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  1. Hereford hosts groundbreaking for new baseball, softball complex

    According to an announcement from area officials, Hereford Mayor Cathy Bunch, the Hereford City Commission, and Hereford City Manager Steve Bartels will be among those hosting an official groundbreaking for the new baseball/softball complex on...

  2. Christmas On The Square

    Fairfield Mayor Kenneth Hughes lights the Christmas tree in front of the Freestone County Courthouse on Saturday evening, Dec. 2, during the Hometown Christmas Around the Square festivities

  3. Brownsville’s West Rail Trail is officially inaugurated

    A new trail on the west side of Brownsville was officially inaugurated even though more than 180,000 people have been using it in the three years it was under construction. The trail, built largely through grants, is a joint venture of the City of...

  4. Cline Elementary takes over City Council

    The special session was part of the city’s innovative “Council for a Day” program, designed to give young students a firsthand experience in local governance. During the meeting, these budding leaders discussed and successfully passed a City...

  5. City preps for inaugural Christmas parade and more holiday festivities

    La Vernia Mayor Martin Poore shares his Christmas wishes with Santa and Mrs. Claus Dec. 2 at the La Vernia United Methodist Women’s Christmas Bazaar.

  6. Council considers single-use container ban

    San Marcos City Council discussed the possibility of the establishment of a single-use container ban in all riverfront parks at the regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday. The discussion focused on the specifics...

  7. Hutto lifts usage restrictions for city water customers

    The city says this means that water conservation is encouraged, but that there are currently no set restrictions for city water customers. Hutto was most recently in Stage 2 conservation and drought restrictions. This only applied to city water...

  8. Travis Bruton elected to National League of Cities BOD

    Travis Bruton, Council Member, Place 3, of Glenn Heights, TX was elected to a two-year term on the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors at the organization’s 2023 City Summit in Atlanta, GA.

  9. City of Seguin working on new pocket park, name announced

    The property, which is just north of the old Juan Seguin campus, has been used for a number of public events in the past. The West Side Neighborhood Project uses it for a clean up day each year, and the Pan American Golf Association has also used it...

  10. Connect Seguin looking to connect people to their destinations even more

    “And then we have another new program also. It’s called a Micro Transit. It’s very similar to Uber. It will be run through AACOG. So, we are looking at initiating that program. I am looking at the hours and how it would operate. We are thinking maybe...

  11. New City equipment helps with leaks, demolition

    Ms. Pagsuberon scored a $24,546.06 grant from Nortex and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a clamp bucket to assist city crews in picking up large debris and tearing down condemned structures Likewise, a hydraulic valve exerciser...

  12. El Paso Electric contributes $10,000 for San Elizario's community improvements

    The City of San Elizario City Council received the $10,000 donation from EPE as part of an agreement for the utility's expansion of its Texas Community Solar program. The funds can be used by the City of San Elizario for community enhancements that...

  13. Mayor reads to Carver students

    Lockhart Mayor Lew White reads to pre-K students at Carver Early Education Center last week during a Reading is Fundamental (RIF) program sponsored by Alpha Psi of Beta Sigma Phi.

  14. West Side multimillion-dollar sports complex breaks ground in Corpus Christi on Wednesday

    Work is now underway at the corner of Cliff Maus and Old Brownsville Road to turn 46 acres of undeveloped land into a $28-million multi-use sports complex. The complex will also feature a soccer stadium that will seat 5,000 people.

  15. Bell County water board approves $500K machine to help with composting

    Employees of the Bell County Regional Compost Facility in southern Killeen will soon have a new piece of equipment with which to mix the compost materials. During Wednesday’s board meeting for the Bell County Water Control & Improvement District...

  16. McKinney looks ahead to the future of its airport

    Looking at current projects, the city is currently working on a 500-foot runway extension to the north, which is slated to break ground in early 2024. Collin County contributed $30 million to cover infrastructure costs, Shelton said. The city is also...

  17. Interim City Manager Freeman to Hold Listening Sessions

    The meetings are being advertised as a chance to gather “input, concerns, and suggestions” from members of the public. “If we're not listening to the community, we're only hearing what we're hearing amongst ourselves,” said Freeman. “We want to have...

  18. New streets and sidewalks coming to Rio Bravo and El Cenizo

    As southern Webb County continues to expand, many projects are in the work to assist with that growth. The first of many places to see these improvements will be both Rio Bravo and El Cenizo. The two cities will soon get their streets repaved.

  19. City of Wilmer partners with DAAA to increase meal program for Senior Services

    “Wilmer is a city with active seniors, and we are constantly looking for new ways to keep the senior community involved,” Petta said. “With a strong focus on wellness that includes intellectual, emotional, social, purposeful, and physical, we are...

  20. City of Ferris Announces New Gateway Monument Sign Along Interstate 45 Southbound

    ...monument is not just a sign; it is a symbol of Ferris’s growth and prosperity,” said Brooks Williams, City Manager for the City of Ferris. “It is with great pride that we embark on this project that will greet...

  21. Duncanville’s New City Manager Says “opportunity in Duncanville is both exhilarating and humbling”

    The City of Duncanville gave a warm welcome to their new City Manager Douglas Finch and his wife, Fabiola, last Friday. Events included a reception at City Hall, a Christmas tree lighting, parade, and holiday festival at Armstrong Park.

  22. Learn more about the finalists for Lewisville Police Chief

    The new police chief will succeed Chief Kevin Deaver, who will retire in Feb. 2024 after serving for 35 years in law enforcement, with 25 of those years with the Lewisville Police Department. Deaver has served as the Lewisville Police Chief for the...

