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Harlingen approves Victor Park improvements after residents call for safety upgrades
Summary
Commissioners authorized a construction contract for Victor Park improvements—parking, basketball court, pool renovations and a splash pad—after public comments from local league leaders and parents about poor field conditions, lighting and restrooms. Additional park components will be bid after design.
Residents and youth‑sports leaders urged the Harlingen City Commission to invest in Victor Park, and the commission authorized a construction contract to begin a phased package of improvements intended to address safety and usability.
Victor Cepeda, president of the Harlingen Bronco baseball/softball league, told commissioners the fields show “significant wear and tear” that has created safety risks: uneven playing surfaces, inconsistent irrigation that leaves outfields bare, and dark areas caused by inoperable light poles.…
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