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Group fundraising could help fill local budget gaps created by federal health defunding.

The Skillman branch library and four more yet-to-be-determined libraries are set to close as the city moves to a "regional model" where some locations have extended hours and services and smaller supporting branches surround them.

The city manager’s office is in ongoing discussions with the Denton City Council on next year’s proposed budget, attempting to address a possible $14 million shortfall and the increased costs of offering services.

Dallas County is considering whether to supplement judges salaries for merit or cost of living in the 2026 fiscal year budget, while facing nearly $30 million higher operations costs.

Priorities and action recommended by the county's budget staff were discussed with commissioners in a workshop ahead of a Sept. 9 vote to adopt the fiscal year plan.

National Public Radio will use that money to help member stations most impacted by last week's rescission of federal funding.

Arlington Mayor Jim Ross held his first of five town halls with a strong attendance. Ross discussed a broad range of issues from reduced crime, infrastructure investments and budget challenges.

City officials said it’s largely due to a drop in property tax and sales tax revenue, as well as a new police hiring mandate.

The City of Denton will need to find a way to cut $14.5 million in spending or risk dipping into their savings account, which could hurt their credit rating. City Manager Sara Hensley spoke out against the city's rising debt and costly ventures.

The Texas Senate passed the bill in March. It now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk for approval.

The Texas House passed a $337 billion budget for the 2026-27 biennium Friday morning. This came after the chamber spent more than 15 hours debating the proposal. The bill now heads back to a conference committee between both chambers.

Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two years ago — in a sign that supporters are emboldened after recent electoral gains.