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Ward 3 opponents aim for business-like approach to long-term city growth The Daily Herald With Spring Hills election just days away, the Ward 3 is the only opposed race, drawing three candidates, each with a vision to tackle growth, road improvements and plans to lead the city into a prosperous four years. The race includes ― incumbent Kevin Gavigan, as well as newcomers Brent Murray and Angela Privett. Each candidates  focus has similarities regarding the biggest issues facing Spring H...

I am writing to you to voice my objections to the industrial style traffic light poles on Line Avenue in front of Kings Highway Christian Church and C. E. Byrd High School.  Byrd High School and Kings Highway Christian Church are on the National Register of Historic Places and are important and iconic buildings in Shreveport.  Shreveport’s Public Works Department has constructed these light poles, ignoring the city’s policies in the Unified Development Code and the Master Plan about placi...

Jim Bertram says visitors to Lubbock often comment about how uncluttered and clean the city looks, but usually cant pinpoint why. Bertram, who was the planning director at the city for many years, says most of Lubbocks newer and younger residents probably cant identify it either, because theyre used to it. The central parts of the city look a lot different now than they did in the 70s and early 80s, he says. Its difficult to identify because the cleanliness is seen looking up. Lubbocks strict ...

At its Feb. 23 workshop, City of Griffin commissioners discussed the city’s solar energy ordinance, since the city has been contacted by several companies interested in solar farms and solar panels for residences and businesses, but the city’s Unified Development Code and Code of Ordinances are both silent on the subject. “There currently are not any codes to address these requests,” the workshop’s agenda states. Planning and Development Director Chad Jacobs said his de...

Three names topped the list of appointments at Tuesday’s Lafayette city and parish council meetings as a new administrative judge was sworn in and two people were appointed to Lafayette’s new Protect the City Committee.  Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory announced the appointment of a new administrative judge at Tuesday’s meeting, appointing former Democratic 15th Judicial District Judge Candidate Travis Broussard to lead Lafayette Consolidated Government’s new Administrative Adj...

Malone Park Commons (MPC) units will be move-in ready next month, and local leaders say they bring a needed housing product to Downtown and the...

Covenant plans second addition in northwest Hays Only 9 lots remain unsold of 22 in 2nd addition Hays Daily News Covenant Land & Developing Inc. likely will see infrastructure construction start later this year on the second addition of its Kings Gate residential development in northwest Hays. Thats pending approval Thursday evening, Jan. 28, of the final plat by the Hays City Commission. The second addition is slated for 22 lots, about 140 feet deep and 65 feet wide. The original first phase...

The changes mean developers who build east of I-75 no longer have to include affordable units, but they can opt to.

Fremont City Council members outlined their personal goals over the next two years during a Saturday workshop. Councilmembers highlighted a number of goals to accomplish, ranging from a desire to rebuild a working relationship between councilmembers to completing long-term projects such as rebuilding the Unified Development Code and completing the Comprehensive Plan. For Councilmember Michael Kuhns, restoring a communal relationship between city workers and staff is a priority for him heading i...

Fremont City Council members gathered Saturday morning during a special meeting to discuss several long-term plans and updates that will affect Fremont in the coming years. The weekend workshop included an early draft of the city’s five-year Capital Improvement Plan and One And Six Year Street Improvement plan. It also provided an early glimpse into the city’s plans to simultaneously update the Unified Development Code, Comprehensive Plan and Long-Range Transportation Plan. Jody Sande...