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  1. City of Caldwell approves new housing subdivision, indicates growing housing market in Burleson County

    In Snook, developers are working on three subdivisions — Grand Lake, Heritage Acres and Grace Subdivision — adding about 346 houses. Developers in Caldwell are adding a new subdivision, Whitetail Run, and approved the third phase of subdivision...

  2. Plano decision regarding drone deliveries tabled until February

    The decision regarding drones has been tabled, and will not be decided on by Plano City Council until next year, Feb. 26. One man spoke during the city council meeting on Monday, saying he felt it wasn't fair to have drone deliveries without a city...

  3. Entergy donates $75,000 to help build greenhouse

    The garden aims to create a vibrant and sustainable space where community members can come together to grow fresh produce, learn about sustainable gardening practices, and foster a sense of community pride. Entergy Texas’ contribution will help build...

  4. Fort Worth hires consultant to move forward with citywide transportation master plan

    Fort Worth City Council approved a professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. Nov. 13 to establish a transportation master plan for the city. City documents stated that while the city has numerous transportation-related...

  5. Midland and Odessa hold Christmas Tree Lightings

    As the song goes, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Odessa and Midland finishing their decorating with the lighting of their Christmas trees soon. The process of setting up the tree and preparing for the lighting ceremony takes about a...

  6. City of Levelland hosts town hall over proposed ordinance regulating ag commodities

    City Manager James Fisher updated the nearly full room at City Hall about the items that immediately caused concern during meetings with the Penny Newman granary, ADM, and cotton farmers and ginners. The town hall comes four months after residents...

  7. Austin Energy says e-bike rebate program on track to double in size

    Austin Energy stopped by City Council’s Mobility Committee meeting last week for an update on its e-bike rebate program, which kicked into high gear this past January with a resolution doubling rebate values. Preliminary data shows a spike from 2,606...

  8. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie to expand

    During its Nov. 20 meeting, the Waxahachie City Council unanimously approved the site plan for an expansion of the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie, located at 2400 N. Interstate 35E. The...

  9. Killeen Police Department to hold robbery seminar Wednesday

    “We will address safety concerns such as signage and lighting placement,” the release said. “Along with video surveillance tips.” The seminar will include a live Q and A as well as what to to do after a robbery happens. Other information to be...

  10. City says Killeen Connect program successful, with 1,000 answered requests

    “When residents see issues like potholes, malfunctioning traffic lights, loose animals or either other non-emergency items, they can take a photo, upload it to the app (which has a location connected to the photo) and follow along as service is...

  11. Palestine Municipal Airport under new management

    Jeff Jeffcoat, owner of Jeffcoat Consulting, has been named as the new manager of the Palestine Municipal Airport/KPSN. “The airport will be under new management,” said City Manager Teresa Herrera. “It is a new beginning for the City Of Palestine’s...

  12. City of Elkhart hosting pictures with Santa

    This old fire truck, decorated for Christmas 2020, in downtown Elkhart has served as a perfect backdrop for family photos during the city's annual Christmas festivities. The City of Elkhart is hosting pictures with Santa from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m....

  13. Fort Bend holiday events get into full gear this weekend

    On Friday, December 1, the City of Sugar Land Town Square will host the popular Christmas Tree lighting event at Sugar Land Town Square. On Saturday, December 2, the City of Missouri City will host its 40th annual Snowfest. The outdoor festival will...

  14. Dallas transportation official talks electric scooter successes, challenges

    In May, electric scooters returned to Dallas after being banned for nearly three years due to concerns about public safety and clutter. Dallas officials relaunched the electric scooter program with new technology, stricter rules and high hopes for...

  15. ‘It’s coming back’: Hearne resident’s social media pleas spark return of original downtown Christmas tree

    Downtown Hearne is getting ready for the holidays, and for the last five decades, a 20-foot-tall tree was present in the center of downtown for all to see. This year, there is a noticeably shorter 16-foot tree in its place, and residents took to...

  16. City of McAllen, Partners to Break Ground on Center for Urban Ecology, Nov. 30th

    “The Center for Urban Ecology at Quinta Mazatlán promises to be a transformative venture, fostering a positive and enriching environment for the local community, students and residents,” said McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos.

  17. City of Pflugerville, TxDOT negotiating agreement for road improvements

    Upon approval, the city will enter into an advanced funding agreement with TxDOT, agreeing to a contribution of $10,000 to the state’s traffic and revenue study for the area. The study will assess any revenue impacts along the SH 45 and SH 130...

  18. Frisco council to consider new cell tower ordinance

    Updating the ordinance would allow city officials and developers to have more flexibility when planning for cell towers, Assistant Director of Planning Jonathan Hubbard said. There are some sections of the city in need of additional coverage,...

  19. New Hollywood Park fire chief to begin work Dec. 4

    Todd Morgan, a 23-year veteran of the Hollywood Park Fire Department, was appointed the town's next permanent fire chief/marshal by the Hollywood Park City Council. Replacing John Butrico, who is retiring, Morgan will formally take over as fire...

  20. Sugar Land approves $4.9M drainage repair contract

    The project will construct reinforced box and concrete culverts along several roads including:Roads will also be repaved along Oakwood Lane and Lynnwood Lane as part of a subproject to repair damaged concrete in the area, according to project...

  21. City of McAllen prepares for annual holiday parade

    "So year round we have what we call our in-house team at the float studio and then as we get closer to the event that team expands in size to just put those final touches because that's really what this last week is about," Deputy Director of...

  22. City of Laredo sets schedule for upcoming Christmas events

    Kicking it off on Thursday, Mayor Pro Tempore and District 5 Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr., along with other groups, is hosting the “Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting” event. According to organizers, there will be school performances, train...

  23. Big reveal before annual Christmas Lights Parade

    This will mark Abilene's 35th annual Christmas Lights Parade. This year's theme is "Very Merry Christmas Movies" and will feature over 175 festive parade entries, including Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Christmas Lights Parade will feature over 11...

  24. McAllen to Light Largest Digital Tree in America, Nov. 29th

    The McAllen Convention Center campus, also known as the South Pole Of Texas, will be transformed into an enchanting walking journey of dazzling lights, giant illuminated lantersn, recreated snowfall, stunning radiant tunnels, Holiday Fireworks...

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