The Arlington City Council voted 7-2 to approve an amended lease agreement with the Dallas Cowboys extending their stay at AT&T Stadium through 2055. The amendment clarified that the city's $273 million contribution over 20 years is for maintenance and operations, while the Cowboys fund improvements by 2043.
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Councilmember Gonzalez said without the Cowboys paying for improvements, the city would have needed to raise taxes or pass a new bond.
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El Paso County will rename its Downtown County Annex in honor of former County Attorney and Texas state Senator José R. Rodríguez. The County Commissioners Court approved the renaming July 27.
José R. Rodríguez, former El Paso County attorney and Texas state senator; El Paso County Commissioners Court, approved the renaming
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Gillespie County residents Bruce Neitzke and Esther Schneider filed a petition in district court seeking the removal of County Judge Daniel Jones, alleging he failed to comply with state law requirements for reviewing and approving the county treasurer's reports.
$190,000 for payment to accountant for financial reconciliation
Bruce Neitzke, Gillespie County resident filing petition; Esther Schneider, Gillespie County resident filing petition; Daniel Jones, Gillespie County Judge and 4 more
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The Frisco City Council unanimously approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with the Hunt family for a mixed-use development at Toyota Stadium, including hotel occupancy tax rebates and fee waivers.
up to $5 million for hotel occupancy tax rebates over 10 years
Frisco City Council, approved the agreement; Hunt family, operates Toyota Stadium and partner to the agreement; Mark Hill, Frisco Mayor
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San Antonio City Council voted 7-3 to change the process for selecting three chairs to oversee the city's 2027 bond program. Previously, the mayor unilaterally appointed the chairs. Under the new process, two council members will review candidates and make recommendations to the full council for approval. The vote nullifies Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones's three announced appointments.
San Antonio City Council, voted to change selection process; Gina Ortiz Jones, Mayor of San Antonio; Teri Castillo, Council member who filed memo and 8 more
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The Sugar Land City Council unanimously approved a $15 million infusion of sales tax revenue to fund revitalization of the Imperial Sugar Char House, a historic landmark built in 1925. Work includes roof construction, structural repairs, masonry work, and restoration of historical signage.
$15 million for revitalization construction for Imperial Sugar Char House
Sugar Land City Council, approved the $15 million revitalization project; Devon Rodriguez, Director of Redevelopment; Bellows Construction, awarded the multi-million-dollar construction contract and 3 more
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Corpus Christi placed Proposition B, the "Fair Water Amendment," on the ballot. The measure would amend the city charter to eliminate a drought surcharge exemption for large industrial water users. A coalition gathered over 12,000 verified signatures to add it to the ballot.
31 cents for drought surcharge exemption fee
Chloe Torres, Coastal Bend regional coordinator, Texas Campaign for the Environment; Roland Barrera, Corpus Christi City Council member at-large; Texas Campaign for the Environment, organization that worked to place measure on ballot
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Eight months after the Arlington City Council suspended an antidiscrimination ordinance, Mayor Jim Ross asked city staff in September to place a previously proposed version on the agenda for discussion. Ross told residents at an October 1 town hall that council members and residents should have another chance to weigh in on the issue.
roughly $65 million for federal funding at risk
Jim Ross, Mayor of Arlington; Trey Yelverton, City Manager of Arlington; DeeJay Johannessen, CEO of the HELP Center for LGBTQ+ Health and 1 more
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El Paso County commissioners received updated figures showing the sheriff's office budget deficit rose to $7.6 million as of October 14. The deficit was driven primarily by overtime costs and salary and benefits spending at 108% of budget.
$7.6 million for sheriff's Office budget deficit
El Paso County commissioners, received budget update; Oscar Ugarte, Sheriff; Matt Sistrunk, Republican candidate for El Paso County Commissioner Precinct 2 and 1 more
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