Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for November, 1.1 percent more than in November 2023.
The City of McAllen’s financial strength and stability have been affirmed by Fitch Ratings, which recently rated McAllen’s Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and its outstanding General Obligation (GO) bonds at a robust ‘AA+’ once again. The rating, one of the highest available, underscores McAllen’s resilient financial position, supported by sound fiscal management and a stable outlook for the city’s economy and operations.
The U.S. and Mexico agreed to amend a 1944 water treaty, which might bring some relief to South Texas farmers struggling with scarce water.
According to a press release sent out this Monday by both the City of Pharr and DHR Health, expanded mental health resources in RGV are kicking into gear this week with the groundbreaking of a new state-ofthe- art behavioral health hospital on N. Jackson.
Last week, McAllen became the third city in South Texas to impose a carwash ordinance that regulates the future growth of commercial locations.
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