Fifth Circuit blocks key Texas online-safety mandate
A divided Fifth Circuit kept Texas from enforcing a broad monitoring mandate for minors against platform groups, while leaving other H.B. 18 rules separate.
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Plano Senior High families prepare for a school year shaped by major renovations
Plano Senior High students will begin the 2026-27 year across the main campus and temporary Building H as families adjust to new lunch, shuttle, parking and office-access routines.
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Harlingen Behavioral-Health Expansion Lists Sept. 7 Construction Start
A state-registered $17.8 million Tropical Texas Behavioral Health project at 101 W. Loop 499 lists four buildings and a planned construction window ending in January 2028.
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Bandera County requests $1.25 million for expanded flood-warning network after July flooding
Bandera County commissioners approved submitting a request for up to $1.25 million in state funding for new flood gauges, outdoor warning signals and public education. The proposal follows July flooding that prompted evacuations, closed Bandera City Park and shut numerous roads, but it is not yet a confirmed award or installed system.
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Amarillo Homeless-Services Funding List Enters Appeal Window Ahead of Aug. 5 Deadline
A preliminary Amarillo Continuum of Care list places two City projects in Tier 1 and four new housing or supportive-services projects in Tier 2 while local appeals remain open through Aug. 5.
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Federal indictment accuses 11 in Texas rail-container deaths
A federal indictment accuses 11 people of using freight trains to smuggle seven migrants through Texas, where prosecutors say all seven died.
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Austin ISD trustees approve immediate Paredes Middle School closure before Aug. 18 classes
Austin ISD trustees voted 7-2 on July 30 to close Paredes Middle School immediately and reassign students to Bailey or Mendez. TEA acceptance of the amended turnaround plan remains pending.
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New 50% Canada tariffs are due Aug. 19. What to watch
New 50% duties on selected Canadian vehicles, alcohol and dairy are scheduled for Aug. 19. Importers and shoppers should watch classifications, prices and talks.
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Texas Supreme Court sets Aug. 5 deadline as Corpus Christi mayor-removal hearings approach
The Texas Supreme Court stayed the mandamus proceedings involving Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo and ordered a response by Aug. 5. City Council hearings with possible removal action are scheduled for Aug. 6 and Aug. 7.
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Killeen council’s revised meeting rules begin with August 4 session
Killeen’s revised council procedures will be used at the August 4 meeting, with new limits on council debate, a 5 p.m. start and updated rules for resident comments.
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Harris County study examines flooding, mobility and safety along Spring Stuebner Road
A $550,000 Harris County planning study is examining recurring flooding, drainage, mobility and safety along Spring Stuebner Road between SH 99 and IH 45. The study was listed as 37% complete on June 3, 2026, but it does not authorize construction.
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San Augustine Rescinds July Boil-Water Notice After Main-Line Problem
The City of San Augustine said its July boil-water notice for the downtown area west of town was rescinded on July 15, 2026. The public notice identifies the affected line and date but does not explain the repair method, cost, testing records or prevention steps.
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Fort Worth residents can weigh in on $4.5 million North Tarrant Parkway project
A virtual Fort Worth meeting Monday will outline planned turn lanes, signals and pedestrian improvements at North Tarrant Parkway and North Beach Street.
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San Antonio mayor seeks private funding for 15 city-supported organizations
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is asking private donors to make three-year commitments for 15 organizations as San Antonio addresses an estimated $158 million FY 2027 budget gap.
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Mansfield zoning case covering 153 acres has Aug. 6 hearing
Mansfield’s proposed ZC#24-016 zoning change covers 153.073 acres near East Broad Street. The next listed hearing is Aug. 6 at City Hall.
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Longview seeks up to $200,000 federal grant for police data platform
Longview’s City Council authorized an application for up to $200,000 in DOJ funding for a proposed Peregrine police data platform, but no award or rollout has been approved.
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ICE Plans $776 Million Camp East Montana Contract Extension
ICE plans to extend Camp East Montana’s no-bid contract through September 30, 2027, after GAO found waste, missing safeguards and open oversight recommendations.
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Carrollton Gas Falls at Josey Lane Station as Diesel Edges Higher
Regular gas is listed at $3.399 at a Carrollton Josey Lane station, while diesel is $5.179 after moving higher since the last check.
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Congress bill targets protection of New Deal murals in federal buildings
A House proposal would require preservation plans and continued public access for federally commissioned art when federal buildings are sold or transferred.
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Pasadena’s Vince Bayou trail project advances toward construction
Pasadena approved a Phase 1 trail contract and funding for the Vince Bayou Greenway, while proposed PEDC documents outline additional investment in related trail phases.
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Frisco’s new 6% technology fee now applies to covered permit filings
Frisco’s 6% technology fee took effect August 1 for covered permits, projects, licenses and other submissions processed through the city’s land-development and permitting system.
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Wylie council prepares proposed $100.5 million bond package for November voters
Wylie leaders have agreed on a proposed four-part, $100.5 million bond package, but the November election has not been formally ordered and August action is still required.