A near-capacity meeting Tuesday included a look at what's ongoing, a reminder to not dismiss members of the public, and a brief discussion of why certain things contain lead.
Three Rivers City Commissioners heard from Finance Director Bobbi Schoon on Tuesday regarding the results of the city's FY 2022-23 audit.
The Three Rivers City Commission reviewed the draft ordinance of rules for the new dog park in downtown Three Rivers, and discussed whether and how to cover costs for residential water testing.
At a standing-room only meeting on Tuesday night, the Three Rivers City Commission heard comments from numerous citizens on the quality and cost of the city’s water supply. Deputy Police Chief Sam Smallcombe was also acknowledged for a recent promotion and 21 years of service to Three Rivers.
A rally, organized by local group With Many Hands, is expected to take place at next week's Three Rivers city commission meeting on Tuesday, November 21.
Despite an uncommon number of contested races on this year’s Three Rivers city ballot, there will be no new faces on the city commission in 2024.
The following is Watershed Voice’s candidate questionnaire for November’s Three Rivers mayoral race. We will run all completed questionnaires in the order they’re received prior to Election Day. Vernis Mims Jr. filled out our questionnaire, these are his answers.
Andrew George of Three Rivers gives his "strong endorsement for Tom Lowry as our next Mayor of Three Rivers," citing "competence and experience" as important attributes to consider when voting on Tuesday, November 7. Editor's note: Watershed Voice does not endorse any candidates for public office, and any views or opinions expressed in this letter are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.
Marijuana consumption lounges will not be coming to a downtown Three Rivers storefront near you, at least not any time soon. The Three Rivers City Commission voted 4-2 against an amendment to the city's marijuana ordinance Tuesday that would have allowed such an establishment in the central (B-3) business zoning district following a public hearing.
Three Rivers voters will now have to decide between incumbent Tom Lowry and challenger Vernis Mims Jr. for mayor after the two candidates received the most votes in Tuesday's primary election.
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