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'No one ever gave permission': Brownsville commissioner says city built road on family's private property
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Jorge Vela , as published by ValleyCentral
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points De Leon is speaking on behalf of his family in this matter, separate from his role as District 3 commissioner. Gustavo De Leon claims the city built a road on his family's private property without permission.
A Brownsville city commissioner is making accusations against the city. Gustavo De Leon claims the city built a road on his family's private property without permission. He also alleges that the land is being used as a dumping site for asphalt millings.
De Leon is speaking on behalf of his family in this matter, separate from his role as District 3 commissioner. The city's actions are the focus of his accusations, and he is expressing concerns about the use of his family's property. Further details about the situation are available from ValleyCentral, the source of this information.
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Category: government Published: July 15, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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