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League City commits support for the Lone Star Property Tax Reform Council

League City City Council voted unanimously at its April 14 meeting to participate in the Lone Star Property Tax Reform Council, a coalition of local governments to advocate for “meaningful and lasting” property tax relief.

The details: Americans for Prosperity, a libertarian lobbying group, launched the Lone Star Property Tax Reform Council in March to pursue tax cuts, specifically targeting spending caps and government transparency, according to a March 11 release from the organization.

Quote of note: “Texas is leading the nation in growth, and we must ensure our state remains affordable,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in the release.  “Last session, we delivered historic property tax relief to hardworking families and businesses across the state, but out-of-control local spending has eroded billions of dollars in that relief and driven property taxes higher.”

 
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League City dog park closed for two weeks

The Bark Park at Lynn Gripon Park at Countryside will be closed April 13 through April 27 while crews install a new irrigation system, according to an April 9 news release from the city.
 
The details: This upgrade will support healthier grass, new trees and a better space for dogs to play, while also helping reduce seasonal ground cracking during hot, dry summers, according to the city’s newsletter. During the closure, crews will also remove hazardous trees and plant new ones.

One more thing: In the meantime, residents are welcome to use the eastside Bark Park at Hometown Heroes Park, located at 1001 E. League City Parkway, League City.
 

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Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Nutcracker Spring Market

Bellaire Book Sale

April 17-19, times vary
Houston

April 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bellaire

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Puranava India Art & Culture Fest

Hot Sauce Festival

April 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pearland

April 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tomball

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County Coverage
PREVIEW: Harris County commissioners to hear status of climate justice plan, federally-funded flood recovery

Harris County commissioners are set to take up more than 400 agenda items April 16, including discussion about federally funded flood mitigation and recovery projects, affordable housing developments and the first annual status report of the county’s Climate Justice Plan.

At a glance: Commissioners are scheduled to hear a presentation on the implementation of the Harris County Climate Justice Plan, a multiyear climate resilience framework the court adopted April 10, 2025, per agenda documents. Staff from the Office of County Administration’s Sustainability Division will deliver the first report to Commissioners Court reflecting on a year of progress.

Also of note: The Harris County Flood Control District is expected to provide project-level updates to commissioners regarding local flood mitigation and recovery efforts that received funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD. Staff from HCFCD will share a schedule detailing construction start dates, estimated completion dates, cost escalations and other updates for each project.

Stay tuned: Harris County Commissioners Court meetings are held at 9 a.m. at 1001 Preston St., Houston. 

 

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