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Residents press Harlingen commission on park vandalism, shade trees, crossing safety and drainage
Summary
Multiple residents urged the commission to address vandalism in parks and questioned equipment costs; others asked for more shade trees to improve walkability, crosswalks for a busy nightlife spot, and follow-up on repeated flooding at private property. (262 characters)
During the public‑comment period at the Nov. 19, 2025 Harlingen City Commission meeting, five residents raised concerns spanning park vandalism, tree canopy and walkability, nighttime pedestrian safety, and localized drainage problems.
Raymond Reyes (706 Natanket Drive) thanked the commission but urged attention to vandalism in parks and questioned recent procurement prices. "Can you imagine? I mean, really? $4,000 cameras," Reyes said, and he criticized a separate $5,000,000 commerce project as…
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