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Weekly News Summary

Week ending Friday, 07 July 2023

”Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one."

Thomas Paine​, Founding Father, political activist, philosopher,

political theorist

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11 July 2023 Council Meeting

Agenda items: Budget Workshop; bid for new Waste Water Treatment Plant; Executive Session, Halff & Associates possible litigation, possible bid bond claim against MH Civil Constructors

Fort Worth will welcome millions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, largest sporting event ever.

Summary: Start planning now to be gone or to take advantage of the largest sporting event ever -- less than fifty (50) miles from Willow Park. "In just three and a half years, Fort Worth will welcome millions of soccer fans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest sporting event in the world.

Electricity, Energy, ERCOT

Summary: Although our elected Texas representatives and their Texas governmental ERCOT and PUC have been politicking since the deadly failure of the Texas electrical system in February of 2021, Texans still have electrical supply that barely meets demand -- and the summer heat has just started.

Williams Weekly: 03 July 2023

This week's Williams Weekly includes SBA OIG Reports Show COVID Relief Aid Money Stolen; TX-25 District Highlights; Supreme Court Stands with the American People. / Newsletter from Roger Williams, the US House Rep. for Texas District 25, which includes Willow Park.

No means NO Fireworks in Willow Park.

Summary: Fireworks are illegal to possess, use, and sell inside the city limits of Willow Park. If you set off fireworks inside the city, you could be cited and fined, and, if any damage occurs, you could be charged with arson. Instead, attend the Hudson Oaks or Weatherford professional fireworks displays.

Reminder Monday for July 2023

Reminders for July 2023: Emergency Warning System test first Wednesday; register for emergency alert notifications via email, text and app.; current road construction; Willow Park water bill senior discount; city meetings; Willow Park Police Enforcement Wave Drink. Drive. Jail; elections (none in June).

WPC News Summary, 30 June 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. "I have no fear that the result of our experiment will be that men may be trusted to govern themselves without a master."

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Updated Blogs and Issues

  • Property Tax, 88th TX Legislative Session

    • added article: “As Texas lawmakers tussle over property tax relief, it’s unclear whether renters will benefit.” Texas’ top Republicans are fighting over how to split property tax cuts between businesses and homeowners. Democrats want renters to see relief, too.

    • 27 June 2023 Council Meeting

      • added minutes

Upcoming Events

on the Willow Park Civics Calendar 

  • 11 July 2023, Tuesday, 6p. Regular Council Meeting

  • 18 July 2023, Tuesday, 6p. Planning and Zoning Commission Mtg.

  • 25 July 2023, Tuesday, 6p. Regular Council Meeting

Current Public Notices 

  • none

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