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El Paso County is stepping up with a $2.5 million in-kind contribution to boost the city's ambitious $30 million Healthy Community Collaborative grant application—what's at stake for the county?

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County commits roughly $2.52 million in in‑kind match to city’s Healthy Community Collaborative grant application
The commissioners approved an in‑kind match for a City of El Paso application to the Texas Health and Human Services 'Healthy Community Collaborative' grant; county staff said the in‑kind match is budgeted and will be reported if the grant is awarded, while a commissioner requested written metrics on county return on investment.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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El Paso County takes a bold step in honoring its veterans, with new resolutions, a heartfelt food drive, and the grand opening of a dedicated health center to support those who served.

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El Paso County adopts a string of veterans resolutions, celebrates new veterans services and food drive
At its Nov. 10 meeting, the El Paso County Commissioners Court adopted multiple resolutions honoring veterans and veteran-serving organizations, recognized veterans of the year and proclaimed a countywide veterans food drive, and celebrated the grand opening of a new Endeavors health center serving veterans and first responders.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Lubbock County's court just took a major step in contract negotiations, moving discussions to a closed session after receiving a crucial attorney opinion.

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Commissioners authorize executive session to deliberate contracts being negotiated
After receiving a written attorney opinion, the court voted to include "deliberations regarding contracts being negotiated" in its forthcoming executive session and entered closed session; the court reconvened and adjourned later in the day.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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The San Antonio Committee just voted to invest $245,000 into the Revitalize SA corridor program, empowering community leaders to transform local businesses and neighborhoods!

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Committee approves $245,000 Main Street America contract to continue Revitalize SA corridor leadership program
The committee voted to continue the Revitalize SA corridor leadership program and to execute a contract with Main Street America for $245,000. Members praised community‑led projects in the Quintana corridor, asked about long‑term impact measures and supported small implementation grants and marketing funds for participant leaders.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Dallas is considering a major shift to move municipal elections from May to November, but the clock is ticking for the council to make a decision by December 31, 2025!

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Dallas committee briefed on moving municipal elections to November; resolution deadline Dec. 31, 2025
City staff told the council committee that Prop. D (Nov. 2024) and state law (SB 1494) allow Dallas to move its general elections from May to the November uniform date in odd-numbered years if the council adopts a resolution by Dec. 31, 2025. Staff described operational impacts — filing windows, term start dates, runoff timing, and county controlof
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November 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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San Antonio's Ready to Work program is set to expand, boasting impressive retention rates and new incentives to support justice-involved hires—transforming the local workforce landscape!

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San Antonio updates Ready to Work training rules, adds incentives for justice‑involved hires
City staff briefed the Economic and Workforce Development Committee on Round 1 outcomes for on‑the‑job training and incumbent worker training and proposed FY26 program rules including wage thresholds, reimbursement rates, and incentives for justice‑involved hires. Councilmembers asked for district/zip‑level data, childcare supports and help for mom
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November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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San Antonio's Ready to Work program is showing promising results with 74% of participants landing jobs and plans to lower the wage floor to boost small business involvement!

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San Antonio committee hears Ready to Work update as officials weigh wage floor to broaden small‑business participation
Committee staff reported early results from the Ready to Work on‑the‑job training program including participant counts, retention and promotion rates, and proposed lowering the new‑hire wage floor from $20 to $15 an hour to expand small‑business participation. Members pressed staff on childcare supports and incentives for employers to hire people -
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November 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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CareFlight's Q3 report reveals impressive response times and transport rates, but are local hospitals ready for the growing demand in Johnson County?

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CareFlight reports above‑average response times and transport rates; commissioners press on transfer patterns
CareFlight presented Q3 and FY2025 service data to the Johnson County Commissioners Court, reporting average county response times near 12 minutes 20 seconds and transport rates above national averages. Commissioners asked about transfers, hospital capacity and implications of regional growth.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Are biosolids the key to sustainable farming or a ticking health time bomb for our communities?

