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Midland County to Consider Annex Courtrooms, Juneteenth Holiday, and Deputy Constable

Upcoming agenda covers facility designations, new county holiday, and law enforcement staffing decisions.

Conroe and Willis ISD Reach $1.8M Water and Sewer Agreement

Deal ends dispute over infrastructure costs for new school campus

Harris County Judge Walks Out of Commissioner's Court Over Door Dispute

Lina Hidalgo left the meeting after disagreeing with a plan to add a door connecting her office to another county office.

Bexar County Judge Fires Top Staffer Over 'Creeped Out' Publisher Texts

Communications director terminated after investigation into inappropriate messages to local newspaper publisher.

Houston Mayor Touts Accomplishments, Sidesteps Financial Challenges

Whitmire highlights public safety, infrastructure plans, but leaves key budget questions unanswered in State of the City address.

San Antonio Mayor Pushes VIA to Test Free Bus Fares

VIA leaders raise concerns that eliminating fares could jeopardize federal funding for rapid transit lines

Readers Back Mayor Jones, Saying They See a Fighter for Their Community

Mayor's handling of Bonham Exchange fire safety issue praised by residents

El Paso Airport Closed Briefly Due to Mysterious Incident

Mayor says cause of shutdown remains unclear as investigation continues

Austin Convention Center Expansion Battle Heads to Texas Supreme Court

Local PAC appeals judge's ruling allowing $1.6B project to move forward

Houston Mayor Calls for Tranquillity Park Makeover

Whitmire aims to transform downtown green space into a better reflection of city's space achievements

Houston Mayor Outlines Plans to Fix Broken Water Lines and Potholes Ahead of FIFA Events

Whitmire addresses city's aging infrastructure issues and prioritizes equity in repairs ahead of international spotlight.

Floydada City Council to Discuss City Manager Hiring, Racial Profiling Report

The council will also consider a request for de-annexation and hold executive sessions on utility and personnel matters.

Dallas Reduces DART Board Majority as Cities Plan Exit Votes

Dallas City Council votes to shift DART governance structure amid negotiations to prevent member cities from leaving the transit system.

El Paso Mayor Condemns Abrupt Airspace Closure

Mayor calls decision "unnecessary" and demands better communication from federal authorities.

Midland PD Releases Updated Staffing and Salary Data

City shares details on officer numbers, pay raises, and cost-of-living adjustments

Austin Audit Proposal Delayed Until November Ballot

Save Austin Now PAC misses deadline to get measure on May ballot

Taft City Council Votes to Terminate City Manager Ryan Smith

The 4-1 decision follows a performance evaluation and ongoing tensions between Smith and council members.

City Updates Residents on Status of Project Connect

Austin's mass transit project is moving forward with key milestones reached.

San Antonio Mayor Focused on 'Moving Forward' Amid Censure Call

Half of City Council calls for censure of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones over 'unprofessional conduct'

Texas Supreme Court Weighs Austin Light-Rail Funding Case

Justices will decide on the legality of an early appeal by AG Ken Paxton in a case whose outcome could impact Austin's light-rail ambitions.

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