{ "city": "Converse", "state": "Texas", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-conversetx/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-05", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on 72-lot subdivision at Peaceful Lane", "summary": "The Converse City Council will discuss and take action on two preliminary plats, including a 72-lot residential subdivision at 101 Peaceful Drive and a 3-lot commercial subdivision at Loop 1604 and Coppergate. The council will also hold first readings of three ordinances: one recognizing non-profit organizations, one reducing building permit fees for non-profits, and one adding natural gas leak emergency response services. An appointment to the Economic Development Board is also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=1633", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=1633" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Ethics Review Board Meeting", "headline": "Ethics board to consider draft findings in two Suarez/Shaw cases", "summary": "The Ethics Review Board will consider draft proposals of findings of facts and conclusions of law in two ethics complaints: Suarez v. Shaw and Shaw v. Suarez. They will also vote on approving the minutes from the May 22, 2026 meeting. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters and legal consultations in five pending cases. After closed session, the board may reconvene to take action on those matters.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1006", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1006" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1004", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1004" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1001", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=1001" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Economic Development Board of Directors Meeting", "headline": "EDC board to discuss FY 2026-2027 budget and business retention plan", "summary": "The Converse Economic Development Corporation Board will hold a regular meeting to consider consent items including prior meeting minutes and financial reports, hear a presentation from Black Dog Forge, discuss board vacancies, a parks master plan RFP, the upcoming budget and business retention work plan, and go into executive session for economic development negotiations and personnel matters. Public comment is available at the start of the meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=999", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=999" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Parks and Recreation Meeting", "headline": "Commission to recommend football field lease agreement to City Council", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider recommending a lease agreement for a football field at City Park, finalize plans for the Back-to-School Event, and discuss trails expansion and beautification. Other items include a reappointment report and planning for National Night Out and Trunk or Treat events.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=997", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=997" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to decide on funeral home permit at 9050 FM 78", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Special Use Permit to allow a funeral home at 9050 FM 78 in a B-2 Retail District. They will also consider a replat for St. Monica’s Catholic Church subdivision, a second reading of an ordinance amending business regulations, and a proclamation naming the municipal complex after Mayor Suarez. Consent agenda items include approval of meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=994", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=994" }, { "date": "2026-05-22", "body": "Ethics Review Board Meeting", "headline": "Ethics Board to consider findings in Suarez complaints", "summary": "The Ethics Review Board will discuss and potentially approve a draft proposal of findings of facts and conclusions of law in multiple ethics complaints filed by Suarez against various individuals. The board will also enter executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation in Suarez v. Shaw and Shaw v. Suarez. Public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=984", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=984" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider 74-lot subdivision at 101 Peaceful Dr", "summary": "The Converse City Council will discuss and potentially approve a preliminary plat for Peaceful Lane Tract Subdivision, creating 74 residential lots on 11.733 acres. Other business includes updates on the Toepperwein Road expansion project, first reading of an ordinance amending business regulations, appointment of Planning & Zoning members, and acceptance of infrastructure for several Knox Ridge phases. The agenda also contains consent items, staff reports, and resolutions updating grant contacts.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=982", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=982" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=980", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=980" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Economic Development Board of Directors Meeting", "headline": "EDC board to discuss budget for FY 2026-2027 and weigh officer elections", "summary": "The Converse Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2026. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on filling a board vacancy, commercial real estate representation, the Parks Master Plan, election of board officers for the June 2026–May 2027 term, and the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The board will also enter executive session to discuss economic development negotiations, real property, and personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=978", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=978" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Parks and Recreation Meeting", "headline": "Parks board to discuss trails expansion, beautification at Anton Schumann Park", "summary": "The Converse Parks and Recreation Commission will consider approving trails expansion and planting at Anton Schumann Park. They will also review an applicant for a commission vacancy and finalize details for upcoming events including a Movie in the Park and Dive-In Movie. Presentations on city grants and social media best practices are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=975", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=975" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to award bid for Greenway Park Trail Phase II project", "summary": "The Converse City Council will consider awarding a bid for the Converse Greenway Park Trail Phase II Project, discuss accountability of $229,340 in funding for the Toepperwein Rd Phase I project, and decide on a pool management contract. The council will also take up appointments and set a date for the 2026 Commission Dinner. Public comment is taken at the start.