  23. City administrator provides update on sewer project

    .Stan Farmer, the recently appointed Bandera city administrator, shed light on the crucial development: “The state recommended that we move our sewer plant out of the flood zone to a different location.”Farmer emphasized, “We’re saying, okay, if we...

  24. Gas leak in Gladewater causes residents to shelter in place

    According to the Gladewater Fire Department, crews are currently working on the gas leak that happened near 300 block of South Roden Lane. The gas leak poses possible hazard to homes and businesses in this area.

  25. Allstate Red River Rivalry extended to remain at Cotton Bowl through 2036

    In addition to the Dallas Sports Commission and Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District increasing the game fees paid to each school, as part of the agreement, the City of Dallas has agreed to make the single largest investment in the Cotton Bowl...

  26. Arrested for a good cause

    Other detainees included Wimberley Mayor Gina Fulkerson, Buda Mayor Lee Urbanovsky, Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler and Hays County Commissioner Michele Cohen. The Hays County Brown Santa fundraiser was the most successful holiday lockup to date,...

  27. The City of Port Arthur's Annual Holiday Downtown-Anniversary Edition! 12.09.2023

    As Port Arthur closes its 125th, Quasquicentennial year, the Mayor, City Council, and City Administrators want you to come out and enjoy Port Arthur's 2023 Holiday Downtown! It's a family-fun, holiday event for all to enjoy.

  28. Marble Falls delays rate increase for Capstone water users in compromise

    ...had to pay a much higher rate for water than they are now. As part of the compromise approved at the city council meeting on Tuesday, Capstone residents also do not have to pay a $150 deposit. “The reasoning...

  29. City ground storage tank rehab project is underway

    Rehabilitation work began this week on the city’s 500,000-gallon water storage tank. The work is one piece of a larger municipal infrastructure project made possible in part by $588,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding awarded to...

  30. City Council Agrees to Emergency Pay Raise for Cops

    The City of San Angelo greenlit a Meet & Confer agreement with the San Angelo Police Officers Coalition during a recent council meeting. Set to be effective from Jan. 1, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2024, the agreement addresses key issues including...

  31. Fort Worth joins Trinity River Water District to preserve greenspace

    A city news release states that Fort Worth has more than 350 square miles of land that is “half-developed,” and it is losing natural open space at a rate of 50 acres a week to development. To help preserve the city’s green space, Fort Worth residents...

  32. Keller council approves price for park improvements

    Construction for Keller Sports Park improvements will begin in January after a guaranteed maximum price was established Dec. 5. Keller City Council approved the guaranteed maximum price of $30.9 million. Keller City Council member Ross McMullin said...

  33. Acadian Ambulance leaders share thoughts on resumption of service in Port Arthur

    “We thank (Fire) Chief (Greg) Benson for agreeing to meet with us and representatives from City Ambulance in order to find collaborative solutions moving forward,” Acadian Ambulance Director of Business Development Jason Mercer said.

  34. Flower Mound council hears amendments to town charter

    A Charter Review Commission was formed in Flower Mound to explore what could be added to the town’s charter, and commission Chair Steve Dixon presented ideas to council at the Dec. 4 meeting.

  35. Hutto economic development director announced

    The City of Hutto is pleased to announce that Cheney Gamboa has been promoted to director of economic development after a rigorous and competitive selection process. Gamboa has been the City’s assistant director of economic development for over a...

  36. Buda Trail of Lights now open

    Residents can expect a variety of treats available at the event, including hot chocolate, s’mores and kettle corn to enjoy throughout the night. This year, there are a few new displays that will be sure to catch the eyes of attendees. Jack Frost has...

  37. Cedar Park leaders introduce new detection system at traffic signals

    Using simultaneous video and radar detection, instead of solely relying on video; Enabling the traffic lights to send alerts to drivers with connected mobile devices, which is an emerging technology; “This technology is awesome, and hopefully it...

  38. Plans underway for new detention pond in Southwest San Angelo

    “This one is going to be more earthen in structure versus having a big concrete dam at the front,” Kelton said. “The slopes and the grade will be a lot shallower so it can be used as an amenity as well, so it fits the park and how the park works as...

  39. Schulenburg celebrates 150th birthday

    Mayor Connie Koopmann and Mayor Pro-Tem Larry Veselka reveal the plaque outside City Hall commemorating Schulenburg’s sesquicentennial along with aldermen (from left) Scott Stoner and Greg Thomas as well as (from right) Frank Wick III and Clarence...

  40. Tidy Up Tomball picks up 300 pounds of trash during November event

    During the inaugural event on Nov. 4, over 180 volunteers with Tidy Up Tomball picked up around 300 pounds of trash from 19 half-mile routes through the city, Trickey said during her presentation. “It was awesome,” Trickey said about the event...

  41. Gainesville parade coming Thursday

    During the inaugural event on Nov. 4, over 180 volunteers with Tidy Up Tomball picked up around 300 pounds of trash from 19 half-mile routes through the city, Trickey said during her presentation. “It was awesome,” Trickey said about the event...

  42. After having to reschedule their parade because of inclement weather, Henderson residents finally got to spread Christmas spirit across downtown.

    For the city of Henderson, they had to reschedule their celebration from last Thursday because of inclement weather. Instead of letting it rain on their parade, residents were able to finally get into the holiday spirit as many families took part in...

  43. New Murphy police chief

    Murphy has a new interim police chief, succeeding Chief Chris Chandler, who has become chief in Fairview. Interim City Manager Allen Barnes introduced former Gunter Police Chief Jeff Gibson at the Tuesday, Dec. 5, council meeting.

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