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  1. City council discusses upgrading electricity at parks

    The Meridian City Council discussed upgrades to the electrical system in the city’s public parks during a special called meeting at the Meridian Senior Center on Tuesday, May 23. The upgrades to Meridian Park and Lions Park came up due to the...

  2. Clute hears about BWA plans

    CLUTE — City Council received an update from the Brazos Water Authority, providing a look at how they are partnering with Dow Chemical in an effort to make sure the needs of both the company and BWA member communities will be met in the years to...

  3. 30 new bus shelters coming to the City of Brownsville

    The Brownsville City Commission approved a bus stop improvement project in 2022, adding 30 new shelters for bus stops throughout the city. The city commission approved the contract Tuesday to build the foundation and install the bus shelters.

  4. Seadrift Police Chief Leonard Bermea terminated

    Suspended Seadrift Police Chief Leonard Bermea was fired Tuesday night by the Seadrift City Council. Interim Police Chief Marie Carisalez was named the new chief. Councilwoman Tracey Johnson made the motion to terminate Bermea following a closed...

  5. Transit district asks Heights for $130,000 in funding

    Harker Heights - But the presentation by Raymond Suarez of Anderson Transportation Group wasn’t just about the money. He also pitched the idea of making the switch from fixed-route buses to a shared-ride service using small buses that hold nine to 12...

  6. Hewitt eyes $6 million bond for fire station, other projects

    City Manager Bo Thomas said issuing the certificates of obligation is the best way for Hewitt to successfully fund the construction of the new fire station without raising the tax rate. Thomas said the city paying off other debts in the past year...

  7. College Station City Council approves grant applications for TxDOT projects

    The first grant project, fully funded by TxDOT if College Station secures the grant, is for a 10-foot wide shared-use path along Texas 6 in College Station and Bryan. TxDOT plans to widen Texas 6 from Texas 21 in Bryan to Fitch Parkway in College...

  8. City emergency shelter to house 130 extra beds in the coming weeks

    Beginning this month, the City of Austin said it will expand shelter to an additional 130 people experiencing homelessness as part of an effort to address homelessness in the Austin community, according to a city news release.

  9. ‘Not too much of the Panhandle is built to handle this much water’: Trash services impacted in Claude

    The City of Claude says it’s had to halt residential track collections. “Not too much of the Panhandle is built to handle this much water at anytime, so this is a problem that we’re facing here in Claude, it’s a problem that a lot of our other small...

  10. Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for multiple Texas counties after severe weather, flooding

    The counties listed in the declaration include Bailey, Briscoe, Castro, Deaf Smith, Garza, Hale, Lamb, Lynn, Parmer, Potter, Randall and Roberts counties. Those resources include extra personnel for traffic control and road closures, support pumping...

  11. City Council amends ordinance for broken water meters

    San Angelo - “This amended ordinance would allow us to go back and establish rates based on either the last three active months of usage or if the consumer had an established service long enough, we can go back an entire year or two years,” said...

  12. AFG grant approved by Council

    Acceptance and distribution of funds from an Assistance to Firefighters Grant awarded to the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department were unanimously approved by the City Council at its regular meeting Monday, June 5. SVFD Chief Jeff Proske provided...

  13. Lufkin City Council approves 10-percent homestead exemption

    The Lufkin City Council met and approved a 10-percent homestead tax exemption Tuesday night. This exemption is for primary residences for all citizens and provides an extra tax exemption for all persons 65 or older, as well as for disabled persons.

  14. Bike Wichita Falls asks City for bike safety awareness

    Several residents shared their concerns with city councilors in hopes to come to a solution on how they can spread more awareness on cycling safety, including educating motorists on what to do should they have to pass a cyclist on the road.

  15. New Fairview council discusses partnership for police services

    Conversations between the cities of New Fairview and Boyd have been ongoing regarding exchanging services for law enforcement and court services, with both cities discussing a potential partnership during council meetings in June.

