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Peñitas city manager pleads guilty

McALLEN — A 38-year-old McAllen resident has pleaded guilty to a criminal information charging him with bribery and bankruptcy fraud, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery on Nov. 10.Omar X. Romero admitted that in 2018 he utilized a cellular phone to communicate with other public officials individuals regarding a scheme to sell a water tank to Agua Special Utility District (SUD) and compensation to be paid in consideration for board votes.Romero also admitted he was appointed to serve as the chief restructuring officer of Hidalgo County Emergency Services Foundation on Nov. 4, 2019, in connection with their bankruptcy proceedings.

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