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P&Z, MDD Positions Filled

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On August 10, city council approved Mayor Escoto’s appointment of Colin Caffey to fill the open position left by Jim Pollard on Planning & Zoning. Besides Caffey, only one other person applied, Rodney Wingerter. On their applications, both candidates stated they had not yet attended a single P&Z meeting. On September…
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No Late Hours for Gloria’s

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At its September 28 meeting, city council followed the recommendation of Planning & Zoning and declined to approve a request for late hour (12-2 am) alcohol sales by Gloria’s Latin Cuisine. The restaurant will be located at the corner of I-45 and Wellman Road which is in close proximity to…
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Honoring First Responders on Patriot Day

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Woodlands Fir​e Chief Palmer Buck presided over a solemn ceremony on Sunday, September 11 to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. He said this is a day to remember, reflect and renew. Also speaking at the event was Township Director Jason…
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Shenandoah Stories: The Early Years

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Gwen Quinn, Shenandoah resident since 1979, has many memories of her dad, Gordon Fitch. A veteran, salesman and owner of the legendary Speedy Pak convenience store, Fitch did business with many Shenandoah residents, selling barbecue, beer and groceries. He ran the store (on the northeast corner of I-45 and Research…
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Halloween Safe Streets

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For over 30 years Shenandoah families enjoyed a tradition known as Halloween Safe Streets where certain streets were blocked and the city provided candy to designated homes for distribution. With Covid concerns in 2020, the event was changed to a parade where city officials and staff handed out candy. Citing…
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Property Tax, Budget Update

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On August 24, the Shenandoah city council formally adopted (by 5-0 vote) the 2022 property tax of $0.1477 per $100 valuation which is the no-new-revenue rate for the city. This will mean an approximate 18% decrease from last year’s rate. The Woodlands Township directors unanimously voted to actually go below…
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Judge Orders City to Produce Documents

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District Court Judge Kristin Bays has ordered the city of Shenandoah to produce a wide range of documents originally requested by attorney Frank Powell in March 2022. The city argued the documents did not have to be produced because they were related to pending litigation.During a bench trial held August…
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What is the Public Information Act?

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Citizens have the right to request and obtain government information under the Texas Public Information Act, adopted in 1973. Section 552 of the Texas Government Code says the Act is primarily based on “the principle that government is the servant and not the master of the people.” During January-June of 2022, Shenandoah…
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