Killeen approves nearly $4.5 million police evidence facility upgrade
Killeen City Council approved nearly $4.5 million for a police evidence facility upgrade as officials cited storage limits and growing permanent evidence files.
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Sherman approves two developments spanning more than 300 acres
Sherman City Council approved Joiner Ranch and Sherman Lakes, adding more than 300 acres of planned residential and commercial growth to the city.
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Rockwall Posts Notice for Proposed Tax and Revenue Debt
Rockwall has posted a notice of intent to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, opening a public review window through August.
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Waco schedules Aug. 18 hearings on three proposed annexations
Waco has scheduled Aug. 18 public hearings on three annexation proposals, giving residents a chance to comment before the City Council takes further action.
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Pasadena Seeks Bids for First Phase of Preston Park Development
Pasadena has opened bidding for Phase 1 of the Preston Park Development, giving contractors until Aug. 3 to submit proposals to the city.
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Mesquite council to review revised plan for 277-unit development
Mesquite City Council is scheduled to review revised planned-development standards for a 277-unit multifamily project at 21701 IH 635.
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Denton sets Aug. 18 hearing on 3.27-acre annexation request
Denton City Council will hear a petition to annex about 3.27 acres near Ganzer Road, giving residents a chance to speak for or against the request.
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Krum’s Hopkins Road closure expected to end before Aug. 12 school reopening
Krum closed Hopkins Road south of Victory Way on June 15 for a realignment project. The city expects the road to reopen before Krum ISD classes resume Aug. 12.
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Rio Grande City begins $500,000 Britton Avenue downtown revitalization project
Construction is underway on Rio Grande City’s Britton Avenue Revitalization Project, funded by a $500,000 state grant awarded in 2024.
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Dalhart schedules Aug. 6 meeting on growth plan, vacant buildings and Project Silver Lantern
Dalhart’s 2026 calendar lists an Aug. 6 special-called meeting after an Aug. 4 regular meeting. Earlier economic-development materials identified proposed action on a comprehensive plan, vacant commercial buildings and Project Silver Lantern negotiations.
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Port Arthur youth employment program set to end with Aug. 7 banquet
Port Arthur’s 2026 Youth Employment Program is scheduled to conclude Aug. 7 after students complete summer work, training and career preparation.
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DeSoto advances FY 2026–27 community-development plan
DeSoto has published a draft FY 2026–27 CDBG action plan, with public engagement planned for Aug. 6 and a City Council retreat set for Aug. 7.
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Fort Worth Works to Close Projected $49.3 Million Budget Gap
Fort Worth officials are asking departments to find savings as the city works to close a projected $49.3 million general-fund gap before FY2027.
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CPS Energy’s San Antonio battery-storage proposal deadline is Aug. 7
CPS Energy’s San Antonio battery-storage and microgrid proposal portal closes Aug. 7, starting an evaluation process focused on grid resilience.
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Burleson police headquarters expansion remains on track for fall 2027
Construction is advancing on Burleson’s police headquarters expansion and remodel, a voter-approved project with a reported budget above $46 million.
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Austin Council Advances $295 Million Parks and Libraries Bond
Austin City Council advanced a proposed $295 million parks and libraries bond for voter consideration on the potential November 3, 2026 ballot.
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Dallas Starts FY 2026–27 Budget Process Amid $30M Shortfall
Dallas is beginning its FY 2026–27 budget process with a reported shortfall above $30 million, planned furloughs and August public meetings.
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Houston Fatal ICE Shooting Prompts Calls for Independent Probe
A Houston man was fatally shot during an ICE vehicle stop July 7. His family wants an independent investigation as federal and local reviews proceed.
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$5 Million Wills Point Plaza Project Registered for Construction on FM 47
A Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing lists a privately funded, 10,000-square-foot Wills Point Plaza project at 21582 FM 47, with construction planned from April 15, 2026, through Jan. 15, 2027.
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Lubbock weighs tighter rules for large-scale data centers
Lubbock city staff proposed zoning, permit and infrastructure requirements for large-scale data centers after a July 7 meeting drew about 500 people.
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Arlington Museum of Art extends World Cup exhibitions to Aug. 30
Arlington Museum of Art’s four-exhibition soccer program will remain open through Aug. 30, nearly four weeks beyond its original closing date.
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El Paso Opens Filing for Four City Council Seats
Candidate filing is open for El Paso City Council Districts 1, 5, 6 and 8 ahead of the November 3, 2026, general election.