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Grandview FFA Frames Local Debate Over Biosolids as County OKs Outside Counsel for EPA Appeal
A Grandview High School FFA team presented competing views on land application of biosolids — touting fertilizer savings and yield gains while neighbors cited PFAS contamination and livestock harm. Later in the meeting the county approved pro bono representation from Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) in an appeal related to a
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November 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Austin's officials are urging residents to take wildfire risks seriously and join vital planning efforts to protect their homes—don't wait until it's too late!

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Austin and Travis County urge residents to prepare as wildfire risk rises
City and county leaders announced two planning initiatives — an all-hazards protective action plan and an updated community wildfire protection plan — and urged residents to participate in public engagement and sign up for local alerts after a recent spate of fires and an Oct. 20 disaster declaration.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Austin officials warn residents: with wildfire risks at an all-time high, preparation is crucial to protect your home and community.

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Austin, Travis County officials urge residents to prepare as wildfire risk rises
City and county leaders described recent evacuation drills, unveiled a multi-jurisdictional protection plan and urged residents to sign up for alert systems and request neighborhood presentations ahead of a Nov. 19 public meeting.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Laredo ISD is expanding student internships with exciting new partnerships, including a hands-on tiny-homes project that could transform the future for aspiring construction managers!

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Laredo ISD outlines expansion of student internships, reports 167 participants and new community partnerships
Staff described internship structure, target grades (11–12), community partnerships (tiny homes project with the city, Laredo Medical Center), and an expected spring rollout of placements after December field pre-meetings; staff reported 167 students currently participating in internships or practicum.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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As Laredo ISD faces an unprecedented surge in special education referrals, trustees are grappling with the urgent need for external psychological services to meet critical evaluation deadlines.

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Laredo ISD seeks outside psychological services as referrals surge and timelines tighten
Trustees questioned the need for contracted psychological services after hiring an in-house psychologist; staff reported a steady inflow of special education referrals with 145 initial evaluations pending and explained the district's need for vendor support to meet TEA timelines.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Urgent fire safety upgrades and costly utility challenges threaten to disrupt a vital commercial hub in Hollywood Park—can the EDC step in to save the day?

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Church leaders and shopping-center owners urge EDC help after inspections find missing fire protection and limited water access
Representatives for Veil Church and Gallery Oaks shopping center told the EDC the multi‑tenant building on San Pedro Avenue needs fire‑safety upgrades and better water service. Owners reported high retrofit costs, asked whether the EDC could help with financing or grants, and were told the board could place the item on a future agenda for staff to,
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November 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Parents are raising critical questions about the impact of proposed dual-language programs on their children's access to education and community resources.

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Parents press district on proposed dual‑language ‘wall‑to‑wall’ programs and impacts on neighborhood schools
Community members questioned proposals to create more dual‑language wall‑to‑wall schools, the potential relocation of programs, and how those changes would affect access for emergent bilingual students. District staff said they are evaluating proposals (including a suggested fifth program at Dawson and adjustments involving Sanchez) and that dual‑‑
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November 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Parents and advocates are demanding actionable measures for special education, urging the district to prioritize person-centered inclusion over mere statistics.

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Parents press Austin ISD for clearer inclusion practices, special‑education continuity and transition supports
Multiple parents, advocates and teachers told the district they need concrete, person‑centered inclusion measures (co‑teaching, planning time, measurable outcomes) rather than paperwork. District leaders and the special‑education office acknowledged gaps and pledged to build an accountability process and transition toolkits overseen by a bridge
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November 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Austin ISD's Superintendent Matias Segura is hitting pause on boundary adjustments to ensure community voices are heard, sparking hope for a more transparent process.

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Austin ISD superintendent pauses timeline, says boundary and consolidation ideas remain exploratory
Superintendent Matias Segura told a packed community meeting that he revised the district timetable to allow more time for community vetting after receiving concerns that some refinements had not been fully explored. He reiterated five priorities—aligned feeder patterns, transfer policy updates, budget stabilization, reducing excess seats and state
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November 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Parents at Laredo ISD are demanding unannounced lunch checks and better safety protocols after alarming reports of poor-quality meals and security concerns during drop-off.

