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Weslaco ISD updates public on Pete Abrego Ag Farm sale to city; trustees seek student‑impact details for other property disposals
Summary
District staff said the Pete Abrego Ag Farm sale to the City of Weslaco ($1,555,000 for ~7.6 acres) is moving toward April handover; trustees asked staff to study student impacts (breeding vs. market livestock), long‑term growth analysis and transparent project tracking for other surplus parcels.
Facilities staff updated the board on several properties the district considers surplus, including the Pete Abrego Ag Farm Facility, which was approved for sale to the City of Weslaco for $1,555,000 for about 7.6 acres and is slated for transition and limited demolition beginning April 1.
"January 26, board approved the sale of the Pete Abrego Farm Facility to the city of Weslaco for 1,555,000 for 7.6 acres," the facilities presenter said. Staff reported coordination with city officials to ensure student needs (animal housing, equine facilities) are addressed during the transition.
Trustees asked for additional outreach: trustee Delos Santos urged a survey of families whose students participate in FFA/Ag programs to determine how many students own breeding animals versus market animals and whether alternate housing or program support will be required. The board also reviewed other parcels (including Horton Elementary property and parcels near Bridge/7th and old Wharton) and asked staff to revisit a recent 10‑year facilities plan and provide comparables and a public project‑update web page for bond projects and surplus property.
