East Texas mayor, council debate progress after James Byrd murder
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. JASPER — On a Monday evening in June, Anderson Land called the Jasper City Council meeting to order with a prayer and a reminder that would soon become a familiar refrain: “Council meetings […]
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Harmony Park designs unveiled to city council – Newton Daily News | #citycouncil
Updated designs of the proposed Harmony Park shared during the city council meeting on June 20 show the public amenity is more than just a splash pad. In addition to its water spray features, the park would be equipped with parking spaces for food trucks, interactive musical sculptures, an open lawn area and a pavilion […]
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Candidate granted recount of Joplin City Council election | Local News | #citycouncil
Jasper County Judge Gayle Crane has ordered a machine recount of the Joplin City Council election vote, as requested by candidate Brian Evans. The decision was announced today at a hearing in Jasper County Circuit Court. Evans, a schoolteacher who had not previously sought public office, had petitioned for a recount of the April 5 […]
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