As Texas’ agricultural land becomes scarce, there is a value to preserving farmland.
“Say in 10 years, you’re driving northwest from Houston. If you look out your window, will you see a sprawl of shopping malls, storage facilities and convenience stores? Or will your eye occasionally rest on…
Diversion entity sues for rights to road
“One of the many governmental entities represented on the Fargo-Moorhead diversion authority is suing a Cass County landowner for road rights on their land under eminent domain. The lawsuit filed Tuesday in Cass County District…
UNT set on buying Sack & Save site
“The University of North Texas will work in the coming weeks to buy the Sack & Save grocery store at 1500 N. Interstate 35E to make way for a community services complex, officials said Thursday….
Hill: Martin’s Beach bill still has bite
“Earlier this year, state Sen. Jerry Hill signaled that seizing a private dirt road for the public good could be the only way to restore access to the secluded Martin’s Beach. In a controversial step,…
No decision announced on whether city will appeal
“After more than a month of silence, Westerville officials have yet to determine whether they will appeal a case that could cost the city more than $1.3 million. As part of its $2.1 million gateway…
EPWU president addresses flooding issues El Pasoans experienced Wednesday and Thursday
“The president of the El Paso Water Utility said decades of inaction during Central El Paso development is the root cause of the severe flooding issues the area sees. “We’re where we are today because…
Construction on Hyatt Hotel, conference space in original Aurora begins
“Construction on a new, full service Hyatt Hotel and conference center in the Fitzsimons Village across from the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora began Wednesday after a groundbreaking on site. The City of Aurora partnered…
Measure W: Claremont water bond is focus of discussion
“Those on both sides of the city’s takeover of the local water system agree the issue is potentially years away from being resolved. The first test will come Nov. 4 when Claremont voters will decide…
Plans for Westminster Mall add to growing list of development projects
“The site of this city’s one-time mall has languished for more than three years as a dead zone, and it was in steady decline for some time before that. Next month, Westminster’s elected leaders are…
Longwood expresses regret over Massive Resistance
“Saying it is time to “reckon honestly and sincerely with our own history,” Longwood University has apologized for its actions during Massive Resistance in Prince Edward County and has established a new scholarship program to…