San Marcos Budget, Tax-Rate Dates Set for Aug. 19
San Marcos’ detailed budget calendar schedules the proposed FY 2026-27 budget and maximum tax-rate setting for Aug. 19, followed by hearings.
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Midland advances more than $10 million in Briarwood Avenue improvements
The Midland Development Corporation approved an agreement with the city for Briarwood Avenue improvements reported at more than $9 million, plus contingency.
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Waco weighs cuts to close projected $10.7 million budget gap
Waco officials are considering service-hour cuts, hiring restraints and reduced economic-development funding as they address a projected $10.7 million gap.
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Denton Sets Aug. 18 Hearing on Annexation Near Ganzer Road
Denton City Council will hear a petition to voluntarily annex about 3.27 acres near Ganzer Road and Chinn Road at an Aug. 18 public hearing.
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Missouri City appoints Allen Bogard interim city manager
Missouri City leaders appointed Allen Bogard interim city manager effective July 11 as the city focuses on continuity, growth, utilities and annexation.
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Pasadena Council Transfers Mayor Pro Tempore Role to Estrada
Pasadena City Council transferred the mayor pro tempore designation from Patricia Van Houte to District E Councilman Jonathan Estrada at its July 7 meeting.
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McAllen receives $6 million grant for industrial park infrastructure
A federal grant will help McAllen plan roads, water, sewer and related improvements for its 47-acre industrial park, officials announced July 24.
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Killeen schedules Back to School Splash Bash for Aug. 8
Killeen Parks and Recreation scheduled a back-to-school Splash Bash for Aug. 8 at Zenner Family Aquatic Center, with swimming and heat relief.
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Universal City begins new trash and recycling service under five-year contract
Universal City’s residential waste service switched to Frontier Waste Solutions on Aug. 3, 2026, bringing new carts, a revised collection arrangement and a five-year initial contract.
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Cedar Park Begins Temporary Switch From Chloramine to Chlorine
Cedar Park began a temporary switch from chloramine to free chlorine on Aug. 3 as regional water-system maintenance affects four area communities.
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Flower Mound arts center will not go on November bond ballot
Flower Mound council gave direction against placing the proposed River Walk arts center on the November 2026 bond ballot as planning continues.
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Longview Publishes 2026 Strategic Housing Study and Plan
Longview published a 2026 housing study and policy plan on July 16, giving officials a current framework for future decisions on supply and affordability.
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Fort Worth council members push for temporary data-center moratorium
Five Fort Worth council members plan to propose a temporary data-center halt after a July zoning meeting. The proposal is not yet a citywide ban.
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Austin manager proposes $6.6 billion budget amid fiscal pressure
Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax proposed a $6.6 billion operating budget July 16 as the City Council begins reviewing service priorities and reductions.
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Dallas police training center set for August milestone, September groundbreaking
A Dallas project memo schedules completion of preconstruction services in August 2026 and a September groundbreaking for a police training center at UNT Dallas.
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Pharr breaks ground on 83,567-square-foot civic facility
Pharr has begun construction on a multi-use facility at U.S. 281 and Ferguson Avenue that will support city services, emergency planning and community programs.
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Houston Opens Affordable-Housing Funding Opportunity for Developers
Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department posted a new funding notice for multifamily developers seeking to preserve or expand affordable housing.
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Canadian property-tax values and rates enter annual update period
The Hemphill County Appraisal District says its Canadian-area property-tax database will be updated in August and September as local taxing units propose and adopt 2026 rates.
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Bowie water notice affects West Pecan Street as annual chlorine conversion begins
Bowie issued a boil-water notice for the 500–700 blocks of West Pecan Street on Aug. 6, the same day its annual chlorine conversion began.
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Karnes County schedules election-official training that includes Runge
Karnes County Elections says Texas Secretary of State training will run Aug. 11-13, 2026, and lists the City of Runge among the jurisdictions covered by the county elections office.
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San Elizario seeks proposals for website and marketing services by Aug. 11
The City of San Elizario has posted an RFP for website and marketing services, with submissions due Aug. 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. MST.
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Baytown releases early designs for events center and library renovation
Baytown has released schematic designs for an events center and Sterling Municipal Library renovation, with council direction still needed before the next phase.