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Public comments (9)

ConcernedMarimer CruzSep 15, 2026

Raised questions regarding pavement rehabilitation scopes, investment audit accessibility, and financial projections for redevelopment tax increment zones.

City Council Regular — September 15, 2026 · 19:08 →
OpposedCharles SchraderSep 15, 2026

Expressed frustration over city communication and public information fees.

City Council Regular — September 15, 2026 · 39:25 →
OpposedAngalena NieldSep 1, 2026

Compared Copperas Cove utility and street fees to neighboring Lampasas, arguing Copperas Cove charges significantly higher rates.

City Council Regular — September 1, 2026 · 1:02:00 →
ConcernedShakira RamosSep 1, 2026

Expressed concern over low water pressure at her home and high monthly water bills as a single mother.

City Council Regular — September 1, 2026 · 1:10:47 →
ConcernedAris HermanSep 1, 2026

Requested clear data on debt reserves and an after-action report explaining the recent water system emergency.

City Council Regular — September 1, 2026 · 22:47 →
ConcernedEris HermannSep 1, 2026

Asked questions regarding debt service fund reserves and requested a written after-action report on the recent water system emergency.

City Council Regular — September 1, 2026 · 50:30 →
ConcernedShakira RamosSep 1, 2026

Expressed concern over low water pressure, high monthly utility bills, and rapid growth impacts as a new resident.

City Council Regular — September 1, 2026 · 1:38:42 →
OpposedFelipe SanchezAug 18, 2026

Criticized aging infrastructure and proposed tax and utility rate increases, calling for greater transparency from city leadership.

City Council Regular — August 18, 2026 · 35:34 →
OpposedFelipe SanchezAug 18, 2026

Criticized the city for failing to maintain aging pipes and questioned the need for tax increases.

City Council Regular — August 18, 2026 · 1:14:55 →

News & external sources (10)

KXXV 25 NewsSep 9, 2026

Mount Calm mayor speaks out on proposed transmission line he says he learned about through 25 News reports

Lone Star Transmission is inviting area residents to a public meeting Wednesday regarding a proposed 345-kilovolt transmission line that could cross properties and surround the city of Mount Calm.

KCEN 6 News (NBC, Temple)Aug 26, 2026

Fort Hood named site to develop new nuclear microreactor system

Fort Hood has been chosen to advance a new nuclear microreactor under the Army's Janus program, aiming to develop resilient, off-grid power solutions.

KXXV 25 NewsAug 24, 2026

Industry warns of blackouts, economic woes if Texas overreacts to data center, transmission line anger

Energy regulators and industry experts warn that the state’s delays to major projects amid backlash from residents could create rolling blackouts and strangle growth of other industries.

KCEN 6 News (NBC, Temple)Aug 23, 2026

Putting aside partisanship: North Texas legislators unite for bigger voice in Austin

"Is Dallas-Fort Worth getting our fair share of transportation, funding of water funding, infrastructure, economic development?" asked state Rep. Jared Patterson.

KXXV 25 NewsAug 21, 2026

Judges recommend rejecting power line project stretching into Central Texas

Documents from the State Office of Administrative Hearings shows three state judges are recommending against a massive new power line project in Central Texas.The proposed project from Oncor Electric Delivery C...

KXXV 25 NewsAug 21, 2026

How Corpus Christi’s water emergency exposed flaws in Texas’ water planning

State water planners don’t use climate projections when they plan for future water supply. Experts say they should model for more extreme droughts rather than relying on historical data.

KCEN 6 News (NBC, Temple)Aug 20, 2026

Residents, industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearing

The growing backlash surrounding 765 kv lines and data centers was tackled at a nine-hour House hearing that included testimony and recommendations.

KCEN 6 News (NBC, Temple)Aug 19, 2026

State lawmakers to hear testimony on 765 kV transmission line, data centers

The House Committee on State Affairs will hear invited and public testimony on the rapid growth of data centers in Texas, and a proposed 765-kv transmission line.

KCEN 6 News (NBC, Temple)Aug 19, 2026

Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities

The drones can carry packages weighing up to 5 pounds and deliver orders in as little as 30 minutes, with fees varying by order size and membership.

KXXV 25 NewsAug 19, 2026

Texas House takes up data centers, controversial electric transmission line project ahead of January session

CENTRAL TEXAS (KXXV) — Members of the Texas House of Representatives are trying to clear the air over data centers and controversial plans for new power lines — issues that have been impacting some of our Centr...