Weslaco approves purchase of additional drones using Operation Lone Star funds
Aug 5, 2025
Aug 5, 2025
Police and emergency management staff will purchase an additional drone package (about $51,000) using Operation Lone Star grant funds to improve live‑feed situational awareness for rescues, ditch inspections and emergency management; commission approved the expenditure.
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The Weslaco City Commission on Aug. 5 approved using Operation Lone Star grant funds to buy an additional drone package, including hardware and software, to support emergency management and public safety operations.
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