Willow Park Civics

Weekly News Summary

Week ending Friday, 13 October 2023

“We cannot sustain a democratic republic with a citizenry that is completely uninformed about, and basically estranged from, our Constitution and our institutions.”

Douglas H. Ginsburg, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit

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17 October 2023 P&Z Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory Meeting

P&Z Agenda Items: Final Plat for Country Hollow residential; Preliminary Plat for Lots 1-5, Haney Complex * CIA Agenda Items: Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Report

Who Has the Worst Weather in Texas?

Summary: Gulf hurricanes. Pan Handle tornados. Hail from hell. Freezing winter storms and scorching summer heat waves. Which part of the state has the "worst weather." [Hint: Why would Willow Park Civics be interested if it weren't close?]

"Risks of Flash Flooding" Meeting, 18 October 2023

Summary: "The rapid growth of Fort Worth and Tarrant County comes with a rising risk of flash flooding. Mark your calendars for October 18th at 7:30 AM, and join us..."

Update of Street Improvement Projects. 10 October 2023 Council Meeting

Update: During the 10 October 2023 Council Meeting there were updates to three of the City's current street improvement projects, Kings Gate Bridge, Crown Road, and Sam Bass Road. Summary: Willow Park Civics will update and repost this Blog as the project develops.

Biden’s Border Crisis, US House Rep D25 Roger Williams

Summary: In representing District 25, US Rep. Williams has often spoken, written, and moved legislation about ongoing illegal immigration at US borders. Williams is the US House Representative for Texas District 25, which includes Willow Park.

Street Improvement Projects, Sam Bass Road, West

Update: Already behind schedule, Sam Bass Road will begin road reconstruction in about two to three weeks, as soon as Kings Gate Road is completed; City meeting with home owners of 20 approaches (driveways) this week. Summary: Willow Park Civics will update and repost this Blog as the project develops.

New Kids Mountain Bike Skills Area and Trails at Kings Gate Park

Summary: New mountain bike trails with a special Kids Mountain Bike Skills Area are coming to Willow Park's Kings Gate Park. As part of the WP Parks and Trails Master Plan and Trail Amendment, Willow Park is going to be in the very center of East Parker County Trails, EPCoT.

Schools. Special Session 3, 88th TX Legislative Session

Summary: The third Special Session of the TX 88th Legislature began 09 October 2023, focusing on School Choice, with other issues added, like Boarder Security, Public Safety, and COVID Mandates. WPC will update and repost this blog as new information develops.

Special Session 3, 88th TX Legislative Session

Summary: The third Special Session of the TX 88th Legislature began 09 October 2023, focusing on School Choice, with other issues added, like Boarder Security, Public Safety, and COVID Mandates. WPC will update and repost this blog as new information develops.

10 October 2023 Council Meeting

The new Kings Gate Park Kids Mountain Bike Skills Area And Trail will be presented as part of the Parks & Trails Master Plan Addendum.Other Agenda Items: new "Utilities" ordinance; funding for Kings Gate Bridge; Parks & Trails Master Plan Addendum; City's Bank Depository Services; 2023-2024 City Holiday Schedule; School Resource Officer for Trinity Christian Academy; remove a sewer lien 116 Ranch House Road; Development Services Fee Schedule; Executive Session, Halff & Associates Litigation

WPC News Summary, 06 October 2023

Summary: A compendium of Willow Park Civics weekly news summaries, emailed to WPC Blog subscribers. The week in a glance; the year in a list. "A sacred respect for the constitutional law is the vital principle, the sustaining energy of a free government."

Updated Blogs and Issues

 

  • 12 September 2023 Council Meeting

    • Added meeting minutes.

  • 10 October 2023 Council Meeting

    • Added WPC Notes.

Upcoming Events

on the Willow Park Civics Calendar 

  • August, September, October, 2023, Parker County Transportation Bond Community Meetings, PC Transportation Bond

    • Willow Park Civics Blog > Parker County Transportation Bond and Willow Park Streets.

  • 17 October, 2023, 6P, City Hall, Planning and Zoning Meeting

  • 20 October 2023 Ribbon Cutting - shared water facility, 11A

    • City of Willow Park

  • 23 October through 03 November 2023 Early Voting

  • 24 October, 2023, 6P, City Hall, City Council Meeting

  • 27 October 2023 last day to request a Ballot by Mail. Applications must be received by the early voting clerk in your county — not postmarked — by Oct. 27.

  • 07 November 2023 Election Day

Current Public Notices 

  • none

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