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.
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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.