Irving ISD Sends $952 Million Bond Package to Voters
The Irving ISD board voted July 14 to place a proposed $952 million bond package before voters, setting up a major local decision on school facilities.
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Plano Survey Seeks Resident Input on Regional Priorities Through Aug. 31
Plano residents can respond to a regional quality-of-life survey through Aug. 31, covering traffic, housing, crime, inflation, homelessness and the environment.
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Arlington Begins Construction on East Arlington Water Tower
Arlington has started construction on a 2.5-million-gallon water tower near the East Arlington Police Services Center, with completion targeted for late 2027.
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El Paso municipal candidates face Aug. 17 filing deadline
El Paso’s 2026 municipal election filing period is open through Aug. 17 at 5 p.m., with four City Council seats identified in local coverage.
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Mansfield Advances $21 Million in Water-Project Financing
Mansfield City Council advanced financing for two major water projects, authorized more than $14 million in bonds and approved fire-building pre-construction work.
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Garland Council Set to Decide 2026-27 Budget and Tax Rate Aug. 17
Garland City Council is scheduled to consider approval of the 2026-27 budget and tax rate Aug. 17, with a work session starting at 6 p.m.
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Corpus Christi Sets Aug. 11 Hearings on Two Rezoning Cases
Corpus Christi will hold three public hearings Aug. 11 on two rezoning cases and the proposed annexation of the Weber Crosstown Dollar General property.
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CHRISTUS names Kurt DeVaney president of Mt. Pleasant hospital
CHRISTUS Health named Kurt DeVaney president of CHRISTUS Health Mount Pleasant on July 7, as the system expands emergency, specialty and outpatient services in the community.
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Hamilton budget workshop set as school renovation planning shapes 2026-27 calendar
Hamilton has posted a July 30, 2026, City Council budget workshop and an Aug. 3 special called meeting. Hamilton ISD is also planning for renovations at Ann Whitney Elementary and Hamilton Junior High School by adding instructional minutes to the 2026-27 calendar.
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Willow Park utility improvements on Bankhead Highway continue, city says
The City of Willow Park says utility improvement work on Bankhead Highway is continuing and asks residents, drivers and businesses for patience.
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La Salle County voters will decide whether to enable a Southwest Texas College campus in Cotulla
A November 2026 annexation vote could authorize Southwest Texas College to levy property taxes for a planned Cotulla campus and related startup costs.
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Grapeland ISD names new superintendent after 2026 leadership transition
Grapeland ISD named Dr. Jerry Gibson its superintendent lone finalist on June 8, 2026. A later district homepage announcement welcomes Dr. Kelly O’Sullivan as the new superintendent, but the available records do not show the final appointment date, terms or start date.
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San Augustine rescinds boil-water notice for Highway 96 water-tank line
The City of San Augustine rescinded a boil-water notice affecting the main line to the Highway 96 water tank on July 15, 2026.
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Duncanville launches smart-water-meter project and online right-of-way permitting
Duncanville has launched a smart-water-meter project and moved qualifying right-of-way permitting and inspections online through My Government Online.
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Grandview seeks up to $387,150 for lead service-line replacements
The Grandview City Council authorized an application for state financial assistance to address lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement water service lines.
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Copperas Cove schedules Aug. 4 action on up to $34.23 million in certificates for infrastructure and city facilities
Copperas Cove City Council is scheduled to consider certificates of obligation financing for infrastructure, facilities, equipment and technology on Aug. 4.
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TCEQ opens renewal review for Ben Wheeler wastewater discharge permit
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality received a renewal application from Ben Wheeler Water Supply Corporation for a wastewater-discharge permit covering a facility on Van Zandt County Road 4517.
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Mission receives $2 million for disaster-recovery street improvements
Mission has been approved for $2 million in state disaster-recovery funds for street improvements, but the roads and construction schedule remain unknown.
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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.