Southwest

Marshall Independent School District in East Texas will try again to get voters to take on new debt after a $150 million bond proposal failed in May.

The University of North Texas System received $84 million in questionable state funds over a 10-year period, according to officials.

After years of financial struggle, the outlook for Arizona School Facilities Board is improving with a $225 million refunding deal on tap.

Oklahoma will issue $120 million of bonds to repair the state Capitol after Gov. Mary Fallin signed House Joint Resolution 1033.

Pima County, Ariz., Regional Transportation Authority will issue its second $150 million issue with an upgrade from Standard & Poor's.

Facing financial straits the Regional Transportation District is considering using bus rapid transit instead of a costly rail line to Denver's northwestern suburbs.

Corpus Christi Independent School District trustees are considering a $250 million bond proposition in November as it struggles to complete schools financed by a 2010 issue.

With approval of $775 million of bonds in hand, the Frisco Independent School District is moving quickly with plans to build 14 schools.

The growing Austin suburb of Pflugerville is looking for additional water as city officials expect shortages by 2030.

Arizona schools are awaiting a ruling on how much the state owes local school districts for money withheld during the recession to help balance the state budget.