{ "city": "Penitas", "state": "TX", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofpenitas.com/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-18", "body": "City Events", "headline": "TIRZ board to vote on amended project plan and officer reassignment", "summary": "The Penitas Redevelopment Authority and Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIRZ) hold a joint meeting to consider adopting amendments to the zone's project and financing plan, reassign board officers, and discuss economic development, including in executive session. The board will also ratify prior actions taken by the Redevelopment Authority. The meeting is open to the public at the Penitas Public Library.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/100964/agendas/4ba3d52f9fea4837b325567b18211850.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/100964/" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Penitas City Council to set 2026 tax rate and open TWDB grant account", "summary": "The Penitas City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly take action on several items, including complying with a TWDB grant, updating bank account signatories, and accepting the 2026 tax rate calculation worksheet. They will also take a record vote on the proposed 2026 tax rate and schedule a public hearing for September 15, 2026. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel and economic development discussions, with possible action after returning to open session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/100942/agendas/aa35d00580624c99948626230e5d8d0e.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/100942/" }, { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Penitas TIRZ board to consider developer reimbursements and economic development", "summary": "The Penitas Redevelopment Authority and Reinvestment Zone No. 1 will hold a joint meeting to discuss and possibly authorize reimbursement to Penitas Crossing LLC for expenses under prior development agreements, and to consider payment from the developer under the tri-party agreement. The board will also discuss economic development in closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/100802/agendas/79dbfaac1d4d48448cd15f23b3a51597.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/100802/" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Council to vote on Volcano Estates plat, mutual aid, and police MOU", "summary": "The Penitas City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving the preliminary final plat for Volcano Estates, a 24.479-acre private development. They will also discuss and possibly act on a mutual aid agreement with the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, a law enforcement cooperation MOU with La Joya ISD Police, and an interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County for the On-Site Sewage Facility program. The council may enter executive session to discuss personnel, economic development, and pending litigation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/100784/agendas/3c24c144679547339f32d4d348da4636.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/100784/" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "City Events", "headline": "P&Z to consider preliminary final plat for Volcano Estates subdivision", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a preliminary final plat for the Volcano Estates development, a 24.479-acre tract. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment. No other substantive items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/100519/agendas/b45ffcf4b3674fc7af664c63d8063011.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/100519/" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Penitas City Council to consider change order for Liberty Blvd. utility project", "summary": "The Penitas City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve Change Order No. 3 for D&T Construction, Inc. on the Liberty Blvd. Utility Adjustments Project. The council will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and economic development, with possible action on those items after returning to open session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/100506/agendas/ac9441c3bd8842f2a78127b57373e4bc.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/100506/" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Council to vote on rezoning 611 Tom Gill Rd. from residential to commercial", "summary": "The Penitas City Council will hold a public hearing and then vote on rezoning Anadal No. 2 Lot 4 at 611 Tom Gill Rd. from residential to commercial. The council will also consider a resolution to appoint or reappoint members of the White Wing Pageant Committee. Other items include finalizing the GLO Project for Tom Gill Road flood mitigation, receiving June 2026 monthly reports, and approving June 2026 meeting minutes. The council may also discuss personnel matters and economic development in closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/100423/agendas/788bdc0cf95f4ec1bbe07a1c4e9f8f8c.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/100423/" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Penitas City Council to vote on $11,330 engineering payment and $437,977 in flood mitigation contracts", "summary": "The Penitas City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve payments for engineering services and construction contracts related to the Tom Gill Road Flood Mitigation Project, as well as consider condemnation of property and other items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/100304/agendas/01be02fe7f7c4a90a1fb8d814eb3a40f.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/100304/" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Penitas P&Z to vote on two rezoning requests for Mile 2 Rd and Tom Gill Rd", "summary": "The Penitas Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two rezoning requests: one for a residential lot to multi-family at Upper Valley Estates Lot 81-1743 Mile 2 Rd, and another for residential to commercial and multi-family at Anadal No.2 Lot 4-611 Tom Gill Rd. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/100282/agendas/c1717ad06bca4d61a120831993988b18.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/100282/" }, { "date": "2026-06-19", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Council to discuss personnel and economic development in closed session", "summary": "The Penitas City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss personnel matters and economic development, both in executive session. No final action will be taken during the closed session; any votes will occur after returning to open session. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/100230/agendas/194c379479644206ab03daf195ca36f5.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/100230/" }, { "date": "2026-06-19", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Council to vote on $551,584 payment for Diamond Rd. infrastructure project", "summary": "The Penitas City Council will consider multiple payments and a change order for the Diamond Road Infrastructure Expansion Project, including a $551,584 pay application. They will also discuss a cooperation agreement with Hidalgo County, a police department services agreement, and an extension with the Penitas Redevelopment Authority. The meeting includes public comments and possible executive sessions on personnel and economic development.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/100229/agendas/f17aa272253f46a48b4ad685c07d1281.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/100229/" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Meeting canceled — no actions taken", "summary": "This special called meeting of the Penitas City Council was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/100195/agendas/270ac37014914e40b4c9740d610ff1bd.