The San Antonio City Council adopted new regulations for data center construction on a case-by-case basis after discussion with residents and the zoning commission. The "Option 2" rules require developers to obtain specific use authorization from the zoning commission and city council approval.
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Demolition of the approximately 20,000-square-foot Kirby Mansion, a Tudor Revival home at 2000 Smith Street, began Friday morning. The city halted demolition after discovering the contractor lacked a required demolition permit.
OB Texas Properties LLC, Purchaser of the property; Omair Bashir, Registered agent of OB Texas Properties LLC; Preservation Houston, Non-profit organization that advocates for historic buildings and 3 more
The Nacogdoches Airport Advisory Board reviewed a proposed ordinance on Oct. 27 that would charge aircraft owners a $500 annual permit and 20-cent-per-gallon fee to bring fuel purchased elsewhere onto A.L. Mangham Jr. Regional Airport property. The board requested revisions citing concerns about impact on small aircraft owners. The city has shelved its plan to add a fuel tank to sell unleaded avgas.
$$500 for annual permit for self-fueling on airport
Nacogdoches Airport Advisory Board, Reviewed proposed ordinance changes; Eric Forester, Airport Manager; Mike New, City's executive director of development and infrastructure
Dallas City Council met on Oct. 28 and approved a five-year watercraft rental contract at White Rock Lake, authorized up to $7.5 million in contracts with cultural organizations, and approved $20 million for the first phase of a new Dallas Police Department Law Enforcement Training Center at UNT Dallas.
$$49,668.77 for watercraft rental contract annual net revenue
Dallas City Council, approved contracts and funding; CQuvator Alexander-Williams (Alexander-Williams Design House LLC), watercraft rental service contractor; Ballet North Texas, cultural organization and 10 more
San Antonio City Council voted 9-2 to approve stricter zoning regulations for data centers. The new rules require data centers to obtain specific-use authorization and council review before operating in the city.
San Antonio City Council, Voted to approve zoning regulations; Rick Galvan, District 6 Councilman, led data center regulation effort; Gina Ortiz Jones, Mayor and 1 more
Grimes County Citizens for Responsible Development filed a lawsuit in Travis County District Court on Tuesday to force the county to release public records about a Terafab tax abatement approved by commissioners in June. The group is also opposing SpaceX's separate lawsuit to keep certain records private.
Grimes County Citizens for Responsible Development (GCCRD), Citizens group suing for record release; Grimes County, County defendant in lawsuit; SpaceX, Company that sued to keep records private and 3 more
Houston City Council member Alejandra Salinas introduced an ordinance called Keep Houston Clean to require those managing construction, demolition, and renovation projects to submit proof of lawful waste disposal. The ordinance would require waste management plans before construction and proof of lawful disposal after construction to receive final approval.
Alejandra Salinas, Houston City Council member who introduced the ordinance; Tarsha Jackson, Council Member who co-signed the ordinance; Mario Castillo, Council Member who co-signed the ordinance and 1 more
Smith County Commissioners Court appointed Jason Adams as the county's new budget officer on Tuesday. Adams will begin the position on November 9, replacing County Auditor Timothy Hollis who held both roles after a previous resignation.
$$1.5 billion for budget
Jason Adams, newly appointed Smith County budget officer; Judge Neal Franklin, Smith County judge; Timothy Hollis, Smith County auditor and 2 more