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League City begins budget projections for FY 2026-27

League City officials at City Council's July 27 workshop reviewed a proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 that leans on growing water, sewer and sales tax revenue to fund employee raises, new public safety positions and major utility and park projects.

What you need to know: The spending plan is built around the state’s no‑new‑revenue property tax rate using roughly $13.2 billion in preliminary taxable value, with water and wastewater fees projected at $58.4 million and sales tax at about $31.8 million, according to budget documents.


Also of note: The draft budget also funds employee raises and benefit increases; adds seven new positions, including a police crime analyst and extra EMS staff for a new peak-time ambulance; and prioritizes major water and sewer upgrades, along with selected trail, park and drainage projects over the next five years.

 
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New private school opens in League City

The Learning House of League City opened its doors in mid-July, staff said.

What they offer: The new private school offers education for kindergarteners through second grade with plans to expand up to the eighth grade, according to the school's website.

The school offers academics, life skills and lots of field experiences, the website notes.

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Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Vintage Media Swap

The Woodlands Farmers Market at Grogan’s Mill

July 31, 2-4 p.m.
Fulshear

Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-noon
The Woodlands

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Under the Sea Art Workshop

Back to School Bash Family Day

Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-noon
Missouri City

Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Spring

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On The Transportation Beat
H-GAC to host Safety Action Plan public meeting to discuss road safety in Greater Houston area

The Houston-Galveston Area Council will host a public meeting Aug. 5 for its Safety Action Plans—an effort to improve transportation safety and reduce serious roadway injuries and fatalities, according to a July 27 news release from H-GAC.

Why it matters: The Houston-Galveston region accounts for nearly 20% of traffic deaths in Texas, and every day an average of two people are killed and 10 people are seriously injured in traffic crashes across the region, according to H-GAC’s website.

A closer look: H-GAC is working with local governments, transportation agencies and community partners to identify critical issues and help lead future safety improvements, per the release.

 

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