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/100195/" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Penitas special called meeting canceled", "summary": "This June 16, 2026 special called meeting of the Penitas City Council was canceled. The agenda had listed items including approval of minutes, executive session for personnel and economic development discussions, and possible action on those topics.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/100196/agendas/31f6918ef28843798b3b3ba856cca708.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/100196/" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Council to vote on drive-thru alcohol permit, flood mitigation contract", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for Twins Drive Thru to sell alcohol at 619 Tom Gill Rd. They will also consider a variance request for a 25.7-foot front setback on Volcano Subdivision Lot 20, approve multiple resolutions including a $30,240 payment for the Liberty Boulevard Project and a $156,286.97 payment for Tom Gill Road flood mitigation, and discuss the City Manager's contract and the Diamond Infrastructure Expansion Project in executive session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/99951/agendas/1b0f6f66726b4d80bb4394d0b2aee7f6.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/99951/" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Public hearing on conditional use permit for Twins Drive Thru alcohol sales", "summary": "The Penitas Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for Twins Drive Thru at 619 Tom Gill Rd, Double F Lot 1, to allow alcohol sales and drive-thru operation. The commission will also consider approval of the April 23, 2026 meeting minutes and discuss other business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/99759/agendas/90441b9871444fd8afabe09b3f9b0c6b.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/99759/" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Events", "headline": "DCOP 4B to vote on 380 agreement with Penitas Crossing and Darden Restaurants", "summary": "The Penitas Economic Development Corporation 4B Committee will consider and possibly approve a 380 agreement with Penitas Crossing and Darden Restaurants. The board will also discuss economic development in executive session and take action on items discussed. The meeting includes roll call, public comments, and approval of prior minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/99618/agendas/9f4c6bf2d51d421aba480b277895628d.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/99618/" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "City Events", "headline": "PEDC to consider 380 agreement with Penitas Crossing and Darden Restaurants", "summary": "The Penitas Economic Development Corporation 4A Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a 380 agreement with Penitas Crossing and Darden Restaurants. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from August 2023 and a closed session to discuss economic development.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/99619/agendas/aba1f23df6784d35a1db6f26f602e6ae.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/99619/" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Council to vote on rezoning Volcano Lot 1 to multi-family", "summary": "The Penitas City Council will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning Volcano Lot 1 from commercial to multi-family, along with preliminary final plats for Diamond Crossing and Bobwhite Estates subdivisions. They will also vote on resolutions to create a bank account, authorize resale of foreclosed property, and intervene in AEP Texas's electric facility application. Payments totaling $35,587.50 to M2 Engineering for infrastructure projects are up for approval.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/99588/agendas/2bbfda8619274d2c9a9bbb90829c6749.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/99588/" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "City Events", "headline": "PRA & TIRZ board to vote on MuniCap contract, discuss economic development", "summary": "The Penitas Redevelopment Authority and Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIRZ) hold a joint meeting to consider and possibly approve a contract with MuniCap Inc. for administrative services. The board will also discuss economic development in closed session and may ratify prior actions of the Redevelopment Authority. The meeting is open to the public at the Penitas Public Library.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/99563/agendas/e407f381f66e4e75ae19d8f919cc1f1b.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/99563/" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Penitas City Council to consider 380 agreement with Darden Restaurants", "summary": "The council will discuss and possibly act on a 380 agreement with Penitas Crossing and Darden Restaurants, a change order for the Tom Gill Road Drainage Project, and an engineering contract for street improvements. The agenda also includes public comments and a closed session for personnel matters and a Citrus Health Response Program item.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/99504/agendas/9423fa4f492c4483b15a66598b93fc28.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/99504/" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Special called meeting canceled", "summary": "This meeting was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.", "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/meetingfiles/99453/agendas/045cb90c10e540a9bde537a63643ff96.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/99453/" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Penitas DCOP EDC 4B board to consider Agua SUD utility easement and appoint officers", "summary": "The Development Corporation of Penitas (DCOP) 4B board will meet April 21 to discuss and possibly act on an Agua Special Utility District utility and access easement, and to fill officer vacancies. The board will also approve minutes from the December 2025 meeting and hear public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/110/agendas/37588.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/99448/" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Penitas TIRZ joint meeting canceled for April 14, 2026", "summary": "This joint meeting of the Penitas Redevelopment Authority and Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIRZ) has been canceled. The agenda included routine items such as approving minutes, public comments, and a possible vote on the FY 2025 audit, but no decisions will be made.", "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/110/agendas/37553.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/99352/" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Council meeting rescheduled to April 8, 2026", "summary": "This agenda only announces a date change for the regular city council meeting, which was moved from April 1 to April 8, 2026. No items for discussion or decision are listed. The public is directed to subscribe for future agenda notifications.", "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/110/agendas/37361.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/99137/" }, { "date": "2026-03-30", "body": "City Events", "headline": "Council to rename bank account, approve audit, and extend library agreement", "summary": "The Penitas City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including renaming an Economic Development Corporation bank account to a city savings account, approving the Fiscal Year 2025 audit, and approving a change order for the Diamond Infrastructure Expansion Project. They will also consider extending an interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County for multiple projects and a cooperation agreement for the Penitas Public Library to continue as a county library. The agenda includes public comments and an executive session for personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/110/agendas/37322.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.cityofpenitas.com/events/99104/" } ] }