Waxahachie awards $928,007 contract for Railyard Park parking
Waxahachie City Council awarded Texas Standard Construction a $928,007.30 contract for a new parking lot and related improvements at Railyard Park.
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Grapevine council sets dates for proposed FY 2026 budget
Grapevine City Council will review the proposed operating budget Aug. 13 before a Sept. 2 hearing and planned adoption vote.
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Brownsville voters will decide proposed charter changes in November 2026
The Brownsville City Commission called a November 2026 election on proposed City Charter amendments, but the ballot questions and exact date are not yet available.
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Grand Prairie Council Meeting Keeps Development Decisions in Focus
Grand Prairie City Council met Aug. 4 at City Hall, giving residents a public setting for city business while specific votes remain unconfirmed.
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Frisco Extends Anthem Drive Closure at King Road by Two Months
Frisco extended the Anthem Drive closure at King Road after underground utility conflicts delayed paving, changing access for Frisco Lakes residents.
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Amarillo homelessness programs reach final federal funding stage
Amarillo’s Continuum of Care is set to approve 2026 project rankings, affecting which local homelessness and housing programs advance for federal funding.
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McKinney Announces $919 Million LITEON Investment and 600 Jobs
McKinney says LITEON will invest $919 million and create more than 600 jobs, though the city has not released the facility site or construction schedule.
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Cumby police receive $29,952 grant for catalytic-converter theft prevention
The Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority approved a $29,952 FY2026 grant for the City of Cumby’s police department. The purchase order runs through Aug. 31, 2026.
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West Tawakoni wastewater rehabilitation project advances on Texas water-finance priority list
A draft Texas Water Development Board plan lists West Tawakoni for a proposed $10 million wastewater-system rehabilitation project, but final funding and construction timing remain unresolved.
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Richmond-area road and drainage projects move forward with July 23 county actions
Fort Bend County scheduled consideration of an Old Richmond Road engineering agreement and extended the Kitty Hollow Dam improvements contract through Aug. 16.
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TxDOT schedules 2026 seal-coat work on U.S. 287 at Quanah’s west city limit
A TxDOT rural transportation program lists a $936,320 seal-coat project on U.S. 287 from the Childress County line to Quanah’s west city limit.
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Lindale’s East Centennial Boulevard project remains planned for 2026 opening
Lindale’s East Centennial Boulevard project was awarded for construction in August 2024 and is expected to open to traffic in 2026, according to the city’s budget.
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Stratford publishes water-rate action after council meeting materials
The City of Stratford has published a water-rate release, while its official agenda page lists a July 1, 2026, special meeting. The available records do not yet show the new rate schedule or effective date.
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Palacios Pursues Texas Water Infrastructure Grant After July 30 Deadline
Palacios city materials identified support for seeking a Texas Water Development Board grant, but the available records do not confirm whether the city submitted an application or received funding.
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Ellis County imposes countywide burn ban affecting Milford residents
The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court voted July 21 to issue a countywide burn ban, placing Milford residents, landowners, farmers and businesses under outdoor-burning restrictions. The available official information does not state the ban’s expiration date or list every prohibited activity.
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Southlake says Municipal Service Center and Public Safety Training Tower construction is advancing
Construction is taking shape at Southlake’s future Municipal Service Center and Public Safety Training Tower at 1605 Brumlow Avenue.
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The Colony council approves purchasing-policy amendment as development reviews continue
The Colony City Council approved an amendment to finance policy 100.07, Purchasing, while the city posted a public hearing notice for a Community Development Corporation project.
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Galveston, port advance joint mobility study for waterfront traffic
The Port of Galveston and City of Galveston are planning a joint mobility study to assess port traffic and guide future waterfront transportation decisions.
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Killeen approves nearly $4.5 million police evidence facility upgrade
Killeen City Council approved nearly $4.5 million for a police evidence facility upgrade as officials cited storage limits and growing permanent evidence files.
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Sherman approves two developments spanning more than 300 acres
Sherman City Council approved Joiner Ranch and Sherman Lakes, adding more than 300 acres of planned residential and commercial growth to the city.
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Rockwall Posts Notice for Proposed Tax and Revenue Debt
Rockwall has posted a notice of intent to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, opening a public review window through August.
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Waco schedules Aug. 18 hearings on three proposed annexations
Waco has scheduled Aug. 18 public hearings on three annexation proposals, giving residents a chance to comment before the City Council takes further action.