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McAllen ISD details 2026 bond outreach and approves election services; officials address voting‑site safety
Summary
The district described a multi‑phase outreach campaign for the proposed 2026 bond and approved a contract with Hidalgo County for election services and equipment for the May 2, 2026 bond election (early voting April 20–28). Public safety concerns about using schools as polling places prompted assurances from district police and plans for family notifications.
McAllen ISD officials outlined an intensified outreach effort for the district’s proposed 2026 bond and the board approved the county election contract needed to run the vote.
"We called for a bond election on February 10th," Director of Marketing and Communications Felicia Villarreal told trustees, describing three outreach phases that included presentations, printed collateral, mass communication and community events. Villarreal said the district has delivered 66…
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