{ "city": "El Campo", "state": "TX", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-cityofelcampo/", "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": "2026-08-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to decide on smoke shop special use permit at 1406 N Mechanic", "summary": "The El Campo City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic, along with several other items. They will also vote on ordinances and resolutions covering mobile food regulations, a voluntary annexation request, utility extensions, insurance renewal, a solid waste contract, and civic center audio/video equipment. The agenda includes routine consent items and a report on the proposed FY2027 property tax rate.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=428", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=428" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "El Campo council to weigh smoke shop permit, mobile food rules, annexation", "summary": "The El Campo City Council meets Aug. 24 to hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic, plus consider ordinances on mobile food establishments, a voluntary annexation request, utility extensions, insurance renewal, a solid waste contract, and audio/visual equipment for the Civic Center. The agenda also includes a report on the proposed FY2027 property tax rate.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=174", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=174" }, { "date": "2026-08-07", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Smoke shop special use permit and highway commercial use eligibility on agenda", "summary": "The El Campo Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic, and will also consider use eligibility for a C-2 commercial district along Highway 59. The commission will review draft updates to the Unified Development Code and approve the July 8 meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=172", "minutes_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=172", "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=172" }, { "date": "2026-08-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to set proposed tax rate and discuss FY 2027 budget", "summary": "The council will consider resolutions to hire grant administration and engineering firms for a U.S. Highway 59 utility extension project, discuss financing for the Northside Center's historic auditorium renovation, and review the proposed FY 2027 budget, tax rate, and Truth in Taxation calculations. A record vote on the proposed tax rate and a public hearing notice are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=427", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=427" }, { "date": "2026-08-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to set FY2027 tax rate and consider grant contracts", "summary": "The El Campo City Council will consider setting the proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027, including a public hearing notice, and review the city budget. They will also vote on resolutions to hire grant administrators and engineers for a U.S. Highway 59 utility extension project, and discuss financing for the Historic Auditorium renovation.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=173", "minutes_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=173", "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=173" }, { "date": "2026-08-07", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Smoke shop special use permit and highway commercial zone review", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a smoke shop at 1406 N Mechanic. They will also consider a use eligibility request for a 10-acre tract on Highway 59 and review the draft Unified Development Code.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=462", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=462" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to set proposed tax rate and discuss FY2027 budget", "summary": "The council will consider resolutions to hire grant administration and engineering firms for a U.S. Highway 59 utility extension project funded by an EDA disaster grant. They will also discuss the Northside Center renovation financing, review the proposed FY2027 budget and tax rate, and take a record vote on the 2026 proposed tax rate.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=171", "minutes_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=171", "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=171" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Keep El Campo Beautiful Board", "headline": "Keep El Campo Beautiful Board to appoint officers, review budget, and discuss beautification projects", "summary": "The Keep El Campo Beautiful Board will hold a regular meeting to consider minutes, conduct annual board orientation, appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and discuss wildflower seed packets, Coca-Cola rain barrels, and painted rocks projects. Reports will include the KECB budget, volunteer clean-up events, wildflower areas, and Friendship Park murals.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=170", "minutes_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=170", "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=170" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to hold FY27 budget workshop", "summary": "The El Campo City Council will hold a workshop to review and consider taking official action on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting includes public comments and council discussion. No other substantive items are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=169", "minutes_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=169", "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=169" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to set FY2027 tax rate and review budget", "summary": "The El Campo City Council will consider setting the FY2027 property tax rate and review the proposed budget, including the no-new-revenue and voter-approved rates. They will also act on a contract change for the HMGP Water Plant Generators Project and certify the 2026 property tax roll. The meeting includes public comments, consent agenda, and a possible closed session on real property.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=168", "minutes_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=168", "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=168" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider Operation Lone Star grant, AM radio act, and water plant generator change order", "summary": "The El Campo City Council will hold a regular session to consider several resolutions, including support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, authorization to apply for an Operation Lone Star grant, and a $14,883 change order for the HMGP Water Plant Generators Project. The council will also receive the FY27 proposed budget and make appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Grievance Board. A closed executive session is scheduled to discuss real property.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=166", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=166" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Planning and Zoning Commission to review Unified Development Code revisions", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider approving minutes, conduct annual board orientation, appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and review proposed revisions to Articles 5 and 6 of the Unified Development Code. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, and no action may be taken on non-agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=165", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=165" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board to vote on reduced setback variance at 711 W 1st St", "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for reduced setbacks at 711 W 1st St in the R-2 Mixed Residential District. The board will also vote on June meeting minutes, hold annual orientation, and appoint a chairperson and vice-chairperson.