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Southwest Airlines mural to remain in Harlingen’s downtown
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Fernando Del Valle , as published by MyRGV
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The mural was originally unveiled in 2020 to pay tribute to Kelleher and his role in establishing Valley International Airport as a hub for Southwest Airlines.
A mural in Harlingen's downtown area will remain in place. The mural honors Herb Kelleher, the founder of Southwest Airlines. The decision came after a city commission vote ended in a deadlock.
Some commissioners had proposed replacing the mural with a new one, citing the changing landscape of the downtown area. Further details about the commission's discussion and vote are available from the source. The mural was originally unveiled in 2020 to pay tribute to Kelleher and his role in establishing Valley International Airport as a hub for Southwest Airlines.
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Category: government Published: August 11, 2026 Source: MyRGV Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A mural in Harlingen's downtown area will remain in place. The mural honors Herb Kelleher, the founder of Southwest Airlines. The decision came after a city commission vote ended in a deadlock. Some…
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