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  1. Harker Heights 10th annual Christmas tree lighting

    The City of Harker Heights kicked off the Christmas season with their 10th annual tree lighting ceremony tonight at city hall. As is tradition, Mayor Blomquist was tasked with pushing the lever for the lighting of the 18-foot Christmas tree that...

  2. How San Antonio-Austin could be the next Dallas-Fort Worth

    The I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin may not be packed with high-rises anytime soon, but the region is on its way to becoming a metroplex similar to Dallas-Fort Worth. That's according to Henry Cisneros, the former San Antonio mayor who's...

  3. Allen City Council approves data center along 121 corridor

    As the city develops its last stretch of green space along Highway 121, the city aims to bring a mix of restaurant and retail, entertainment, residential and office uses. Bringing CyrusOne is expected to promote daytime traffic for restaurants around...

  4. SSLGC celebrates 25th anniversary with special event

    The cities of Seguin and Schertz are coming together to celebrate a major milestone for their joint water project. The Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation was created 25 years ago. A special reception honoring the corporation, and the water...

  5. Celina announces 2023 Countdown to Christmas schedule

    ...a chance to experience the best of Celina during the most wonderful time of the year,” said Celina Mayor Ryan Tubbs. “Our historic Downtown Square has been transformed into a magical winter wonderland, and...

  6. Dallas Unveils Pro Cricket Team

    The Dallas-based National Cricket League (NCL), Dallas Parks and Recreation, local athletes, and many local leaders recently gathered at Roland G. Parrish Park in South Dallas to officially unveil the new team: the Dallas Wolves.

  7. City of Kempner internet upgrades delayed

    Originally, the internet tower was expected to be up and operational by the end of October. City Manager Rebecca Ramos said, however, she was told the service will not be available this year. “We are beholden to the company that is going to lay the...

  8. City seeks additional water sources

    Less than a month after a busted mainline had Lampasas residents boiling water for 61 hours, Lampasas City Council approved a contract with a firm that will investigate alternative sources of water for the city.

  9. Council rejects water plant bids

    Olney Mayor Rue Rogers and Councilmembers said they were determined to replace the City’s 100-year-old water treatment plant but after meeting with bankers, the project’s engineers at Corlett Probst & Boyd, and other advisors, could not find a...

  10. Odessa City Council repeals Article 1-17 “Percentage for the Arts Program”

    It should also be noted that the City continues to fund Odessa Arts through the allocation of Hotel Occupancy Tax, which allows us to award cultural tourism grants to a dozen agencies and artists in Odessa. In 2023 Odessa Arts granted over $200,000...

  11. City of Dallas' Toy Drive Registration Opens

    The Office of Community Care is hosting its annual holiday festival in parallel with the first day of toy drive registration on December 2. The public is welcome to come and enjoy snacks, take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and participate in...

  12. Gov. Greg Abbott visits Harlingen to announce $1.3B broadband investment

    This part of the investment will provide “symmetrical and multi-gigabit speeds” throughout the state by 2025. The second part of the investment is a $620 million investment to expand its fiber optic network to more than 140,000 previously unserved...

  13. Town of Clint Shines with Inaugural Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

    Town staff, Mayor, and council members are enthusiastic about establishing this event as a new town tradition, fostering unity and community spirit. The Christmas Tree Lighting aims to bring together families and friends for a joyous evening filled...

  14. City Invites Public to Meet City Manager's Office

    The City of Amarillo is encouraging the public to attend a meet-and-greet with leaders from the City Manager’s Office. The meet-and-greet will feature Mayor Cole Stanley, Interim City Manager Andrew Freeman,...

  15. City of Austin recommends replacing 100-year-old Barton Springs Bridge

    The future does not look good for an almost 100-year-old Austin bridge. City officials are recommending Barton Springs Bridge be replaced not repaired. “It is a safety issue and we need to do due diligence to ensure that it can be removed and we can...

