Wallis EDC – June 7, 2023
The Wallis EDC met on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 6:30 pm at the Wallis City Hall to discuss the business of the city. The following video is of that meeting.
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Author: Greg Stuessel
Sealy City Council – June 6, 2023
The Sealy, TX City Council met on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 6pm at the W.E. Hill Community Center to discuss the business of the city. The following video is of that meeting.
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What Did Taxpayers Get From the 88th Legislature on Transportation? Little To Celebrate.
The 88th regular session of the Texas Legislature saw very limited progress in transportation and toll reforms, leaving taxpayers with little to celebrate. Bills that aimed to address issues such as remote kill switches in cars, road diets, drivers’ right to repair, toll reductions after road debt is paid, and toll collections/billing reform were not given hearings or voted out of committee. However, there were small victories such as the defeat of bills proposing a mileage tax and the extension of a private toll contract, as well as the passage of bills for weatherizing roads and repealing vehicle inspections for certain vehicle owners. The session also witnessed the passage of bills favoring the electric vehicle industry and implementing anti-car measures inspired by the Green New Deal playbook.
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Sealy Moves Forward with Revised Impact Fees Following Comprehensive Study [VIDEO]
During a recent public hearing, Ryan Tansley, an engineer with Strand Associates, Inc. — an engineering consultancy firm based in Brenham, Texas — projected that Sealy’s population would nearly double from 8,243 in 2023 to approximately 16,486 by 2033. This growth is expected to be primarily spurred by eight key developments. His estimation draws upon the plan to add 2,944 water connections over the next decade, with each connection serving an average of 2.80 residents.
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FitnessFX Hosts Memorial Day Murph Challenge in Support of LT. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation
FitnessFX played a pivotal role as the official host for the Memorial Day Murph Challenge, a rigorous workout event that paid tribute to Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy. Through their organization of the event, FitnessFX provided a platform for participants to challenge themselves, honor military sacrifices, and support the LT. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
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