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The city is looking to give most employees a 4% total pay bump (2% for inflation and 2% for tenure). It's a way to keep good workers on the payroll.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days.
This will increase the city's payroll expenses for the upcoming fiscal year.
Full-time city employees who have been with the city for at least one year.
The city budget, which must absorb the additional payroll costs.
The Webb County Commissioners Court will meet Monday, Sept. 14, to consider a highway expansion project, a veterans transportation grant and possible pay raises for elected officials.
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District III Councilmember Melissa Cigarroa shares her visible concern with District II Councilmember Ricardo Rangel after a delayed vote on the city budget after executive session on Sept. 8, 2026, at City Hal...