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'It’s kinda ridiculous': Progreso residents push back on new $8.99 monthly brush fee
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jorge Vela , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Some residents are questioning the necessity of paying for this service, especially if they do not use it every month.
In Progreso, Texas, a new monthly fee for brush collection has become a topic of discussion among residents. 99 per month. Some residents are questioning the necessity of paying for this service, especially if they do not use it every month.
City leaders believe the fee is necessary to maintain the brush collection program. They say it will help avoid raising property taxes. The fee is scheduled to take effect next month.
Further details about the new fee and its implementation are available from ValleyCentral, the local news source reporting on this development in Progreso.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Progreso, Texas, a new monthly fee for brush collection has become a topic of discussion among residents. The charge is set at $8.99 per month. Some residents are questioning the necessity of…
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