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#StarrCounty #Texas is clearly done bein messed with.

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March 5, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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Whew, this one's complicated! 🎁

As I understand it the case vs #DAGochaRamirez of #StarrCounty can be refiled

🤞 there will be some justice for the woman he prosecuted as there's a lot of evidence that he KNEW he shouldn't & took adv

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Texas DA who charged abortion patient with murder accused of once paying for one
Three years after Texas prosecutors charged a woman with murder for inducing her own abortion, the local district attorney is accused of paying for an abortion while having an affair decades ago.
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August 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Starr County is poised to lower its tax rate to 1.6861 per $100 valuation, sparking a public hearing on September 15 to discuss this significant financial shift!

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Judge proposes lower tax rate; county schedules Sept. 15 public hearing
The Starr County Commissioners Court approved a proposed tax rate of 1.6861 per $100 valuation—down from 1.7101—set a public hearing for Sept. 15 at 2:30, and discussed revenue drivers including green-energy PILOTs, bridge tolls and jail housing revenue.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:24 AM
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STC Launches Substitute Teacher Program to Boost Starr County Schools #RioGrandeCity #RioGrandeValley #SouthTexas #SouthTexasCollege #SouthTexasEducation #StarrCounty #stc #StcStarrCountyCAmous #SubstituteTeacherTraining #TexasBorderBusines
STC Launches Substitute Teacher Program to Boost Starr County Schools
ndividuals interested in working in local K-12 schools can now gain the training and classroom experience needed to become a qualified substitute teacher through South Texas College’s (STC) substitute teacher courses at the Starr County Campus.
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August 27, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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A view from a couple years ago. #santamargaritaranch #starrcounty #texas
July 27, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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Starr County takes a bold step by approving eminent domain to secure land for essential flood-control projects, raising questions about public needs versus private rights.

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Starr County agrees to eminent‑domain resolution to acquire flood‑control right‑of‑way
The commissioners approved a resolution authorizing right‑of‑way acquisition by eminent domain for flood control (positions 1 and 2) after discussing the item and referring details to executive session; the court approved the resolution in open session.
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July 24, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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Starr County is on the brink of a transformative $1 billion wind energy project that promises to create jobs and support local schools!

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Starr County court approves negotiation authority for three‑phase Hakan Wind tax abatement
Starr County Commissioners Court held a public hearing July 13 and approved moving forward with a tax‑abatement agreement to support a three‑phase wind project (referred in the record as Hakan Wind), which the county says represents nearly $1 billion in potential new investment and includes the San Ysidro ISD in its footprint.
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July 24, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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65k vs. 5.2k. Historic Plazas vs. Windmill Parks. One bridges nations; the other feeds them. Forward is for both.

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Border Heritage & Northern Plains Today’s match-up spans the entire length of the state, from the Rio Grande Valley to the top of the Panhandle. Starr County, rich in Tejano history and trade, sits on the Mexican border. Hansford County, bordering Oklahoma, is a powerhouse of grain and energy production. One is defined by the river and deep cultural roots; the other by the vast, flat horizon and the feedyard economy. Both are border counties: one south, one north that anchor the extremities of Texas.
December 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Truck black box data can be overwritten in 30 days if the vehicle is put back into service. We send immediate legal notices to stop companies from destroying electronic logs and maintenance files. #TruckAccident #StarrCounty
City of Roma Truck Accident Attorneys: Attorney911 Wreaks Havoc on Walmart 18-Wheelers, Halliburton Oilfield Trucks & Amazon Vans with 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Power — TBI ($5M+ Recovered), A
Guía de Accidentes de Camiones en la Ciudad de Roma: Su Primera Respuesta ante una Emergencia Legal El impacto fue…
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June 12, 2026 at 4:51 AM
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Bacterial endotoxins can remain on biological grafts after sterilization, causing painful red breast syndrome. Lupe and I know how insurance companies minimize these risks because he used to defend them.

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Starr County’s Defective Breast Mesh, Acellular Dermal Matrix and Bioabsorbable Scaffold Injury Attorneys: Attorney911 (The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC) Pairs Ralph Manginello’s 27+ Years of Federal Tri
Abogados de lesiones por mallas mamarias defectuosas, matrices dérmicas acelulares y andamiajes bioabsorbibles en el condado de Starr: La guía…
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June 9, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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I have secured dismissals by proving breathalyzer machines were not properly maintained by local law enforcement. If the equipment is unreliable, the state cannot use those results to take away your freedom. #DWIDefense #StarrCounty
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May 8, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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The Starr County commissioner court celebrated a "clean" audit, but is grappling with a budget deficit and questions about tax collection practices.

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Starr County commissioner court hears clean audit, approves audits and a budget amendment
The Starr County commissioner court received an unmodified (clean) audit opinion for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025; auditors showed a small general-fund decrease, explained a lease accounting change and the court approved three audits and a budget amendment by voice vote.
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July 2, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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Starr County just greenlit vital infrastructure projects and celebrated El Sauz Water Supply's 50th anniversary—big moves for the community!

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Starr County approves water-line permit, grants and easement acceptance; proclaims El Sauz Water Supply anniversary
The court approved a permit for S2 Engineering to install a short water line on the Westside, accepted excess easements from Ever- Enterprises Inc., approved several grants and a $25,000 interfund loan, and adopted a proclamation marking El Sauz Water Supply’s 50th anniversary.
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June 28, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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Starr County has just greenlit a massive 200-MW battery storage project set to transform the energy landscape—are you ready for the future?

