# OpenTexas > Public meeting transcripts, searchable and accessible Full content with AI summaries: [https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/llms-full.txt](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/llms-full.txt) Sitemap: [https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/sitemap.xml](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/sitemap.xml) ## Site sections - [Home](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/): Recent meetings and civic activity - [Meetings](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings): All meetings with transcripts, summaries, video - [Civic issues](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues): Tracked issues with priority and trend - [Development](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development): Development applications and impact summaries - [Community](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community): Public-comment topics and sentiment - [Officials](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials): Elected officials and city staff - [About](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/about): About this site - [FAQ](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/faq): Frequently asked questions ## Recent meetings (50) - [2026-05-13 — Harlingen Council Approves New Downtown Park Project](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/6bc4699a-323e-48cc-946c-b988233dcde4): General - [2026-05-12 — Harlingen Council OKs New Housing Project, Discusses Park Improvements](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/f12e707d-a7b6-429d-82f1-b763eae36836): General - [2026-05-12 — VFW Special Use Permit Approved, Bar Permit Discussed](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/02220139-59e3-4205-b70e-1bb3c574ce1c): Planning & Zoning - [2026-05-05 — Carport setback variance approved for Mockingbird Lane home](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/b20aa674-457d-47e7-8194-ee3840c148f6): General - [2026-04-30 — Firemen's Pension Board Meets to Discuss Investments](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/36b4648f-025a-4789-adcf-76eb11fed6f7): Firemen's Pension Board - [2026-04-28 — No major decisions made at Harlingen Planning & Zoning meeting](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/2530a459-7161-4ad7-9865-ea442aa31f2b): Planning & Zoning - [2026-04-28 — New housing and industrial projects move forward](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/0708474c-39e6-4500-b1bc-91e57fef1d10): General - [2026-04-23 — Harlingen Council Approves New Park, Discusses Budget](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/e2c7f03f-3256-4a70-9a1b-2b9730ce403f): General - [2026-04-21 — Park improvements and summer programs on the agenda](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/01ea806c-6b84-49a3-ab7b-856f8346384a): Parks & Recreations - [2026-04-21 — Harlingen Council Tackles Zoning, Budget Ahead of New Fiscal Year](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/f6aaf6e8-0090-411f-83a0-3fa23d64adfd): General - [2026-04-16 — Harlingen Convention & Visitors Bureau gears up for 2025-26 strategic plan](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/6d529377-9a85-4208-aef0-9c495af39176): Visit Harlingen - [2026-04-16 — Harlingen Council OKs new park, discusses downtown revitalization](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/b2a0c414-b48b-44af-b926-267c7b364e98): General - [2026-04-15 — Harlingen Commission Honors High School Basketball Teams, Tackles Infrastructure Grants](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/9188fb64-be43-4f9d-92b3-18f02f8edf02): City Commission Regular Meeting 04-15-2026 - [2026-04-14 — New subdivisions approved, recycling center gets green light](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/79864e96-1665-48bc-bf5f-66245e631d20): Planning & Zoning - [2026-04-09 — Veterans Board Tackles Leadership Changes and Event Planning](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/e7c8216f-9064-4e67-b018-100dedf06506): General - [2026-04-08 — Harlingen Council Tackles Zoning, Approves Park Improvements](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/eddbdb29-469a-4ea6-9998-2824bbf7d253): General - [2026-04-07 — Carport setback variance debated for Harlingen home](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/1a6d9b97-0478-4aa8-a263-a58a30916b46): Planning & Zoning - [2026-04-02 — Library Board Discusses Summer Reading Program, New Book Purchases](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/5ad62772-b57a-4d5e-9598-cef92c4a6507): Harlingen Public Library - [2026-04-01 — Harlingen City Commission Approves Several Ordinances, Recognizes Local Achievements](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/062c2fa1-5736-425b-9867-7c1a00e8d3ba): City Commission - [2026-03-31 — Harlingen's Finances Get Clean Bill of Health from Auditors](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/02154b98-2531-4bb7-bf2d-0e8e0992644c): Development Corporation of Harlingen, Inc. - [2026-03-26 — CVB Board to consider adding Parks & Rec rep](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/45c26e42-ebfc-4ed8-be64-e9e74a0f8597): General - [2026-03-26 — Firemen's Pension Board Discusses Investment Strategy](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/f358ab52-435e-4bbb-bba8-8874cf274c88): Firemen's Pension Board - [2026-03-25 — Harlingen Council Tackles Budget, Park Upgrades](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/a1b12c34-2e0c-4e81-b2f1-5bff63c484c3): General - [2026-03-25 — Harlingen Planning & Zoning Discusses New Development](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/3116c1fb-88aa-427f-8085-3fa2b47efa38): Planning & Zoning - [2026-03-23 — Harlingen Council Approves New Housing Development](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/0cea7d8f-d079-4523-9db5-e828fbb5e489): General - [2026-03-18 — Harlingen Commission Tackles Park Safety, Election Costs, and New Development Projects](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/976d8115-efa2-44a5-be9e-41fd7b8581bd): City Commission Regular Meeting 3-18-2026 - [2026-03-17 — Park improvements and summer programs get the green light](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/c2152aaf-a544-48a8-9418-bca138acbe4f): Parks & Recreations - [2026-03-11 — Harlingen Council Approves New Downtown Park Project](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/ed6a00d9-10da-41a9-8c1a-7f36cf0523fc): General - [2026-03-10 — Harlingen Commission Approves New Downtown Apartments](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/9d1198ce-76e0-4d8b-bc66-f651c8765a6b): City Commission - [2026-03-10 — New subdivisions and a recycling center on the agenda for Harlingen Planning & Zoning](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/977e4ab8-8f61-4fd7-8a2f-67c9aadf418f): Planning & Zoning - [2026-03-10 — Harlingen Council Approves New Downtown Parking Rules](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/74d246ea-9551-4a11-b985-b3163ac2e7a8): General - [2026-03-05 — Library Board Discusses Budget, Future Programming](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/fdf66ef2-b326-41a2-a2fb-fb5fbf1d69f5): Harlingen Public Library - [2026-03-04 — Harlingen City Commission Approves Speed Humps, Joins Blue Zones Initiative](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/398a2fed-b33f-4b1c-bf20-a3cbe86a9de2): City Commission Regular Meeting 03-04-2026 - [2026-02-28 — Commission OKs new apartments, discusses park upgrades](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/e8f0a762-3027-4e87-adc6-f27c93d0c0b4): City Commission - [2026-02-26 — Harlingen Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Meets Feb. 26](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/ec59d5dc-4395-4c6d-9f94-3b31b590a3c3): Visit Harlingen - [2026-02-26 — Firefighters' pensions get a look: Retirement benefits, investments reviewed](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/31c23271-bd4c-4dba-bb77-a42b7a235e0f): Firemen's Pension Board - [2026-02-24 — Harlingen Council OKs new park, discusses downtown revitalization](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/4baa141d-b695-437e-9ab5-0a538e7618e2): General - [2026-02-24 — Park improvements and summer programs on the agenda](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/a797a9f8-8672-487d-8605-63df77159be7): Parks & Recreations - [2026-02-24 — Harlingen Development Corp. discusses economic impact of potential new businesses](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/cdb6dc79-0d28-4800-bc6a-41f718a56fa7): Development Corporation of Harlingen, Inc. - [2026-02-19 — Harlingen Council Approves New Downtown Parking Rules](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/72e3beea-e58a-4b59-90db-03a222d6223a): General - [2026-02-19 — City Board Approves Budget, Discusses Expanding Spay/Neuter Program](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/eb353ab5-d63c-4269-a7bf-5e923e547775): Hicb 4b Meeting - [2026-02-18 — City Commission approves controversial Horseshoe Point subdivision despite neighborhood opposition](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/1973a16e-9f81-40a2-a81e-b2583d274c11): City Commission Regular Meeting 02-18-2026 - [2026-02-17 — Homeowner gets OK for porch and carport setbacks on Orange Drive](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/6957ea46-a0bb-40b3-bf50-44e8ffa8496b): Zoning Board of Adjustments - [2026-02-12 — Harlingen Meeting Canceled](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/96f78288-d974-4ea5-a951-4503f88603f3): General - [2026-02-11 — Harlingen Council OKs New Downtown Apartments](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/007c69e9-4628-4f31-a6a7-c85d1f0946ee): General - [2026-02-10 — Adult business permit denied due to parking and product concerns](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/612fb716-4851-4c27-ab5a-35cc5cb95efb): General - [2026-02-05 — Library Board Discusses Budget, New Programs](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/28349f64-db4a-4cff-b554-5376e26b3430): Harlingen Public Library - [2026-02-04 — City Commission Tackles Development, Grants, and Public Safety](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/459892ee-9256-45e2-b4e7-a50611041aa3): City Commission - [2026-02-04 — City leaders tackle major drainage projects and approve new animal shelter staff](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/d11080fe-cbf6-44d9-929f-9dd9e1f425de): Cc Workshop &Amp; Reg Meeting 02-04-2026 - [2026-01-29 — Firemen's Pension Board Reviews Investment Performance](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/meetings/5a85f921-e42c-4e3d-96a1-5c0b45ee045b): Firemen's Pension Board ## Civic issues (50) - [development](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/development): development · priority: critical - [city planning](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/city-planning): general · priority: critical - [parks and recreation](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/parks-and-recreation): parks-recreation · priority: high - [city contract review](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/city-contract-review): general · priority: critical - [park development](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/park-development): development · priority: high - [Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Adjustments](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/fiscal-year-2026-budget-adjustments): budget · priority: critical - [economic development](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/economic-development): development · priority: high - [Grant Funding for City Projects](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/grant-funding-for-city-projects): grants · priority: critical - [Fire Station Infrastructure Improvements](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/fire-station-infrastructure-improvements): public-safety · priority: critical - [Governance and Transparency](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/governance-and-transparency): governance · priority: high - [public health](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/public-health): general · priority: high - [drainage improvement](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/drainage-improvement): general · priority: high - [Public Input on Utilities and Transit](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/public-input-on-utilities-and-transit): public-services · priority: critical - [veterans support](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/veterans-support): general · priority: high - [city beautification plan](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/city-beautification-plan): general · priority: high - [data center moratorium](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/data-center-moratorium): general · priority: critical - [Library Budget and Services](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/library-budget-and-services): budget · priority: high - [economic development initiative](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/economic-development-initiative): development · priority: high - [public space development](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/public-space-development): development · priority: critical - [Board Bylaws Review](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/board-bylaws-review): governance · priority: medium - [tax rates](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/tax-rates): budget · priority: high - [Personnel change](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/personnel-change): general · priority: high - [All-America City award](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/all-america-city-award): general · priority: medium - [flooding and drainage](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/flooding-and-drainage): environment · priority: critical - [Volunteer Recruitment for Events](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/volunteer-recruitment-for-events): community-engagement · priority: medium - [trash collection schedule](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/trash-collection-schedule): general · priority: medium - [animal services](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/animal-services): general · priority: medium - [Mayoral Election](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/mayoral-election): governance · priority: high - [State of the City address](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/state-of-the-city-address): general · priority: high - [Board Secretary Role](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/board-secretary-role): governance · priority: low - [flood control funding](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/flood-control-funding): budget · priority: critical - [animal shelter partnership](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/animal-shelter-partnership): general · priority: high - [re-entry programs](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/re-entry-programs): general · priority: medium - [water quality](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/water-quality): environment · priority: high - [smoking ban](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/smoking-ban): general · priority: high - [commissioner accusation](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/commissioner-accusation): governance · priority: medium - [Smoke Shop Moratorium](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/smoke-shop-moratorium): zoning · priority: medium - [Airport Board Governance](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/airport-board-governance): governance · priority: medium - [animal control ordinance](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/animal-control-ordinance): general · priority: high - [water main break](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/water-main-break): environment · priority: critical - [Law Enforcement Equipment and Technology](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/law-enforcement-equipment-and-technology): public-safety · priority: high - [Meeting Cancellation](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/meeting-cancellation): governance · priority: low - [crime statistics](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/crime-statistics): public-safety · priority: medium - [commissioner election](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/commissioner-election): governance · priority: high - [city manager transition](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/city-manager-transition): transportation · priority: medium - [heavy rainfall and flooding](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/heavy-rainfall-and-flooding): environment · priority: medium - [education facility groundbreaking](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/education-facility-groundbreaking): education · priority: medium - [parade road closures](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/parade-road-closures): transportation · priority: medium - [ambulance service regulation](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/ambulance-service-regulation): general · priority: medium - [election results](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/issues/election-results): governance · priority: high ## Development applications (45) - [VFW Civic Lodge SUP Amendment](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/vfw-civic-lodge-sup-amendment): other · approved - [Palm Garden Subdivision](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/palm-garden-subdivision): subdivision · approved - [Bar SUP at N. Commerce Street](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/bar-sup-at-n-commerce-street): conditional-use · tabled - [Rezoning north of Beckham Road](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/rezoning-north-of-beckham-road): rezone · approved - [Take 5 Oil Change Harlingen Subdivision](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/take-5-oil-change-harlingen-subdivision): subdivision · approved - [Rezoning on Primera Road](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/rezoning-on-primera-road): rezone · pending - [Park at Roosevelt Subdivision, Phase I](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/park-at-roosevelt-subdivision-phase-i): subdivision · approved - [Annexation and Zoning at 109 FM 509](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/annexation-and-zoning-at-109-fm-509): annexation · pending - [Lot 3 Coastal Subdivision Replat](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/lot-3-coastal-subdivision-replat): subdivision · approved - [Replat of Lots 19 & 20 Parkwood Addition Subdivision](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/replat-of-lots-19-20-parkwood-addition-subdivision): subdivision · approved - [1501 West Harrison Avenue Rezoning](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/1501-west-harrison-avenue-rezoning): rezone · approved - [Carport Variance Request](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/carport-variance-request): variance · under-review - [On-Site Alcohol Sales](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/on-site-alcohol-sales): other · approved - [Downtown Mixed-Use Development](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/downtown-mixed-use-development): rezone · approved - [Special Use Permit for Event Center](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/special-use-permit-for-event-center): other · approved - [Utility Easement Vacation](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/utility-easement-vacation): other · approved - [Alcohol Sales Permit](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/alcohol-sales-permit): other · approved - [Ethanol Loading/Unloading](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/ethanol-loadingunloading): other · approved - [Event Center with Alcohol](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/event-center-with-alcohol): other · approved - [Recycling Center (Special Use Permit)](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/recycling-center-special-use-permit): other · approved - [Aloch II Subdivision](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/aloch-ii-subdivision): subdivision · approved - [Residential Development at 123 Main Street](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/residential-development-at-123-main-street): rezone · approved - [Woodland Oaks Subdivision Phase IV](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/woodland-oaks-subdivision-phase-iv): subdivision · approved - [Pelican’s Landing Subdivision Phase IV](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/pelicans-landing-subdivision-phase-iv): subdivision · approved - [Tesoro Village Subdivision](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/tesoro-village-subdivision): subdivision · approved - [Rezoning Request at 33470 FM 509](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/rezoning-request-at-33470-fm-509): rezone · under-review - [Lot 1 Highland Groves Subdivision Replat](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/lot-1-highland-groves-subdivision-replat): subdivision · approved - [Multifamily Housing Development](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/multifamily-housing-development): other · approved - [Horseshoe Point Subdivision](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/horseshoe-point-subdivision): variance · approved - [Porch Cover and Carport Setback Encroachment](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/porch-cover-and-carport-setback-encroachment): variance · approved - [200 E Jackson St Mixed-Use Development](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/200-e-jackson-st-mixed-use-development): site-plan · approved - [Harlingen Heights II Replat](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/harlingen-heights-ii-replat): other · approved - [Cyber Skunk Smoke Shop](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/cyber-skunk-smoke-shop): conditional-use · denied - [Hemp Retail Holistic Wellness Center](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/hemp-retail-holistic-wellness-center): conditional-use · pending - [Smoke Shop Moratorium](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/smoke-shop-moratorium): other · approved - [Bar/Lounge at North Expressway 77](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/barlounge-at-north-expressway-77): conditional-use · approved - [Annexation and Planned Development District (Morris Road)](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/annexation-and-planned-development-district-morris-road): annexation · under-review - [Downtown Multifamily Development](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/downtown-multifamily-development): other · approved - [Vista Del Sol Subdivision](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/vista-del-sol-subdivision): subdivision · approved - [Downtown Parking Garage](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/downtown-parking-garage): other · approved - [Mixed-Use Development at 500 E. Harrison Ave.](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/mixed-use-development-at-500-e-harrison-ave): rezone · approved - [Downtown Park Project](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/downtown-park-project): other · approved - [Commercial Property Zoning Amendment](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/commercial-property-zoning-amendment): rezone · tabled - [Apartment Complex at 123 Main Street](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/apartment-complex-at-123-main-street): site-plan · approved - [90 Single-Family Residential Lots and One Commercial Lot Development](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/development/90-single-family-residential-lots-and-one-commercial-lot-development): site-plan · approved ## Community topics (22) - [AI Data Centers](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/ai-data-centers): business-jobs - [Horseshoe Point Subdivision](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/horseshoe-point-subdivision): zoning - [Traffic Concerns](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/traffic-concerns): transportation - [Utility Rates](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/utility-rates): public-services - [Park Maintenance](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/park-maintenance): parks - [Zoning Ordinances](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/zoning-ordinances): zoning - [New Apartment Development](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/new-apartment-development): traffic - [Downtown Park](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/downtown-park): parks-and-recreation - [Public Transportation](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/public-transportation): transportation - [Adult Business Permitting](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/adult-business-permitting): zoning - [Airport Administration](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/airport-administration): public-safety - [Pension Plan Concerns](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/pension-plan-concerns): finance - [Victor Park](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/victor-park): parks-rec - [Audit Acknowledgement](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/audit-acknowledgement): finance - [New Housing Development](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/new-housing-development): development - [Flood Protection](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/flood-protection): roads - [City Management](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/city-management): public-safety - [Audit Presentation](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/audit-presentation): finance - [City Budget](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/city-budget): budget - [Traffic Safety](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/traffic-safety): public-safety - [Downtown Development](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/downtown-development): development - [Housing Assistance](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/community/housing-assistance): development ## Officials (34) - [Norma Sepulveda](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/norma-sepulveda): Mayor - [Delia Cavazos-Gamez](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/delia-cavazos-gamez): District 1 Council Member - [Daniel Nemecio Lopez](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/daniel-nemecio-lopez): District 2 Council Member - [Michael Mezmar](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/michael-mezmar): District 3 Council Member - [Frank Morales](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/frank-morales): District 4 Council Member - [Rene Perez](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/rene-perez): District 5 Council Member - [Javier De Leon](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/javier-de-leon): EDC Board Member — Harlingen Economic Development Corporation - [Michael Boland](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/michael-boland): Zoning Board of Adjustment Alternate — Zoning Board of Adjustment - [Nicholas P. Consiglio](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/nicholas-p-consiglio): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission - [R. Linda Cuellar](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/r-linda-cuellar): Zoning Board of Adjustment Alternate — Zoning Board of Adjustment - [Lizzy de la Garza Putegnat](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/lizzy-de-la-garza-putegnat): EDC Board Treasurer — Harlingen Economic Development Corporation - [Raul L. Flores](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/raul-l-flores): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission - [Saarang Jay Rama](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/saarang-jay-rama): EDC Board President — Harlingen Economic Development Corporation - [Ernesto A. Flores](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/ernesto-a-flores): Zoning Board of Adjustment Member — Zoning Board of Adjustment - [Carlos A. Sanchez](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/carlos-a-sanchez): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission - [Michelle Franco-Mar](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/michelle-franco-mar): Zoning Board of Adjustment Alternate — Zoning Board of Adjustment - [Olga Vanessa Cantu](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/olga-vanessa-cantu): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission - [Robert Garza](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/robert-garza): Zoning Board of Adjustment Alternate — Zoning Board of Adjustment - [Carly B. Thomas](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/carly-b-thomas): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission - [Javier Segura](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/javier-segura): EDC Board Secretary — Harlingen Economic Development Corporation - [Dagoberto Pena](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/dagoberto-pena): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission - [Linda T. Burke](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/linda-t-burke): EDC Board Vice President — Harlingen Economic Development Corporation - [Rudy Martinez](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/rudy-martinez): Zoning Board of Adjustment Member — Zoning Board of Adjustment - [Tre' Peacock](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/tre-peacock): EDC Board Member — Harlingen Economic Development Corporation - [Jennifer V. Colton](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/jennifer-v-colton): Zoning Board of Adjustment Member — Zoning Board of Adjustment - [Marcus Cruz](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/marcus-cruz): EDC Board Member — Harlingen Economic Development Corporation - [Cesar Perez](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/cesar-perez): Zoning Board of Adjustment Member — Zoning Board of Adjustment - [Wandy E. Cruz-Velazquez](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/wandy-e-cruz-velazquez): Planning & Zoning Commissioner — Planning & Zoning Commission - [Armando Prado](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/armando-prado): Zoning Board of Adjustment Alternate — Zoning Board of Adjustment - [Elizandro Munoz](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/elizandro-munoz): Zoning Board of Adjustment Member — Zoning Board of Adjustment - [Mark Sossi](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/mark-sossi): City Attorney — Legal - [Mayra Herrera](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/mayra-herrera): City Secretary — City Secretary - [Gabriel Gonzalez](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/gabriel-gonzalez): City Manager — Administration - [Ana Hernandez](https://harlingen.myopentexas.org/officials/ana-hernandez): Planning & Development Director — Planning & Development