County negotiates road repair financing and budget options
Van Zandt County commissioners discussed funding road repairs with general obligation bonds certificates of obligation or notes as part of the annual budget process. County Judge Richard Lawrence sought monthly road reports while several officials noted reporting changes and debt implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Adamson
van Zandt
Richard Lawrence
Bob Glaze
David Cain
Lawrence
Precinct 3
Leonard Morris
Cary Hilliard
O.D. Hazel
Ether
John Martin
Southwest Securities Inc
Dallas
C.D. Hazel
Martin
County weighs debt to fund road repairs and center plan
Commissioner Lawrence proposes financing one third to one half of precinct roads, suggesting $4 million debt could repair hundreds of miles and free funds for the general fund, salaries, and indigent care. Morris counters reallocating road funds to expand the general fund, warning against past budgeting patterns.
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Justice Center
Lawrence
Smith County
van Zandt County
General Fund
Morris
Land of Whistlepunks and Wild Things Debuts in Grand Saline
Grand Saline author Maribeth Darby releases her second children's book Land of Whistlepunks and Wild Things. The three stories span Civil War Texas to modern times, examining forests, logging, and ecological balance. Darby notes a cautionary tale about child log skidder workers and hints at a Starrville ghost story in progress.
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Jan Adamson
Grand Saline
Maribeth Darby
Texas
Darby
Starrville
Winona
Saline Scenes July 3 Economic Development Board Meeting
Grand Saline Economic Development Board will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 5 p.m. in the city council chambers. Agenda includes rental property, bank bids, and meetings with Juvenile Probation Department director Robert Colacino and advisor Chip Bauer. Open to the public.
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Economic Development Board
Grand Saline Economic Development Board
Juvenile Probation Department
Robert Colacino
Chip Bauer
Grand Saline City
Prank Street
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