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Notice of Meeting to Consider Annexation of Territory
GAINESVILLE CITY HALL, 200 S. RUSK, GAINESVILLE, TEXAS. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Gainesville, Texas, will hold a public hearing at 6:30 PM, on August 6, 2024, at Gainesville City Hall, located at 200 S. Rusk St. Gainesville, Texas, to consider the annexation of the following described territory into the City of Gainesville:
Denton Seeks Community-Minded Resident to Join Civil Service Commission Overseeing Police and Fire Services
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City Council approves rate increase for Denton electric customers, four months after the last hike
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Highland Village P&Z to consider patio home development
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Science and technology building planned for University of North Texas
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