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=167", "minutes_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=167", "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=167" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider grant for Operation Lone Star and approve change order for water plant generators", "summary": "The El Campo City Council will consider resolutions supporting the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, authorizing an Operation Lone Star grant application, and approving a $14,883 change order for the HMGP Water Plant Generators Project. The council will also receive the FY27 proposed budget and make appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Grievance Board.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=164", "minutes_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=164", "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=164" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to pick solid waste provider, start 5-year contract talks", "summary": "The El Campo City Council will hold a special called meeting to consider authorizing the selection of a solid waste service provider and directing the city manager to begin negotiations on a five-year contract. The agenda contains one substantive action item; the remainder is procedural (call to order, public comments, adjournment).", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=163", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=163" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider water plant generator, paper billing fee, and solid waste contract", "summary": "The El Campo City Council will vote on several action items, including a resolution to amend an engineering services agreement for a water plant generator project under a hazard mitigation grant, and will provide direction on a proposed paper billing fee structure. The council is also set to award a five-year solid waste contract and make appointments to multiple boards and commissions.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=124", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=124" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board of Adjustment to hear three variance requests for reduced lot sizes and setbacks", "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider action on three variance applications seeking relief from height and area regulations for residential lots. The variances would allow reduced lot dimensions and setbacks in single-family, mixed, and multi-family districts. The board will also approve minutes from its April 16, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=161", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=161" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Planning & Zoning to discuss accessory dwelling unit rules", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider revisions to the city's ordinance on accessory buildings and accessory dwelling units. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a review exercise for a matrix and rezone.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=160", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=160" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider baby box, solid waste fee, and pump purchase", "summary": "The El Campo City Council will hold a regular session to consider several action items, including a Safe Haven Baby Box at the public safety building, a proposed $1 monthly paper billing fee, and a $116,754 contract for wastewater treatment pumps. The agenda also includes a consent agenda for minutes and drainage easements, and a closed executive session on real property.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=123", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=123" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "City Council", "headline": "El Campo City Council to hold FY27 budget workshop", "summary": "The City Council will meet for a workshop to review and discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is a discussion-only session.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=162", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=162" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Keep El Campo Beautiful Board", "headline": "Keep El Campo Beautiful Board to discuss volunteer clean-ups and budget", "summary": "The Keep El Campo Beautiful Board will hold a regular meeting to consider approving minutes from May 6, 2026, discuss volunteer clean-up events including the Litter Walk Club, and consider rescheduling the July 1, 2026 regular meeting. Reports will cover the KECB budget, wildflower areas, Friendship Park Murals, and the 2026 Spring Tire Only Sweep. The meeting is open for public comments on city-related business not on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=159", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=159" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $153,602 change order for water plant generators", "summary": "The City Council will consider several resolutions, including a $153,602 change order for the HMGP Water Plant Generators Project, a 3-year contract extension for solid waste services with Texas Disposal Systems, and selection of grant administration and engineering firms for a TWDB water supply grant. The council will also vote on declaring a public necessity to acquire drainage easements along Tres Palacios Creek for flood mitigation, with eminent domain authorized if needed.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=122", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=122" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Board of Adjustment", "headline": "Board of Adjustment to consider two variance requests for reduced lot dimensions at 809 Bard and 0 Empire", "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider action on two variance applications: one from Rodolfo Alvarez for a single-family lot at 809 Bard, and one from Kyle Gillis/Bryker Group LLC for a multi-family lot at 0 Empire. Both seek relief from height and setback regulations. The board will also approve minutes from the April 16 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=157", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=157" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": "Planning & Zoning to consider zoning code revisions and historic preservation rules", "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider revisions to Article 4 of the Unified Development Code, which covers zoning regulations. The commission will also discuss a proposed historic preservation process and regulations. No other substantive items are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=158", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=158" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to adopt new comprehensive plan, canvass election results", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a new Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance 2026-08) incorporating community resiliency strategies. They will also canvass the May 2, 2026 election results, administer oaths to elected officials, and declare the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem. Other actions include amending the FY 2026 budget (Ordinance 2026-10) and extending a wastewater service agreement with Brothers Vacuum and Trucking Services LLC through May 11, 2027.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=121", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofelcampo.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=121" } ] }