  16. PI embarks on artistic endeavors

    Port Isabel Mayor Martin Cantu Jr. has begun an initiative with local artists to restore and beautify the city’s iconic dolphin sculptures and infuse additional artistic vibrancy into the city. Mayor Cantu prioritizes restoration, aiming to repair...

  17. City manager urges disaster preparedness

    “This type of incident drives home the fact that we currently have no capacity or resources to deal with a disaster of the nature and scope of what could happen at one of the three LNG plants in various stages of being built on 48,” said Hockema,...

  18. Harlingen residents could soon see higher water bills

    Water rates will be going up to help fund a proposed sewer system overhaul carrying a price tag as high as $107 million. During discussion, Mayor Norma Sepulveda proposed slowly carrying out new rates.

  19. Granbury utility bills nearly back on track

    After four months of dealing with utility billing issues due to a city network hack, the end of a stressful situation is in sight for utility billing customers. On July 30, the City of Granbury’s computer network was hacked; the event was declared a...

  20. SPI receives Music-Friendly Texas Designation

    Mayor Patrick McNulty emphasized the importance of the Music Friendly Texas Certified Community designation for South Padre Island, stating, “It’s more than just a certification; it’s our commitment to cultivating a vibrant music scene that reflects...

  21. City of Houston to expand ride-share program in Third Ward to Second Ward, other neighborhoods

    ...some of Houston’s most under-served communities after the success of a pilot program. Houston City Council approved $281,000 Wednesday to expand Ryde, a free on-demand electric shuttle service. The program...

  22. Killeen accepting applications for youth program

    The city of Killeen announced Thursday that it was accepting applications for its Youth Empowerment Program for the spring, according to a city news release. The purpose of the program is to help young people who are disadvantaged with training for...

  23. Hondo considering $10.5 million in COs

    Hondo City Council will be making big decisions over the next few months as it considers the possibility of issuing approximately $10.5 million in certificates of obligation (CO) for major projects. Which projects, and the total amount of the...

  24. City of Conroe Awarded Prestigious Certificate

    The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Conroe for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal...

  25. Austin sees boom in biological research, health industries

    To make way for this growth to continue, Austin City Council created a research and life sciences subdistrict within the North Burnet/Gateway development regulating plan Nov. 9. “A lot of the innovation is going to start coming, and I think that...

  26. Mission PD gifts Thanksgiving turkeys at traffic stops

    “We’re giving a little over 300 turkeys to the community, free of charge,” said Mission Chief of Police Cesar Torres, who just finished handing out free turkeys to passing cars in the Mission PD parking lot. “It’s a big honor for us to serve our...

  27. Alton talks grants and 2023-2024 pay plans, recognizes Alton K9 retiree

    Through the State Energy Conservation, Alton received a $50,000 grant for energy conservation. The city’s match would be at a 20% amount of $10,000. “What we want to use this [for] when awarded to the city of Alton is to retrofit the baseball park...

  28. Magic awaits you: 2023 Hidalgo Festival of Lights to begin

    ...that you see at this festival is designed, planned, and fabricated by our own folks,” said Hidalgo City Manager Julian Gonzalez. “The festival started with just a few displays in the city hall area, and...

  29. Shavano Park OKs rules for addressing substandard structures

    Shavano Park City Council recently voted to amend local code rules to establish procedures for addressing unsafe commercial and residential structures, and for creating a building standards board.

  30. Truck show toy drive, free pancakes Dec. 2 in Granite Shoals

    ...the biggest (truck show) in the Hill Country,” said Granite Shoals Police Chief John Ortis during the City Council’s Nov. 28 meeting. Residents can connect with the council during the first-ever Pancakes with...

  31. Councilors to consider moving forward with purchase of body cams for cops

    Wichita Falls city councilors will be asked Tuesday to move ahead with the purchase of body cameras for police officers. The cost of the body cams would be another $1,559,272. The city received a state grant that would pay the first year of a...

  32. New Danville visits Conroe City Council, announces annual Christmas Market

    New Danville, a locally based nonprofit organization that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities recently sent a delegation of ‘Wranglers’ to Conroe City Hall to see local government in action, and to meet Mayor Jody...

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