4+ hour, 1+ min ago   (583+ words) Montgomery County commissioners wrapped up several days of budget talks Aug. 13 with a roughly $552.7 million working budget for fiscal year 2026-27, adding about $15.4 million in expenses to the preliminary spending plan while proposing a higher property tax rate. The preliminary budget…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (343+ words) Williamson County commissioners set the maximum tax rate for fiscal year 2026-27 at the no-new-revenue rate of $0.421547 per $100, saying that residents could see a decrease on their county tax line next year. By capping the proposed rate at this level, no…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (381+ words) The long-awaited Buc-ee’s location along I-35 in San Marcos officially opened its doors to customers and travelers on August 12. Along with local leaders, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the company’s Founder and President Arch "Beaver" Aplin III celebrated the event…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (266+ words) Grapevine’s property tax rate could decrease based on a plan presented by city officials during the Aug. 5 budget workshop. The proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget is $262.4 million, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Strawn said. Revenues are expected to be $265.69 million. The proposed…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (461+ words) The city of McKinney’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 totals $880 million and includes funding for general operations, water and wastewater services, and more. Officials are also proposing a nearly 1.4% increase to McKinney’s property tax rate, according to a staff presentation....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (207+ words) Texas A&M has partnered with gas station and convenience store Buc-ee’s to launch co-branded merchandise to be available on campus and at select Buc-ee’s locations. The university was the first institution in the country to partner with Buc-ee’s in…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (462+ words) Lake Conroe has five gates to release water, which compares to Lake Houston's current four. The SJRA is conducting this study to find the most effective way to prerelease water once the new gates are added. "We want to make…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (639+ words) For many people, a mall is simply a place to shop. But at Golden Triangle Mall in Denton, community involvement is paramount. From spotlighting local changemakers through its Faces of Denton campaign to hosting fundraisers, student showcases and nonprofit events,…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (198+ words) Community Impact | News Lower Colorado River Authority to invest billions in power, water, broadband to support growth The Lower Colorado River Authority shared its business plan for fiscal year 2026-27, detailing billions in future investments. (Courtesy LCRA) Senior General Assignment Reporter…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (94+ words) Community Impact | News | Dallas - Fort Worth Celina officials OK $2.6M for Legacy Drive designs Celina officials approved a design contract for Legacy Drive between Carey Road and Punk Carter Parkway. (Community Impact staff) Explore more on this topic and related local…...