FRONTON- A Starr County resident is hopeful to see a boost in her local economy.

Maria Elena de Tamez tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS there's next to no money in Fronton right now.

Starr County Judge, Eloy Vera says a future solar energy project could change all of that.

CHANNEL 5's Frank McCaffrey spoke to him about the potential economic effects.

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