Here's what the South Texas Alliance of Cities compact says
HARLINGEN, Texas – As first reported in the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service , a group of mayors from South Texas met in Harlingen on...
HARLINGEN, Texas – As first reported in the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service , a group of mayors from South Texas met in Harlingen on Tuesday to form the South Texas Alliance of Cities. They signed a compact that said in part: 'With great combined effect, the South Texas region – through the aligned efforts of its mayors – can direct unified efforts in advocacy, policy and economic development toward mutual goals that are important for the future of our communities.' The compact was signed by San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza, Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda, Mission Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza, and McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos.