News and Member Announcements

• A Conversation on Harvey and the Coast

  City officials are invited to a free Texas Tribune event on Tuesday, October 17, from 12:00-1:00 p.m., featuring Rockport Mayor C.J. Wax, Port Aransas Mayor Charles Bujan, Port Lavaca Mayor Jack Whitlow, and Victoria Mayor Paul Polasek on how their communities weathered Hurricane Harvey and what’s ahead for the region.

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• 2017 Municipal Excellence Award Winners

  Congratulations to the 2017 Municipal Excellence Award Winners: Corpus Christi, El Paso, Fredericksburg, Harlingen, Kerrville, Laguna Vista, Mansfield, Mount Pleasant, Prosper, and Round Rock.

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• 2017-2018 TML Board of Directors

  At the 2017 TML Annual Conference, Roanoke Mayor Pro Tem Holly Gray-McPherson was elected TML President and Midland Councilmember John B. Love III was elected TML President-Elect. For a full listing of TML Board members, click on "read more" below.

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• TML Names 'Legislators of the Year'

  The Texas Municipal League is recognizing four state legislators for their outstanding efforts to empower Texans to make decisions affecting their communities at the local level. The awards will be announced at the organization’s annual conference in Houston this week. TML’s “Legislator of the Year” awards for 2017 go to: Sen. Jose Menendez (D- San Antonio), Rep. Diego Bernal (D- San Antonio), Rep. Jim Murphy (R- Houston), and Rep. Drew Springer (R- Muenster).

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• TML Risk Pool Podcast Series Offers Post-Harvey Support

  The TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool has released two episodes in the new podcast series "5 Questions by the Pool" which examines Hurricane Harvey's effect on the Pool's member organizations. The podcasts are designed to provide you with the information and resources needed for your local recovery efforts. The first episode focuses on Hurricane Harvey and the Claims Process for Pool Members. Episode two discusses Hurricane Harvey and TML's response.

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