The famous beaver could be coming to San Marcos, and he’s bringing with him sweets, treats, restrooms and anything else an Interstate 35 traveler may need. The San Marcos City Council voted unanimously in favor of an Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Buc-ee’s San Marcos, LLC., which will provide incentives in the form of refunds of 50% of sales taxes generated by
The City of Harker Heights has enlisted The Retail Coach to assist in improving commercial growth. The consulting firm has completed several market studies to help maximize the city’s appeal
MINERAL WELLS — Financial incentives and project details were revealed by officials Thursday on the historic agreement between local governmental entities and The Baker Hotel Development Partners.
The Lamar City Council held in-depth discussions regarding two ordinances during its May 10
th meeting. One proposes the creation of a five-member Public Safety Advisory Board for the community and the other outlines guidelines for owners of vacant buildings to identify their future plans for the property.
The safety committee Ordinance #1245 will receive it’s first reading at the May 24
th council meeting. The committee is being created to promote communication and collaboration between Lamar’s citizens and the city’s police and fire departments. The board will come into play should the need arise to review un-resolved citizen complaints in these departments after the proper internal administrative process has been concluded. The board can recommend policy changes or new procedures and capital purchases and continue to promote understanding and relationships between residents and the police and fire departments. City Administrator, Steve Kil, explained this is not
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The San Marcos City Council approved wastewater rate calculation adjustments to minimize the impact of Winter Storm Uri on residents’ bills during its Tuesday meeting.
The new, temporary calculation adjustment will begin this month, ensuring customers are not overcharged in the upcoming year as a result of the unprecedented winter weather event.
Residential wastewater rates are normally calculated annually by averaging the three lowest outdoor consumption months of the year: December, January and February. The average is then used to bill monthly amounts for a full year.
The adjustment will exclude February 2021 from the calculation, accounting for potential distortions in consumption averages because of damaged pipes or faucets that were left dripping during the prolonged freeze.