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=974", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=974" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Ethics Review Board Meeting", "headline": "Ethics board to discuss pending lawsuits against city officials in executive session", "summary": "The Ethics Review Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and then enter executive session to discuss five pending lawsuits (Suarez v. Droneburg, Gonzalez, James, Leon, Meyer) under Texas Open Meetings Act exceptions for personnel and attorney consultation. After closed session, the board may reconvene to take potential action on those matters.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=971", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=971" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=969", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=969" }, { "date": "2026-04-24", "body": "Ethics Review Board Meeting", "headline": "Ethics Board to hold closed session on five lawsuits", "summary": "The Converse Ethics Review Board will consider approving meeting minutes from April 15, then go into executive session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters under the Texas Open Meetings Act. The closed session covers five cases involving city officials (Suarez, Shaw, Bourland, Bryant, Meyer). Afterward, the board may reconvene to take possible action on those items.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=967", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=967" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider awarding pool contract and approving 4-lot townhome plat", "summary": "The Converse City Council will meet on April 21, 2026, to discuss and act on several items including awarding a pool management contract, accepting infrastructure for Willow View Unit 1, and approving a preliminary plat for Elo-Him Town Homes (4 lots at North St and Legion Dr E). A briefing on the Toepperwein Road Expansion Project and discussion of a 5-year strategic plan are also on the agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and several proclamations.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=965", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=965" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Converse Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting", "headline": "EDC to discuss economic development incentives and real property in closed session", "summary": "The Converse EDC Board will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, hear a presentation from River City Gymnastics, and discuss filling a board vacancy. The board will then enter closed session to deliberate economic development negotiations, real property transactions, and personnel matters, followed by possible action. New business includes discussion of commercial real estate representation.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=942", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=942" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Parks and Recreation Meeting", "headline": "Commission to recommend reappointing Ra'Chel South, plan summer events", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and vote on recommending Ra'Chel South for reappointment to the commission (term expired 11/20/2025). They will plan upcoming events including a Movie in the Park on May 16 at North Park, a Dive-In Movie on June 6, a Back-to-School backpack giveaway, and participation in National Day of Prayer. A budget update and reports from Public Works and City Council liaison are on the agenda. The meeting will include an executive session on personnel matters regarding commissioner conduct.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=941", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=941" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "City Council Special City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to appoint Place 2 vacancy", "summary": "This special meeting has one new-business item: discussing and voting on a candidate to fill the Place 2 vacancy on the Converse City Council. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including public comment and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=939", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=939" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on junk vehicle ordinance, fill Place 4 vacancy", "summary": "The Converse City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 17, 2026, to discuss and take action on an ordinance amending junk vehicle regulations (second reading), receive updates on the Toepperwein Road expansion project, and consider accepting public infrastructure for Knox Ridge Phase 2 and Phase 3. The council will also fill a Place 4 vacancy, reappoint Planning and Zoning Commission members, and adopt proclamations for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, and Red Cross Month.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=935", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=935" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "Planning and Zoning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=933", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=933" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Parks and Recreation Meeting", "headline": "Parks commission discusses Easter Egg Hunt and Drive-In movie details", "summary": "The Converse Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss final details for a March 28 Easter Egg Hunt event and select a movie for a June 6 Drive-In event. The agenda also includes reports on a recent Craft/Field Day, a grant committee update, and a budget update.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=931", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=931" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on transferring water service area to SAWS", "summary": "The Converse City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a vote on transferring a water service area to the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) and amending the junk vehicle ordinance. Other business includes refinancing the Town Square Apartment Project, a racial profiling report, budget adjustments for EMS equipment, and annual HVAC repair contracts. The council will also consider appointments to the Canyon Regional Water Authority boards and a memorandum of understanding with Boysville Children's Home.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=930", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=930" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "body": "Ethics Review Board Meeting", "headline": "Ethics Review Board to meet, appoint vice-chair, discuss procedures", "summary": "The Ethics Review Board will consider approving prior meeting minutes, appointing a vice-chair, and hearing a presentation from the City Attorney on board procedures. The board will also hold a closed executive session to consult with the attorney on legal issues related to the complaint process and independent counsel.", "agenda_url": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=927", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://conversetx.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=927" } ] }