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He expressed concern that the Texas Citrus Fiesta might move to another city if the city didn't offer support.
City Council Special Meeting — March 13, 2026→Ms. Flowers, a TCF board member and citrus industry professional, expressed concern about negative actions and division surrounding the Texas Citrus Fiesta, emphasizing it's her livelihood.
City Council Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026→Mr. Galeazzi spoke in support of maintaining the Texas Citrus Fiesta with the City of Mission and supporting Amy Tijerina as its director, noting the organization's growth.
City Council Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026→Mr. Flowers discussed the dynamic between the Kings Association, TCF, and the City, stating that recent events have detracted from the Fiesta's purpose of highlighting the citrus industry.
Ms. Salinas expressed concern about taxpayer dollars used for TCF, denied accusations of running an anonymous Facebook page, and asked the council to reconsider removing TCF as a city department, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.
City Council Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026→Ms. Sanchez, a retired city employee and TCF volunteer, raised concerns about the lack of transparency in TCF operations, specifically mentioning the absence of scoresheets for parade floats and contradictory information received.
City Council Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026→Ms. Flores, whose grandfather was a pioneer of the celebration, expressed concerns about recent TCF events, including vendors selling food without permits and a general lack of transparency.
City Council Regular Meeting — February 24, 2026→Mission city councilmember denies Texas Citrus Fiesta interference claims ValleyCentral.com
‘False and unfounded’: Mission councilwoman denies allegations of interference into Texas Citrus Fiesta MyRGV.com