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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Starr County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Delinquent Tax Collections and Resale Properties
Linebarger presented its six-month collection report showing nearly $2 million collected, and the court approved a resolution to auction 18 abandoned or vacant properties below appraised value on July 7 to clear titles and return them to the tax rolls.
CBP Border Security Right of Entry
The court approved an agreement allowing the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection to access county property near the bridge for surveying and border wall construction.
Immigration Enforcement
Starr County is gearing up for federal mass deportation plans, which could strain local resources and change how our police operate. It’s a major shift that might impact both our community’s safety and our local tax dollars.
Border Wall Construction
Starr County is fighting federal plans to build a border wall that could carve up local land and disrupt community infrastructure. This legal showdown is a big deal because it will permanently change how the region looks and functions.