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Commission approves multiple public‑safety grants and delegates election administration to Starr County
Summary
Rio Grande City authorized a package of grant applications (DOJ grants, Operation Lone Star overtime, rifle‑resistant body armor, Border Zone fire grant) and approved a contract with Starr County to administer the May 2 municipal election; early‑voting hours were set following discussion on avoiding conflicts of interest for city staff.
The commission approved a set of resolutions allowing the city to apply for and accept several grants and also agreed to contract with Starr County to administer the municipal election set for May 2, 2026.
Police and public‑safety staff described the grant requests: an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant (listed in meeting materials), Violence Against Women and Victims…
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