  16. The plan consists of almost 10 miles of new light rail across 15 stations.

    AUSTIN, Texas — On Tuesday, the Austin City Council, CapMetro Board of Directors and the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) Board of Directors met to finalize and approve the first phase of Project Connect’s...

  17. Wichita Falls City Council passes golf cart ordinance

    Golf carts will be required to be registered and driven by a licensed driver, and the cart must have turn signals and a special license plate. Golf carts driving on residential streets in Wichita Falls will be required to maintain a speed of 35 miles...

  18. Trophy Club approves spending on 4 community pool components

    Trophy Club City Council unanimously approved spending $207,800 on mechanical components for the city’s community pool at the May 17 meeting. According to city documents, Sunbelt Pools is the vendor. The mechanical components will be used for:

  19. Dallas County designates $3M for supportive housing project in Lake Highlands

    The contribution comes through the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds, which are meant to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to meeting documents. The fund allows broad use to address the needs of those impacted by the...

  20. Ponies and Petals event brings polo to Wharton

    ...the CW Petroleum players. KULP’s Russell Hill, Wharton Police Chief Terry David Lynch and Wharton City Manager Joe Pace stomp divots with ladies in fine hats. Guests at the event listen to Steven Armour...

  21. Bay City applies for new sidewalks through state department grant

    The city of Bay City has applied for a grant to construct more sidewalks through the Texas Department of Transportation, and if accepted will come at no charge to the city. The previous sidewalks installed along Highway 35 were also a project of the...

  22. Buda, Hays County to host open house for SH 45 gap project

    ...million contract with CP&Y, Inc. for engineering services and a feasibility study. More recently, Buda City Council approved an interlocal agreement with the county to conduct the study. There will be information...

  23. New grant program offers rental assistance to Lewisville seniors

    The Lewisville Senior Rental Assistance Grant Program will be specifically for low- to moderate-income seniors who have received an increase in their apartment rent for the months remaining on that lease, according to the agenda item.

  24. A Month Later, Dallas Is Almost Back to 100 Percent After Ransomware Attack

    The good news is that nearly a month after a ransomware attack hobbled city services, 90 percent of the city’s network has been restored. The bad news? It might take a while to catch up. Some departments were forced to move to old-fashioned...

  25. Live Oak City Council authorizes use of $7.42M for Phase 1 of 2022 bond projects

    Director of Public Works Mark Wagster said the first phase of the project will provide needed rehabilitation and new paving for the arterial roads within city limits, including Toepperwein Road, Judson Road and O’Connor Road. Alongside the major road...

  26. City Manager reports efforts to suppress mosquito problems

    “The City of Canadian staff is making a concerted effort to address our mosquito population,” Jarosek reported. "During the last three weeks, they have been applying non-toxic, larvae-destroying tablets to standing pools of water; however, frequent...

  27. Pickleball lands in Corsicana

    Pickleball, an activity that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, is the fastest-growing sport in America and Corsicana has joined the crowd with its newly-installed pickleball courts. The City of Corsicana Parks & Recreation...

  28. City finds ways to save on construction costs

    Huntsville - “Cost savings were achieved chiefly through changing materials on finishes through the project, using alternative lighting and plumbing fixtures, and eliminating some of the elements that were chiefly decorative.”

  29. New leadership coming soon to the city of Electra

    City Administrator Steve Bowlin said retirement was something that had been on his mind and feels now it’s time. He adds that Electra Police Chief Terry Wooten will be resigning to take on a new role in his own life. As for Bowlin, he’s been city...

  30. Laredo parks rank 74th nationally in ParkScore study

    A study by Trust for Public Land announced recently that Laredo ranked 74th on the 2023 ParkScore index for best park systems in the United States. The ParkScore index evaluates park systems in the 100 most populous U.S. cities and is widely...

  31. Sherman approves grant for downtown building improvements

    For the second time in a month, the city of Sherman will be assisting a developer in his efforts to revitalize downtown buildings. The City Council recently approved a $39,488 grant for a Sherman-based developer who has plans to redevelop several of...

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