NORTHEAST TEXAS — Local municipal and county governing bodies across Northeast Texas have scheduled and conducted public meetings for August 2026, taking action on annual budgets, property tax rates, and local administrative items.
Commerce
The Commerce City Council holds its regular monthly meeting tonight, August 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Commerce City Hall. Agenda items include a public hearing and presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget—featuring a 2.2% property tax revenue reduction—a vote on the maximum proposed tax rate, a resolution to sell a sewer jet machine to the City of Ladonia for $2,000, and a proposal to purchase a 2027 Kenworth dump truck. Meetings are streamed live on the City of Commerce YouTube Channel, with records posted on the City of Commerce Agendas & Minutes Portal.
Greenville
The Greenville City Council met for its regular session on August 11, 2026, at the Greenville Municipal Building.
· The Parks & Recreation Board meets August 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation office.
· The City Council convenes next on August 25, 2026, for a 5:00 p.m. work session followed by a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. Information and updates are available on the City of Greenville Website.
Sulphur Springs
The Sulphur Springs City Council held a special meeting on Friday, August 14, 2026, to deliberate executive personnel matters. Regular meetings occur on the first Tuesday of each month. Meeting broadcasts and recaps are available through media partner KSST Radio and on the KSST Radio YouTube Channel.
Paris
· Meeting Date: August 10, 2026
· Session Type: Regular Meeting
· Agenda Items: The council reviewed and discussed the proposed FY 2026–2027 city budget and property tax calculations. Actions included conducting a public hearing on the proposed budget, introducing an ordinance to formally adopt the fiscal plan, ratifying property tax revenue increases, setting a proposed tax rate, and passing a resolution ordering a special election for November 3, 2026, to submit a proposed tax rate exceeding the voter-approval rate to voters. The council also considered a residential tax abatement and economic development agreement under the 5 in 5 Housing Infill Redevelopment Program. Official broadcasts are streamed via YouTube Live.
Caddo Mills
· Meeting Date: August 4, 2026
· Session Type: Special City Council Meeting
· Agenda Items: Proceedings included a public hearing on the annexation of right-of-way corridors along State Highway 66 and County Roads 2134, 2506, and 2508. The council approved resolutions for an interlocal cooperation contract with TxDOT for Municipal Court conviction submissions, an airport improvement agreement, a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy Corp., and an annual update to the Fox Landing Public Improvement District assessment roll. Following executive session, the council approved a wholesale water service agreement and a water CCN transfer agreement with Cash SUD. Documentation and records are published on the City of Caddo Mills Website.
Quinlan
· Meeting Date: August 10, 2026
· Session Type: Regular City Council Meeting
· Agenda Items: The council conducted public hearings regarding a proposed Planned Development (PD) District rezoning for 16.7 acres at 104 E. Main Street to permit a mixed-use development comprising multi-family residential, commercial retail, and self-storage facilities. A public hearing was also held for the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget, which reflects a 3.8% ($36,963) increase in overall property tax revenue.
Cooper
· Meeting Date: August 10, 2026
· Session Type: Public Hearing & Regular Meeting
· Agenda Items: The city published its formal meeting agenda for a combined public hearing and regular monthly meeting. The council conducted scheduled public discussions and reviewed city business following its July 28 budget work session and July 13 regular meeting. Meeting records and documentation are provided via written public records on the City of Cooper Website.
Emory
· Meeting Date: August 11, 2026
· Session Type: Regular City Council Meeting
· Agenda Items: Convened its monthly session to review general municipal operations, ordinance updates, and administrative items. The city relies on written public documentation, posting approved meeting minutes and agendas directly to the City of Emory Website.
County Government Activity
· Hunt County: The candidate filing period for a position on the Hunt County Appraisal District Board of Directors closes today, August 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Commissioners Court meetings are streamed on the Hunt County YouTube Channel and linked via huntcounty.net.
· Hopkins County: The Commissioners Court met on August 11, 2026, approving an Operation Lone Star interlocal agreement, declaring an audit engagement letter for 2026, ordering the November 3, 2026 general election, and supporting a Regional Groundwater Conservation District for the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer. Session recordings are hosted on the KSST Radio YouTube Channel and KSSTRadio.com.
· Delta County: The Delta County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Delta County Courthouse in Cooper.
The court convened following the issuance of an emergency 7-day countywide burn ban enacted on August 14, 2026, due to severe dry conditions.
Key Meeting Details & Upcoming Actions
· Emergency Burn Ban: Delta County is currently under an emergency burn ban.
· Next Review: The Commissioners Court will convene for another special session on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to evaluate whether to renew, extend, or allow the burn ban to expire.
· Upcoming Regular Session: The court’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the third-floor Commissioners' Courtroom. Meeting agendas, official minutes, and recorded audio/video sessions are published directly on the Delta County Recent Meetings Portal.