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Starr County approves tax abatement for planned 200-MW Bessie Energy battery storage project
Starr County Commissioners approved a tax abatement agreement for Bessie Energy Storage LLC after a public hearing and closed-session negotiations; the project is described as a 200 MW battery storage facility, estimated at $135 million, planned to begin construction in 2027 and enter commercial operation in 2028.
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June 13, 2026 at 5:32 AM
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Starr County is turning the tide on delinquent taxes, collecting nearly $2 million in just six months and gearing up to resell 18 properties to boost community revitalization!

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Starr County reports higher delinquent-tax collections, approves resale plan for struck-off properties
Delinquent-tax attorneys told the court Starr County collected about $1.962 million in the six-month period ending March 31, 2026, and commissioners approved a resolution to resell 18 struck-off properties (none homesteads) and authorize lower opening bids to encourage sale. The county set a tax sale for July 7.
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June 2, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Starr County has taken a significant step towards enhancing border security by granting survey access to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection beneath a crucial bridge.

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Starr County authorizes CBP survey access on county property near bridge
The commissioners approved authorizing Starr County to execute a right-of-entry agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection to allow survey work connected to border security infrastructure on county property beneath a bridge; discussion focused on the limited scope (survey) and logistics.
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June 2, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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Starr County is set to transform its streets with a $508,000 grant that prioritizes economic opportunities for low-income residents and local businesses!

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Starr County briefed on $508,000 CDBG street-reconstruction award and Section 3 hiring priorities
County staff presented details of a $508,000 Community Development Block Grant for street reconstruction and outlined Section 3 requirements to prioritize contracting and work opportunities for low-income residents and disadvantaged businesses in the project area.
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April 30, 2026 at 4:52 AM
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Starr County is set to energize the future with a groundbreaking $135 million battery storage project that could power 13,000 homes for a full day!

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Starr County designates reinvestment zone for battery storage project, OKs abatement negotiations
Starr County commissioners approved a resolution April 27 to designate a reinvestment zone for a proposed Jariva Energy battery storage project near La Morita off FM 755, and authorized negotiations on a tax abatement. County staff said the project could total about $135 million, use roughly 40 acres and deliver an estimated 200 MW of storage.
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April 30, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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Starr County faces significant financial challenges, with a $2.17 million deficit and $20.8 million in total debt, but officials are taking action by approving a $151,512.25 loan to boost the housing rehabilitation program.

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Starr County hears auditor and treasurer reports and approves $151,512.25 interfund loan for housing rehab
Auditor and treasurer presented unaudited December 2025 financials showing multiple fund deficits and total debt of $20.8 million; commissioners approved a $151,512.25 temporary interfund loan from general fund to housing rehab on a reimbursement basis.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Starr County is rolling out a mobile early-voting unit to ensure everyone has access to the polls this March—get ready for a seamless voting experience!

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Starr County approves temporary early-voting branch locations and posts notice for March primary
Elections staff received approval for temporary early-voting branch locations, including mobile-unit visits to La Victoria, Bel Gonzales and San Isidro/Salineno, and the court approved the notice of election for the March 3 primary.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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The Rio Grande Valley MPO's newly unveiled transportation plans are at risk of state intervention due to past overprogramming—what does this mean for local projects?

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Rio Grande Valley MPO briefs Starr County on long-range plans and warns of overprogramming risk
Michael Menon, executive director of the Rio Grande Valley MPO, told the Starr County Commissioners the MPO completed a 30‑day public comment period and that its long‑range and 10‑year programming must be fiscally constrained; he warned prior overprogramming (about $102 million cited) risks state-level reallocation under a 200% rule.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Starr County is taking a significant step toward potential economic growth by initiating negotiations for a tax abatement with Grama 210 Logistics LLC.

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Starr County authorizes start of negotiations for tax abatement with Grama 210 Logistics LLC
After an executive session, Starr County Commissioners Court authorized staff to begin negotiations with Grama 210 Logistics LLC to consider terms for a potential tax abatement, continuing the county’s pursuit of economic-development opportunities.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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Starr County is taking major steps towards economic growth with a new interlocal agreement with the City of Roma and plans for a crucial drainage study!

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Starr County approves Roma interlocal deal, taps top-ranked firm to begin drainage study; adopts several budget items
At a public meeting, the Starr County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Roma on Reinvestment Zone No. 1, voted to begin negotiations with the top-ranked engineering firm for a drainage study, approved the sheriffs Chapter 59 budget submission and an order of salaries, and listed multiple budget amendments (items
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October 31, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Starr County is taking bold steps to enhance connectivity and tackle flooding issues with new fiber optic and drainage initiatives that could change lives!

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Star County Commissioners Approve Fiber Optic Application and Drainage Study Proposal
Commissioners authorize fiber optic line installation and request proposals for a countywide drainage study.
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August 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Starr County is making bold moves for the future, appointing a new fire marshal and securing funding to revitalize the historic courthouse!

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County Appoints Jorge Ollivides as Fire Marshal and Approves Courthouse Rehabilitation Loan
County leaders appoint Jorge Ollivides as fire marshal and approve courthouse rehabilitation funding.
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August 14, 2025 at 1:15 AM