Beverage Company, Inc. at 2625 N Westgate Dr. and for Ana E Leal at 301 N Texas Blvd. Rezoning proposals on the agenda covered 218 & 300 W Huisache (R-1 to B-1 Neighborhood Business District) and 715 N Kansas Ave. (R-1 to T-1 Townhomes District). Resolution 2026-49 would authorize TXDOT street closures for the Alfresco Weslaco Music & Art event series from August 2026 through February 2027. The agenda also listed an economic-development contract exceeding $100,000 as a discussion item.
Board of Adjustments — Five Variance Requests
On July 8, 2026, the Board of Adjustments and Appeals of Zoning was scheduled to hear five variance requests: a sign ordinance variance at 417 N International Blvd. (petitioner: Sign Crafters, Inc., including a $286.72 measurement), zoning variances at 713 Deanne Dr. and 707 Deanne Dr. (petitioner: ANH Construction), a zoning variance at 1302 Helen Dr. (petitioner: Raul Dena), and a sign ordinance variance at 2625 N Westgate Dr. (petitioner: Mark Pullin, including a $325.43 measurement). Public comments were limited to three minutes per speaker.
Airport, Drainage, Parks, and Animal Shelter Boards
The Mid Valley Airport Advisory Committee met July 9 to receive a monthly progress report and a report on the Hangar Project. No decisions beyond routine agenda approvals were listed.
The Drainage Advisory Board met July 9 to discuss five drainage projects: Cornerstone Phase 2, 12th Street improvements, Southland improvements, Pleasantview improvements, and the Summerlin Subdivision.
The Parks Advisory Board met July 15 to elect a new chairman and vice-chairman, review park improvements, and discuss a community survey and social media pages.
The Animal Shelter Advisory Board met July 15 to report on proposed animal care ordinances and discuss a potential partnership with People Assisting Animal Control (PAAC) for sterilization services for city shelter animals.
Rio Grande Valley Public Utility Agency
On July 16, the RGVPUA board was scheduled to consider adopting its bylaws, approving April 2, 2026 meeting minutes, and securing director and officer liability insurance, website development services, and depository bank account services.
Coming Up
- **July 21, 4:30 PM, City Hall (255 South Kansas Ave.)** — City Commission workshop on drainage ditch maintenance (Public Works) and fireworks in city limits (Fire Department), followed by executive sessions on the City Manager evaluation, lawsuit C-2224-26-H involving De Leon Aircraft Maintenance, and a potential claim by Maria Lorena Martinez de Martin.
- **July 21, City Commission regular meeting** — Vote scheduled on a FY26 COPS Hiring Program grant application for up to $1,000,000 with a 25% match; Ordinance 2026-21 rezoning 715 N Kansas Ave. from R-1 to T-1 townhomes; Ordinance 2026-22 rezoning 1628 Canyon Dr. from M-1 mobile home to B-1 business; Change Order No. 1 for Rafetlis Financial Consultants not to exceed $12,500; and Ordinance 2026-24 creating a fireworks prohibition (first reading).
- **July 22** — Iwo Jima Blue Ribbon Committee special meeting on fundraising pavers, a financial account with the City of Weslaco, social media networking, and dignitary invitations.
All recent meeting agendas listed above remain unconfirmed by published minutes. Readers should consult the official Weslaco city records for final outcomes.