Texas agencies prepare 3% baseline-request reductions for 2028-29 budget
Texas agencies, courts and public colleges must identify 3% reductions in their 2028-29 base budget requests, but the directive does not cut current spending.
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Nocona council to address vacancy, water-infrastructure grant assistance
The Nocona City Council’s June 9 agenda included a plan to fill a vacancy through November 2026, consider grant-management help for a water project and review four funding requests.
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Wylie ISD registers $17.5 million career and agriculture center
A Texas project record lists a 34,557-square-foot Wylie ISD facility with a greenhouse and rodeo arena at 1301 Hensley Lane.
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Celina ISD schedules three facility openings for 2026-27
Celina ISD is scheduled to open two schools and an expanded high school when students return Aug. 12, 2026.
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Pasadena police force surpasses 300 officers
Pasadena’s police department has exceeded 300 officers for the first time, while municipal court adds recurring evening and weekend hours.
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Killeen begins new City Council meeting and comment rules
Killeen City Council’s revised procedures took effect after a 6-0 vote, changing meeting times, speaking limits and public comment.
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Brownsville City Hall modernization set to begin in December
Brownsville City Hall modernization work is scheduled to start in December 2026, with phased renovations and temporary department moves to Cummings Middle School.
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McKinney council approves Islamic association campus expansion
The McKinney City Council voted 7-0 to approve the Islamic association’s proposed Virginia Parkway campus expansion after a contentious public meeting.
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Celina ISD Plans to Open Three Facilities for 2026-27 School Year
Celina ISD plans to open three major facilities for the 2026-27 school year, with students scheduled to return Aug. 12, 2026.
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Fulshear Council Weighs Possible E-Scooter Prohibition
Fulshear officials are considering tighter e-scooter rules, including a possible prohibition, after months of safety education aimed at young riders.
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Midland Sets August Budget Proceeding as School Projects Advance
Midland’s city budget workshop and tax-rate-ceiling proceeding is set for Aug. 12, while Midland ISD reports progress on several construction and renovation projects.
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Edna pursues state funding for District 2 drainage and water-line improvements
The Edna City Council approved hiring Traylor and Associates to administer an application for Texas General Land Office funding for proposed District 2 drainage and water-line projects.
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Woodville candidates have until Aug. 17 to file for mayor and three alderman positions
Woodville’s filing period for the Nov. 3, 2026, municipal election ends at 5 p.m. Aug. 17. Four city offices or terms are listed for election.
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Crockett ISD updates 2026-27 schedules after regional safety exercise
Crockett ISD updated school times for 2026-27 and completed a regional safety exercise at Crockett High School before the new school year.
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Midland Sales-Tax Collections Reach $55.7 Million, Beat Budget
Midland collected $55.743 million in sales taxes through nine months of fiscal 2026, nearly 9% ahead of last year and $7.6 million above budget.
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Temple Acquires Santa Fe Trails Mobile-Home Park for Public Use
Temple has acquired the Santa Fe Trails Mobile Home Park through a mediated settlement and is working with residents as the property’s future takes shape.
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Weatherford schedules hearings on proposed 31-acre multifamily rezoning
Weatherford will hold public hearings in August on a request from Glenn Lynch to rezone about 31.01 acres at 703 West Park Avenue for multifamily residential use.
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Texas flood-warning systems tested after new Hill Country flooding
Flooding in the Texas Hill Country on July 16 put warning systems and emergency preparations into use after deadly floods the previous year.
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Wichita Falls Candidate Filing Open Through Aug. 17 for 2026 Election
Wichita Falls candidates can file for mayor and three City Council districts through Aug. 17. Write-in filings are due Aug. 21.
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Austin seeks up to $14 million in state loans for solar
Austin City Council authorized applications for up to $14 million in LoanSTAR loans for solar on city facilities and approved $10 million in utility engineering contracts.
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Houston Investigation Continues After Fatal ICE Shooting
Houston says it provided evidence to an independent investigation into the July 7 shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52.
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Sunray adopts 2026 tax rate projected to raise more M&O revenue
Sunray adopted a 2026 property-tax rate projected to raise more maintenance-and-operations revenue than the previous year. The city has posted a July 9 council agenda.