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  1. Longview council supports state incentive for STEMCO project

    Development Services Director Michael Shirley told the council that if the nomination is approved, EnPro could apply to receive rebates on state sales and uses taxes on certain expenditures, based on the creation of new jobs, equipment purchases and...

  2. Alamodome, Convention Center in line for millions in upgrades under tax shuffle

    The city of San Antonio is close to a legislative win in Austin that would secure hundreds of millions of dollars to expand the Henry B. González Convention Center and renovate the Alamodome. City officials say the improvements are urgently needed if...

  3. Galveston council votes to bar cars from East End beach

    The city council voted 5-2 Thursday to remove a restricted-use designation, and eventually bar motor vehicles from the beach at Access Point 1C on the island’s East End.

  4. $2.8 million Dallas Plastics expansion approved in Longview

    “For decades, Dallas Plastics has participated in the economy, industry, and life of Longview. It is always encouraging when companies see their future here and make investments that will impact our community for years to come,” Longview Mayor Andy...

  5. Summer camp options open up Orange Recreation Center for youth

    Since opening in October, the center expanded its offerings beyond basketball to include soccer and volleyball. This summer’s inaugural sports camp is the first of many the center is planning. Each week a different sport is offered.

  6. City to ban unsafe fence designs

    Austin - The rules would require flat tops on all new fences below six feet tall, as well as for repair or remodel of 50 percent or more of an existing fence. They would also prohibit gaps between two and nine inches between pickets.

  7. College Station city council approves second ROO district

    The College Station city council has approved the city’s second Restricted Occupancy Overlay district in a residential neighborhood. Under the ROO, the city will now only allow two unrelated people to live in single-family homes in the area.

  8. Cedar Park City Council moves forward with Lakeline Boulevard reconstruction

    Brickey said that while temporary repairs were made “a complete street reconstruction is required to permanently repair the roadway.” The project will involve the removal and replacement of 16 inches of pavement, road base and subgrade, Brickey said.

  9. Amarillo’s updated drainage system helps with recent flooding

    Amarillo’s drainage system is unique compared to much of the country, as it uses playa lakes to contain water. Hartman says as of right now, the pump systems in every playa lake are working well and are up to speed, even with the significant and...

  10. City of Abilene introduces pilot program to reduce crime at local parks

    City Manager Robert Hanna said the city has already partnered with a company and have installed a solar-based pole with cameras to help with security at one city park. Should this pilot program work out, Hanna said the city will likely put similar...

  11. Marlin City Manager Cedric Davis resigns, plans to seek doctorate in theology

    Davis, 56, sent a letter of resignation to the mayor and city council members Wednesday, giving them 30 days before his last day of service on June 24. Davis said he turned down an offer to work for the city of Mexia recently because he wanted to...

  12. Woodway City Council explores old family center's new look, new center's senior programs

    The old Woodway Family Center building could get a new look once its replacement is in place next door. The city council voted this week to explore options for turning the old facility into a pavilion that could serve multiple uses.

  13. Highland Village fire chief discusses plans to meet mutual aid goals

    “Last year Flower Mound and Lewisville advised they will no longer be able to send their last ambulance out of town,” Collier said in an email. “In this scenario, if our ambulance is on another call when we receive an EMS call, the response time...

  14. Hutto expects more growth as economic interest soars

    Bob Farley, economic development director, said interest in Hutto has grown in recent months as support industries to the Samsung semiconductor plant in Taylor look to plant roots ahead of the plant’s anticipated opening late next year.

  15. City of Vernon names Public Works Director

    The City of Vernon named Chase Craighead the Vernon Public Works Director. According to Vernon City Manager Darell Kennon, Chase Craighead is a member of the Board of Directors at the Red River Valley Museum and a graduate of the 2017 Leadership...

  16. City council approves water pump purchase

    In an effort to secure reliable access to water, the Gatesville City Council approved the purchase of a water pump for the Lake Belton intake structure during the May 23 meeting of the council. "There is a concern if the pump goes out it could impact...

  17. Conroe hosts grand opening for $107M hotel, convention center

    City leaders along with more than 200 people toured the new facility at 1001 Grand Central Parkway. The hotel and convention center is in Johnson Development’s Grand Central Park master-planned community near Interstate 45 and Loop 336. Mayor Jody...

  18. Granite Shoals online water-use portal goes live

    The city of Granite Shoals is almost finished replacing 2,800 water meters with ones that allow residents to monitor and manage their usage online. Customers who already have their new meters can now access the Eye on Water monitoring system.

  19. Atmos Energy planning measuring station, screening wall in east Frisco

    Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission members unanimously recommended approval for a specific use permit allowing Atmos Energy to build a measuring station and accompanying screening wall at their May 23 meeting. Measuring stations are above-ground...

  20. ECLIPSE TOWN HALL

    City planners and emergency workers held an Eclipse Town Hall on Wednesday, May 17 at the Fredericksburg High School Auditorium. The officials have been trying to come up with solutions for potential scenarios with the additional people expected in...

  21. Not-so Little Elm was the 5th fastest-growing city in U.S. last year

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau's latest findings, Little Elm was the fifth fastest-growing "large" U.S. city last year - large defined as a population of 50,000 or more. Little Elm had an 8 percent population increase from July 2021 to July...

  22. City of Liberty Hill seeking Home Rule status

    What does this mean for the City and its residents? City Administrator Paul Brandenburg said when a city reaches a population of at least 5,000, it can be ruled by its own charter, which is essentially like having its own constitution.

  23. Nine roads to receive upgrades in Highland Village

    The Street Improvement Project is funded through the 2021 bond issue. For streets, traffic signalization and drainage projects, the city has allotted approximately $9 million. The projects in phases 1 and 2 account for $3.6 million of the $9 million...

  24. Council approves contract for full water system study

    Whitney - Public Works Director Billy Pribble told the council that the full study is needed in order for the city to continue to support controlled growth. Pribble’s research into the issue indicated that the last analysis was conducted by another...

  25. Sidewalks, water treatment top council actions

    Center’s city council approved a resolution to submit Transportation Alternative Project Applications for “shared use path” sidewalks and bicycle path projects to the Texas Department of Transportation at Monday’s meeting.

  26. $24 million construction project to begin on William Cannon Drive on May 30

    “Contractors will install over 500 soil nails into the bridge’s retaining walls before adding a new layer of concrete to each wall. This work will stabilize the sediment beneath the roadway and ensure safe travel conditions for decades to come.”

  27. Kaufman planning $9.5 million in city utility, road projects

    The city received a preliminary approval for transportation alternative grants from the Texas Department of Transportation and will now complete a detailed grant application that will focus on connecting residential areas with parks and schools, said...

  28. Quitman council OKs COVID fund projects

    The first project will be repainting the water tower near the football stadium for an estimated $190,000. Next will be a smoke test and water capacity test for the sewer system, to locate any leaks. Remaining funds will be used to start replacing...

  29. Council OKs new street, reviews funding plan

    Mineola City Council approved the bid to pave Park Central for $927,186 Monday. The road will connect Bromberg with the new Park Central housing subdivision. The council also reviewed a plan to pay for the project with tax notes, along with funding...

  30. Keep Tyler Beautiful receives 17th Gold Star Affiliate award

    "We recognized that we could not achieve everything that we do without the support of our city leaders, our committed board members and our volunteers," Garner said. "We are extremely honored to help make Tyler a more beautiful place and a place that...

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