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Harlingen school district passes $198.3 million general fund budget
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Fernando Del Valle , as published by MyRGV
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This budget includes pay increases for employees and allocates $115.
3 million. 9 million for student instruction. The district is expecting a decrease in enrollment, with a projected 1,440 students, which is down from the current year.
To address financial concerns, the district is planning cost savings measures. Further details on the budget and the district's financial situation are available from the source. The budget was passed by the school board in a recent meeting, as the district continues to recover from a financial crisis that began about two years ago.
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Category: schools Published: June 25, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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