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Traffic operations says streetlights-by-district project continues; residents invited to contact department
Summary
Traffic operations director Marlene Garza reported the city’s streetlights‑by‑district program, launched in 2021 at mayoral and commission direction, is continuing in coordination with AEP and the city has provided a contact number and website for residents seeking information.
Marlene Garza, McAllen’s traffic operations director, gave a brief report at the July 28 workshop saying the streetlights‑by‑district project began in 2021 at the direction of Mayor Javier Villalobos and the McAllen City Commission and is a partnership with AEP. Garza said the program’s goal is to increase lighting in residential neighborhoods and on major streets across McAllen. She encouraged residents to contact the traffic operations department for details and provided a phone number ((956) 681‑2715) and the city website for more information. Garza presented the update as informational. The workshop format allowed questions but did not include any formal votes or actions.
