The city of Mercedes has announced the resignation of its city manager, Alberto Perez. Perez is a native of Starr County and had been serving in this role since 2021. He has roots in the Rio Grande Valley, having graduated from Pan American and later returning to the area after time in Houston and Austin.
Further details about Perez's resignation are available from the city's announcement, as reported by ValleyCentral.
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