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.
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Georgetown Water Maintenance Runs Through Sept. 3
Georgetown’s annual water-system chlorine rinse is underway through Sept. 3, and customers may briefly notice chlorine odors or green and brown water tinting.
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Sugar Land approves $1.3 million incentive for pharmacy facility
Sugar Land approved a performance-based incentive for DeliverIt Group’s planned 60,000-square-foot 503B facility at Sugar Land Business Park.
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Beaumont council approves new 911 dispatch system and park projects
Beaumont City Council approved a replacement 911 recording system, two sewer easements and park improvements as the city prepares for bond financing.
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Tyler Council Sets Aug. 12 Meeting on Half-Cent Tax Work Plan
Tyler City Council will meet Aug. 12 as the city seeks feedback on proposed projects for its Half-Cent Sales Tax Annual Work Plan.
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El Paso Council Seeks State Funding for Behavioral Health Campus
The El Paso City Council directed officials to seek sustainable state funding for a planned crisis facility serving youth and adults.
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Allen to Host Three Rounds of 2026 League of Legends Worlds
Allen’s Credit Union of Texas Event Center will host three stages of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship from Oct. 23 to Nov. 8.
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Irving Opens Public Input on 2026-27 City Budget
Irving has begun preparing its 2026-27 municipal budget and is asking residents and other stakeholders for suggestions before the fiscal year starts.
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Plano approves five-year police drone program amid privacy concerns
Plano City Council approved a five-year police drone program estimated at $14 million, prompting resident concerns about surveillance, privacy and oversight.
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Corpus Christi remains under Stage 3 water restrictions
Corpus Christi remains under Stage 3 water restrictions, with reservoirs at 26.6% combined capacity and a possible Level 1 emergency projected for September.
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Arlington Sets Town Halls for Draft Innovate Arlington Plan
Arlington is seeking resident feedback on its draft comprehensive plan before planned finalization in August and adoption by the City Council in October.
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Crandall ISD schedules Aug. 17 budget and tax-rate adoption as arts-center construction begins
Crandall ISD has scheduled a public hearing and formal adoption of its 2026 budget and tax rate for Aug. 17, while construction is underway on a Crandall High School performing arts center expected to be completed in December.
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Deer Park sets Aug. 4 budget hearings as wastewater generator project advances
Deer Park’s Crime Control and Prevention District approved its proposed 2026-27 budget for City Council submission, while city records show consideration of a FEMA grant for backup generators at 13 wastewater lift stations.
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Cactus council agenda set tax-rate, budget and old school demolition items
The Cactus City Council agenda scheduled action on the proposed 2025-26 tax rate, city budget and a possible demolition bid for the old school property.
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Paint Rock posts July 21 council and budget-workshop agendas amid nitrate concerns
Paint Rock has posted agendas for a July 21, 2026, city council meeting and budget workshop as regional planning records continue to document winter nitrate concerns in the Concho River near the town.