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October 30, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Boerne residents are raising alarms over potential surveillance threats posed by the city's new license-plate reader program, while police defend its use as a vital crime-fighting tool.

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Boerne residents, police and vendor debate license-plate reader safeguards at council meeting
Residents told the council the ALPR program could enable broad surveillance while police and vendor representatives said access is limited to law enforcement, searches require a case number, and the city's current retention policy is 30 days. Council pressed for clearer, enforceable limits.
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September 27, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Residents are demanding answers on how the city's Flock license-plate cameras track their movements and what safeguards are in place to protect their privacy.

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Residents press city on Flock cameras; chief describes monthly audits, cites 30‑day retention in contract
At a town-hall Q&A residents asked whether Flock license‑plate cameras collect and share location data; the police chief described internal audits, said the contract requires deletion after 30 days and agreed to work on publishing audit records.
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September 26, 2026 at 6:41 PM
TCEQ has opened the door for residents to voice concerns over a controversial land-application permit that could impact their health and water quality in Comal County.

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TCEQ refers Chesmar Homes and GBRA permit application to contested-case hearing
The commission granted multiple nearby residents' hearing requests for Chesmar Homes LLC and Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority's land-application permit (WQ0016516001), referred issues on health, water quality, odor, and notice to SOAH, and set a 180-day hearing duration.
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July 17, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Fort Bend leaders are rallying behind Project Crystal Sun for its promise of job creation and economic growth, but concerns about school capacity loom large.

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Local leaders and residents largely support Project Crystal Sun but raise capacity questions
During the public-comment period, business and civic leaders urged trustees to support the JEDI application for its job and tax-base benefits; one former principal and county commissioner warned that residential development could bring thousands of students and school‑capacity pressures if the land were developed otherwise.
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September 12, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Residents packed the hearing to voice their concerns over a proposed data center in Lucas Tech Park, prompting commissioners to take a stand against it.

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Packed hearing over Lucas Tech Park prompts commissioners to remove data‑center use and postpone decision
Residents turned out in force to oppose allowing a 'technology storage' (data center) use in the Lucas Tech Park PD. Staff and developers discussed uses and mitigation; commissioners asked that the data‑storage use be removed and voted to postpone the PD so developers and staff can revise materials.
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August 16, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Residents are urging Atascosa County officials to halt large data-center construction, fearing it could deplete local water supplies and raise energy costs.

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Residents urge Atascosa County to pause data-center development over water concerns
Two Poteet-area residents told the Atascosa County Commissioners Court they are worried planned data centers will strain local water supplies and raise energy costs and asked the court to seek a moratorium and press state lawmakers for regulatory authority.
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June 25, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Coppell City Council is on the brink of a major zoning change that could transform a vacant lot into a welcoming single-family home, but will the removal of the existing concrete parking area be a sticking point?

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Commission Discusses Zoning Changes for 804 Bullock Drive to Facilitate New Home Construction
Commission members approved withdrawal of some agenda items and addressed zoning for Bullock Drive.
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July 19, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Texas Real Estate Commission's recent meeting revealed that their Facebook posts are hitting an impressive average of 4,400 views, but can they bridge the gap with popular brands?

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Government social media engagement report highlights Facebook's 4400 views per post
Quarterly report shows government posts receive significant engagement on Facebook and Instagram.
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May 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Travis County officials remind residents: being accused doesn’t mean you’re guilty, and knowing your rights is your best defense!

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Legal advocate outlines rights for felony defendants facing charges
Defendants informed of rights including attorney access and immigration consequences of convictions.
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March 22, 2025 at 10:28 PM