HTX-CYF: Impact 5/14/2026

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Jersey Village City Council to discuss summer camp program, City Campus project

With the fiscal year 2026-2027 Jersey Village city budget proposal approaching, City Council will meet May 18 to prepare for the proposal in July.

The overview: Approximately $1.4 million will be moved from the general fund to the Capital Improvement Program for Phase 1 of the City Campus project. According to the FY 2027 budget memo, council established this project as a priority. Phase 1 of the project includes the city administrative building and public lobby, the public works building and required site work.

Various existing expenses, such as debt service costs and health insurance premiums, are expected to see cost increases that will shape the FY 2026-27 budget, per the budget memo. The Maintenance and Operations property tax rate is planned to remain flat.

Looking forward: The upcoming budget work session will be held May 18 at 6 p.m. at the Jersey Meadow Convention Center.

County Coverage

Q&A: Meet the Republican runoff candidates for Harris County judge

Following a crowded primary election in March, two Republican candidates will be facing each other in a runoff on May 26 for the Republican nomination for Harris County judge.

Some context: Six candidates faced off in the March Republican primary election, with Orlando Sanchez and Warren A. Howell gaining the most votes out of the group to advance to a runoff.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo formally announced in September that she will not seek reelection for a third term as judge of Texas’ largest county.

What you need to know: Early voting for the runoff election runs from May 18-22, and residents can view a sample ballot by entering information through the Harris County Clerk's Office.

Election News

Q&A: Meet the Democratic runoff candidates for Harris County judge

Two Houston City Council alums are set to face off for the Democratic nomination for Harris County judge in the May 26 runoff election.

Some context: Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker and former council member Letitia Plummer are vying for the Democratic nomination after three candidates sought the office during the March primary election.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo formally announced in September that she will not seek reelection for a third term as judge of Texas’ largest county.

What you need to know: Early voting for the runoff election runs from May 18-22, and residents can view a sample ballot by entering information through the Harris County Clerk's Office.