Southwest

The city of Mineral Wells now has a plan for its bond program, one that will give voters two opportunities to decide the projects they would like to see completed.

Councilman J.Ross Lacy will present a smaller road bond plan to the Midland City Council Tuesday.

Texas enjoyed another strong month of growth in sales tax revenue in July, with the $2.56 billion total running 7.9% ahead of the same month last year.

After recovering from severe drought and raising rates, debt levels may rise for Texas water utilities, while their credit should remain stable, according to Fitch Ratings.

Houston City Council approved a capital projects plan Wednesday that envisions a November bond election to help support billions of dollars in improvements over the next five years.

The Austin school board in November will place before voters a single $1.1 billion bond proposition, a departure from previous bond elections when the district tried to hedge its bets.

Municipal bond volume ended the month of July down 20% as refundings plummeted.

After winning strong voter approval of a record bond proposal, San Antonio will take its triple-A rating to market with $205 million of bonds.

Less than two years after filing for bankruptcy protection, the private operator of a section of SH 130 toll road near Austin has reorganized with new financing.

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is expected to join President Trump's Administration as ambassador for religious freedom.