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Rockport City Council to review public works, election contracts
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (195+ words) ROCKPORT — The Rockport City Council will consider a varity of items during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25, including interlocal agreements, street rehabilitation funding and adjustments to the council's upcoming meeting schedule. The meeting is set for 5 p.m. in the…...
South Texas legislative leaders highlight key updates
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (489+ words) SAN PATRICIO COUNTY — Three state lawmakers representing South Texas and the Coastal Bend addressed stakeholders and local residents at a recent joint chamber update to discuss key legislative issues affecting the region. State Sen. Adam Hinojosa, District 43 State Rep. JM…...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep ‘vulgar’ books on library shelves
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (289+ words) Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday vowed to pass legislation punishing public schools that do not remove graphic books from their shelves by knocking them down a notch in the state’s annual school performance ratings, which the state uses to…...
Aransas County commissioners approve airport, PIO deals
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (219+ words) ROCKPORT — The Aransas County Commissioners Court approved a contract for engineering services at the county airport and accepted a public information agreement for emergency management during its regular meeting on Aug. 17. Commissioners voted to approve Resolution R-26-2026, engaging KSA Engineers,…...
Democratic candidates bring campaigns to Live Oak County
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (659+ words) Jennifer “JJ” Dominguez, Democratic candidate for Texas House District 31, shared her views during a candidate meet and greet in Live Oak County. Holly Taylor, Democratic candidate for Place 9 on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, was among the candidates participating…...
Town of Woodsboro barred from raising property tax rate
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (402+ words) WOODSBORO — The Town of Woodsboro is among more than 110 Texas municipalities prohibited from raising property taxes above the no-new-revenue rate because of alleged failures to comply with state financial audit and transparency requirements, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced. The Texas…...
July building permits for George West, Three Rivers
6+ day, 38+ min ago (84+ words) The City of George West issued the following permits in July: 914 Fannin St. mechanical 911 Mike St. building, electrical 300 Cabrero St. electrical 1120 Houston St. mechanical 805 Nueces St. sign 707 Frio St. mechanical The City of Three Rivers issued the following permits in…...
Aransas Pass among cities issued tax letter from Attorney General
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (282+ words) SouthTexasNews.com The City of Aransas Pass is one of 110 Texas municipalities recently notified by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that they are prohibited from raising property taxes above the no-new-revenue tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.According to…...
Odem, Mathis issued tax letters from Attorney General
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (238+ words) SouthTexasNews.com The cities of Odem and Mathis are two of 110 Texas municipalities recently notified by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that they are prohibited from raising property taxes above the no-new-revenue tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.According…...
Commissioner Scott orders pause on Big Bend border project
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (885+ words) WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced that his agency is pausing construction work in Big Bend National Park while he conducts an “on-the-ground evaluation,” reversing course after heavy machinery had begun moving dirt. In a video…...