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Temple · week of August 29, 2026
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Watch this moment →Maximo Moreno Survey, Abstract No. 14
A proposal to annex 316 acres and rezone them from Agricultural to Light Industrial.
still pending
Track this project →Synergy Park / Maximo Moreno Survey
Voluntary annexation and rezoning of 316.13 acres for data center development.
approved (4-0-1) · still approved
Track this project →Synergy Park
The board is reviewing an amendment to an existing tax abatement agreement for property in Synergy Park.
Discussed — no decision yet
Track this project →The city is looking at ways to bring new businesses to Temple or help existing ones grow. This is important because it can lead to more jobs and a stronger local economy.
What it means: Local residents may benefit from increased employment opportunities and a broader tax base.
Raised 2 times this week
Follow this issue →The board is looking at how to spend tax increment funds on infrastructure and city services over the next few decades.
What it means: The proposal involves a $4.5 million annual transfer to the City General Fund.
Follow this issue →The board is setting the tax rate and budget for the upcoming year, which determines how district funds are spent and how much property owners will pay.
What it means: The proposed tax rate is $0.014228 per $100 of property valuation.
Follow this issue →A new construction project is being proposed to improve utilities and storm drainage in the district.
What it means: The contract is not to exceed $580,358.29.
Follow this issue →Planning Commission · Tuesday, September 8
Planning Commission · Tuesday, September 8
Published by OpenTexas. 4 meetings covered.
Residents are concerned about the environmental and infrastructure impacts of large-scale data centers, including water usage and noise. The city is implementing new regulations to mitigate these impacts.
What it means: The city's tax base and local school districts.
Follow this issue →A new construction project is being proposed to improve utilities and storm drainage in the district.
What it means: The contract is not to exceed $580,358.29.
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