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 "city": "Hearne",
 "state": "Texas",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider extending alcohol sales hours in Hearne",
   "summary": "The Hearne City Council will act on several items, including approving minutes from June 23 and July 7, 2026, and accounts payable for July 1‑15, 2026. Council members will discuss a variance request for 208 Fulton in Block 8, a proposal to rename two streets in the Iron Oak Reserve subdivision, and an ordinance to extend the hours for sale, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. A review of the 2025‑2026 382 quarterly budget report will also be discussed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-237",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to certify park grant eligibility for Godfrey Gentry and Ruben Gomez parks",
   "summary": "The Hearne City Council will hold a public hearing and consider several resolutions. Items include a consent agenda to approve accounts payable for June 16‑30, 2026, a resolution designating officials to act on behalf of the applicant for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to participate in the Local Park Grant Program for GODFREY GENTRY PARK and RUBEN GOMEZ EAST SIDE PARK, a resolution to award engineering services for water‑facility design and planning, and a resolution approving the Hearne Community Development Corporation 2026‑2027 budget. Public comments will be taken on agenda and non‑agenda items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-236",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to award bid for the San Antonio water well project",
   "summary": "The Hearne City Council will consider several actions, including approving a variance for Lot 6 in the Hoyt Addition Reserve and revising the food‑truck ordinance. The council will also discuss and potentially award the bid for the San Antonio water well project. Consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and accounts payable will be approved in a single motion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-235",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve $100,000 economic development grant and other items",
   "summary": "The Hearne City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting and accounts payable for May 16‑31, 2026. Council members will also take a second reading of two resolutions that accept grants of $80,000 and $100,000 from the Hearne Economic Development Corporation and the Hearne Community Development Corporation for engineering work on a new water well. An audit presentation by Don Allman will be discussed and possibly approved. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-234",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Hearne City Council to hold workshop on finances and budget",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a workshop and retreat to discuss city planning and upcoming projects. The body will also review city finances, the 2026 tax rate, and the 2025-2026 budget and fees.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06062026-233",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-232",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve grant for water well engineering",
   "summary": "The Hearne City Council will meet to approve minutes, accounts payable, and a grant from the Hearne Economic Development Corporation to fund engineering for a new water well. The council will also review a CDBG Section 3 program goals presentation and an audit.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-231",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to authorize ALPR camera agreement with Texas DOT",
   "summary": "The Hearne City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting and accounts payable for April 16, 2025 through April 30, 2026. Council members will also act on several ordinances and resolutions, including a permit process for alcohol sales at special events in the downtown business district, restrictions on unauthorized use of the city golf course, a variance request for JC Victory Services, and contracts for Texas Water Development Board grant services. A key item is a resolution authorizing the Hearne chief of police to enter a multiple‑use agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to install and operate automated license‑plate‑recognition cameras in a Texas DOT right‑of‑way.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-230",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider $350,000 airport layout plan request and other actions",
   "summary": "The Hearne City Council will act on a consent agenda that includes approval of prior meeting minutes, accounts payable, a performance agreement with Hearne Economic Development Corporation, Hearne Community Development Corporation and Comfy to Classy Boutique, and a grant to promote downtown economic development. Council members will discuss changes to authorized signatories at Southstar Bank for the city manager, assistant city manager, and police department forfeiture accounts. The council will request a $350,000 airport layout plan from the Texas Department of Transportation, with a city match of up to $17,500. Additional items include awarding the contractor for the 2023‑2024 CDBG San Gabriel Street Improvement Project and reviewing two variance requests for properties on WheeLock Street and Rose Marie Boulevard.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-229",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-228",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider contracts for two Community Development Block Grant programs",
   "summary": "The Hearne City Council will discuss and possibly approve resolutions that would award professional service provider contracts for the Texas Community Development Block Grant (DRP) program and for the 2024 Disasters Community Development Block Grant (CDBG‑DR) program. No other agenda items include specific policy changes or dollar amounts. Public comments on each item will be limited to three minutes per person.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03312026-227",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider grant solicitation for disaster recovery funding",
   "summary": "The Hearne City Council will discuss and possibly approve a request to solicit proposals for grant administrative services and qualifications for the Texas General Land Office’s Community Development Block Grant‑Disaster Recovery (CDBG‑DR) program for 2024 disasters, and to submit an application for that funding. The Council will also consider approving the Hearne Police Department forfeiture funds budget. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per person. Executive sessions may be held for certain matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-226",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve downtown economic development grant",
   "summary": "The Hearne City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, accounts payable, and a resolution to accept a grant from the Hearne Economic Development Corporation and the Hearne Community Development Corporation for downtown economic development. The council will also discuss soliciting proposals for grant administrative services and engineering services for the Texas Water Development Board water supply and infrastructure program, awarding the bid for the San Antonio Water Well Project, and approving the police department forfeiture funds budget. Additional items include personnel matters and applications for state water and community development grant funding.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-225",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider annexing over 4 acres near Blackshear Avenue",
   "summary": "The Hearne City Council will vote on annexing more than four acres of land owned by El Construction, LLC adjacent to Blackshear Avenue near Blackshear Elementary. Other items include a presentation of a hangar project by All Access Hangars, a resolution to submit a Texas Community Development Block Grant application for downtown revitalization, a resolution to procure services for the 2024 Disasters CDBG‑DR program, and a resolution to adopt a new water conservation plan.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03032026-224",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Hearne City Council to consider police equipment grant resolutions",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss and potentially take action on two grant resolutions for the Hearne Police Department. These items involve funding for body armor and license plate reading technology.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02112026-223",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-03",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve opening a bank account for the Hearne Police Department",
   "summary": "The Hearne City Council will consider a resolution to create a bank account for the Police Department. The meeting also includes a consent agenda to approve the minutes from the January 20, 2026 council meeting and to approve accounts payable for January 16‑31, 2026. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02032026-222",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council approves performance agreements and grant projects on Jan 20",
   "summary": "The Hearne City Council adopted its consent agenda, which included approving minutes, accounts payable, and two performance agreements with private partners. The council also approved grant resolutions for downtown awnings and a Capital Park zero‑turn lawnmower. Additional items included election‑related resolutions and a contract with the Robertson County Election Administrator, while an executive session was scheduled for police personnel matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01202026-221",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council will vote on grant approvals and upcoming May 2026 election",
   "summary": "The Hearne City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of minutes from the December 11, 2025 special council meeting and accounts payable for December 2025. The council will also take a second reading of two resolutions that approve grants from the Hearne Economic Development Corporation and the Hearne Community Development Corporation for downtown improvements and Capital Park improvements. Finally, the council will discuss and approve the city’s participation in the May 2, 2026 general election for council places 2, 4, and 6 and a contract with the Robertson County Election Administrator for that election.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01062026-220",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofhearne.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}