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Parents at Laredo ISD Meeting Urge Unannounced Lunch Checks, Better Vetting and Transparency on Incidents
Multiple parents at a superintendent-search input meeting reported concerns about school meals, campus drop-off safety, and teacher vetting. They asked that the incoming superintendent conduct unannounced lunch visits, improve background checks and provide clearer communication when incidents occur.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Laredo ISD is making impressive strides in attendance recovery, with over 2,000 students back in class thanks to innovative PBIS practices and a robust truancy prevention strategy.

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Laredo ISD presents attendance gains, expands truancy prevention and PBIS supports; judges urge statutory alignment
District staff told trustees that preliminary snapshots show ADA improvements and that a combination of PBIS incentives, attendance officers, Rahui case-management and truancy court coordination are central to further gains. Staff reported enrollment recovery efforts, detailed the reconciling and withdrawal process, and said 59 students were sent\u
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November 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Parents in Laredo are demanding a bilingual, hands-on superintendent who can bridge communication gaps and secure vital resources for their children’s education.

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Parents Outline Priorities as Consultants Collect Input for Laredo ISD Superintendent Search
At a community input meeting, parents told consultants and the Laredo ISD Board that the next superintendent should be visible, bilingual, community-connected and able to secure resources. Consultants said a report of public input will be available around Dec. 9; the application window is open through Feb. 23, interviews are planned for March and a
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November 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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The Judicial Branch Certification Commission has taken significant action, issuing multiple default orders and permanent revocations against certified process servers, with fines reaching up to $2,700.

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JBCC meeting roundup: multiple default orders, dismissals and sanctions including permanent revocations and fines
At its Nov. 6 meeting, the Judicial Branch Certification Commission entered multiple default orders and final orders affecting certified process servers, adopted agreed final orders and settlement agreements, dismissed certain complaints on committee recommendation, and denied requests for reconsideration.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Commissioners are taking action to reshape downtown by expanding small retail and medical services while keeping larger entertainment venues in check.

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Commissioners push to expand downtown retail and small medical uses, limit large entertainment and gyms
The commission found inconsistencies in the UDC’s downtown consolidated-use table and its descriptive text; commissioners asked staff to correct the table, allow small-scale retail and clinics (staff suggested a 3,000-square-foot administrative threshold), and route larger or atypical entertainment proposals to council review.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Garland's parks are getting a major makeover, but several projects are facing budget challenges that could change their scope!

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Parks planning update: several Garland park projects over budget; staff to "design to budget" or trim scope
Parks planning administrator Mark Eller briefed the board on multiple capital projects and construction progress, reporting that several items (notably a large splash pad and other amenities) exceeded initial budgets. Staff said city management directed teams to design to available budgets or reduce scope, and noted multi-month external review time
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November 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Hutto is poised to transform its industrial waste ordinance, ensuring better regulation and protection for public health and the environment as it prepares for significant city expansions.

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Hutto council reviews overhaul of industrial pretreatment ordinance ahead of Hutto South expansion
Hutto City Council on Nov. 6 heard a presentation from Brazos River Authority and city staff on a proposed full replacement of Article 26.06 (industrial waste/pretreatment). The draft is intended to meet TCEQ approval, set permitting and sampling requirements for nonresidential discharges, and create enforcement mechanisms; staff said an independ‑
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November 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Discover how House Bill 1 is transforming dual enrollment, offering students a head start on college credits while navigating the maze of scholarships and financial aid!

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Guidance office explains House Bill 1 dual‑enrollment options, scholarship timelines and FAFSA interaction
Guidance staff described how House Bill 1 dual‑enrollment differs from specialty-school pathways, highlighted course crosswalks to the Texas common core and urged students to apply for scholarships and FAFSA. Staff explained administrative steps that can prevent dual‑enrollment hours from reducing FAFSA eligibility.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM