DonCarlos: Economic outlook positive
\n(Baytown Sun © 02/08/2012)
The economic picture for Baytown is looking positive, according\nto Mayor Stephen DonCarlos when he presented his annual ?State of\nthe City Address? to the Baytown Chamber of Commerce Tuesday. One\nof the biggest challenges the city faces, in fact, will be ensuring\nt");
document.write("hat there are workers with the proper qualifications to fill the\njobs that will be created.\n \n \n\nA massive expansion ...\n
Port Arthur Council Starts from Scratch in Search for City Manger
\n(Beaumont KBTV (NBC) 4 © 02/08/2012)
The search for the next City Manager of Port Arthur is starting over. \r\n\r\nThe council dec");
document.write("ided to cancel interviews with the final candidates. \r\n\r\nWe spoke to both Councilman Harold Ducete and Councilman John Beard Tuesday night and they both say the council wants the process to be more transparent and wants to find a way to incorporate citizens. \r\n\r\nThey say they want citizens to feel comfortable ...\n
Term Limits Mark The End Of An Era For Mayor Brown ");
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\n(Beaumont KBTV (NBC) 4 © 02/08/2012)
For the first time in ten years, the city of Orange will have a new mayor this year.\r\n\r\nMayor Brown Claybar will not be able to seek re-election to the seat he's held since 2002.\r\n\r\nTerm limits do not allow a council person to serve five consecutive terms.\r\n\r\nThe filing period for city offices began this week, and already one candidate has filed for the Orange mayor's seat.\r\n\r\nHe's former councilm...\n
City wants citizens to ?Resolve to be Ready?
\n(Borger News Herald © 02/08/2012)
The City of Borger wants its citizens to ?resolve to be ready? in times of emergency.\n\n\nThe city has become part of a new public mass information system, better known as PARIS (Panhandle Area Regional Information System).\n\n\nThe system has been in the design-build stage over the past year and was officially unveiled on Jan. 16 of this year. A region-wide media campai");
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Grindstaff offered position as new city manager
\n(Crowley Star © 02/08/2012)
Alan L. Grindstaff The Crowley City Council held its final two interviews for city manager last Saturday and tendered a verbal offer to Alan L. Grindstaff.\n\"We have verbally extended him an offer and he's verbally accep");
document.write("ted, but it's still contingent on him signing the contact,\" Davis said.\nThe City Council will go into executive session on Feb. 16 to iron out all the details of the contract.\n\"Eith...\n
Richardson City Manager Keffler to retire
\n(Dallas Business Journal © 02/08/2012) (Registration Required)\n
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document.write(" Manager Bill Keffler announced Tuesday that he is retiring after a 35-year career with the city.\n\n\nKeffler has been city manager for 17 years and his final day will be May 31, the city said in a release. No successor has been named.\n\n\n?I?ve had a tremendous experience serving here with the City of Richardson these past 35 years. This is a phenomenal community,\" Keffler said Tuesday...\n
Trade rep pitches Hong Kong to Dallas businesses
\n(Dallas Business Journal © 02/08/2012) (Registration Required)\n
The Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs in the United States wants North Texas businesses to know about trade opportunities in the ?special administrative region? of China.\n\n\nDonald Tong paid a visit to the Dallas Business Journal on Tuesday during a whirlwind visit that also included meetings with the World Affairs Council, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and a Chinese New Year celeb...\n");
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Comerica Donates $15,000 Worth of E-Books and Readers, Setting a Trend, Rawlings Hopes
\n(Dallas Observer © 02/08/2012)
Photo by Leslie Minora\nMayor Rawlings holds one of 30 new e-book readers donated by Comerica Bank. \nWith its budget shrinking and shrinking over the past several years, the Dallas library system has an acut");
document.write("e need for a Daddy Warbucks. Several, actually. More specifically, branches need deep-pocketed donors who can pick up the public book-houses by the boot straps, smack them in the behind a...\n
Council clashes over charter process
\n(Flower Mound Leader © 02/08/2012)
Monday night?s Flower Mound Town Council meeting was so contentious");
document.write(", it required a short recess just to cool some heads.While the recess actually took place during a discussion over sponsorship for the chamber of commerce, tensions ran high early during talk of the charter review process.Councilwoman Kendra Stephenson voiced concern that the review process is going by too quickly. The Charter Revi...\n
Forest Hill fires city secre");
document.write("tary, cites performance issues
\n(Fort Worth Star-Telegram © 02/08/2012) (Registration Required)\n
FOREST HILL -- City Secretary Grace Edwards was fired by the City Council late Tuesday after about two years in the post. The vote was 5-1.\"Her performance was the issue,\" Mayor Gerald Joubert said. \"We did not see any improvement over time.\"Edwards was insubordinate and disrespectful and couldn't get along with staff at City Hall, he said.\"Unfortunately, we didn't have a choice,\" Joubert said. \"W...\n
Roecker rewarded
\n(Friendswood Journal © 02/08/2012)
City Manager Roger Roecker will be getting less than the minimum\nsalary increase called for in his contract?at his own request.\n \n \n\nAfter Friendswood councilmembers met behind closed doors with\nRoecker and then without him Monday night (February 6), they\napproved a merit increase of 2.17 percent.\n");
document.write(" \n\n\nFollowing the session, councilmembers said the number was set by\nRoecker...\n
Latest resignation means more turmoil for Waelder
\n(Gonzales Inquirer © 02/08/2012)
Since the departure of mayor Roy Tovar on Jan. 19, Waelder\nresidents have been wondering what the future holds for their\ncommunity.\n \n \n\nAppar");
document.write("ently, it holds more turmoil.\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAdding to the already-complicated scenario for city government\nwas the abrupt resignation of city secretary Norma Puente, who bid\nthe city adieu on Jan. 27.\n\nThe Waelder City Council...\n
Killeen to launch Facebook page
\n(Killeen Daily Herald © 02/08/2012)
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document.write("By Sean Wardwell\nKilleen Daily Herald\n\nAfter years of research, Killeen is finally about to enter a social network.\n\nThe city, which has a website and has been using YouTube and Twitter for more than a year, is almost ready to roll out its official Facebook page.\n\nAlthough no formal rollout date is set, a briefing was held Tuesday for the mayor, remaining council and city staff.\n...\n
New water restrictions spark pool closure debate
\n(Lubbock KCBD (NBC) 11 © 02/08/2012)
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) -\n \n\nThe new water restrictions are making waves with Lubbock residents, especially those wanting to dive into city pools this summer. \n\nBecause of the record breaking drought, stage two of the restrictions will prohibit pool filling starting April first. \n\nThe City of Lubbock has four public pools. Maxey and Montelongo have well water sources and won't be affected, but...\n
Donna announces park improvements
\n(McAllen Monitor © 02/08/2012)
DONNA — Tuesday marked a first for city leaders as they hosted a groundbreaking to announce improvements to the Donna Square Park in the center of the town.\n\nCouncilwoman Irene Muñoz called the project — the first major city improvement groundbreaking for current leaders in a city reeling with fina");
document.write("ncial woes — a “cornerstone” for Donna.\n\n“It’s wher...\n
Pecos Considering Passing Bond For Road Improvements
\n(Midland KMID (ABC) 2 © 02/08/2012)
PECOS -- Pecos has been plagued by ongoing road problems for years, but long term relief could be in sight for the city.\n\n The Reeves Coun");
document.write("ty seat has been in a downturn for 30 years, and during that time a number of roads have crumbled and become problematic. But with Pecos' economy skyrocketing during the recent oil boom, solutions could be on the way.\n\n The ci...\n
CITY COUNCIL: Dane named interim city manager
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SAN ANGELO, Texas ?\nThe San Angelo City Council this morning opened its regular meeting by recognizing the city of San Angelo Recreation \"Chargers\" team, for boys 8 years old and under, as the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation State Flag Football Champions.\n\nIn public comment, San Angelo resident Sylvia Martinez asked to keep her dog chained instead of having a fence for the dog, because the dog i...\n
Controversial ordinance is tabled in Leon Valley
\n(San Antonio Express-News © 02/08/2012) (Registration Required)\n
Leon Valley will go back to the drawing board with a controversial set of regulations that would have dealt with everything from trash can placement to how many pieces of lawn furniture can decorate the front yard.\n\nThe proposed property maintenance ordinance raised the hackles of the 7,000-member San Antonio Board of Realtors, which said the rules would turn the city into one bi");
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Citizens Needed to Serve on Boards and Commissions
\n(Tyler KETK (NBC) 56 © 02/08/2012)
Longview, TX — \n The City of Longview is encouraging residents to apply to serve on a variety of council-appointed boards, commissions, and committees. Volunteer members advise the City Council on issues ranging fro");
document.write("m parks to community development. Residents are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is March 1, 2012.\n\n\n \n\n\n According to Mayor Jay Dean, “The volunteers on our board...\n
City Council Approves Pay Raises
\n(Victoria KAVU (ABC) 25 © 02/08/2012)
Pay raises are coming to 2 high ranking city employees but");
document.write(" not without controversy. Tonight Council members approved the raises for City Manager Charmelle Garrett and City Attorney Thomas Gwosdz. The measure passed with a 5 to 1 vote. But not everyone was in support of the pay hike. Councilman Gabriel Soliz was the lone representative to vote against the raise and we wante...\n
Ferris OKs new water bill rules");
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\n(Waxahachie Daily Light © 02/08/2012)
FERRIS ? The Ferris City Council voted to approve changes to the\ncurrent water bill ordinance during its regular session Monday\nnight.\n\n\nCity Manager Eric Strong said the original water bill ordinance\nwas passed in 2009, but needed some modifications.\n\n \n \n Subscription Required\n \n \n \n \n An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety....\n
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