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District 5 Commissioner Election

Michael Fallek won the District 5 City Commission seat in the May 2 special election with a majority of 573 votes, eliminating the need for a run-off. The commission officially canvassed the results and swore in the certification.

13 mentionsLast discussed May 11, 2026

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City Commissioner Arrest

A McAllen city commissioner is behind bars, and now city leaders are scrambling to figure out how to keep things running smoothly. This unexpected absence could slow down important decisions and city business.

1 mentionLast discussed Oct 13, 2025