Livingston county articles
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Lake Livingston flooding: Dam release increase will exacerbate flooding, Polk County officials say
With the Trinity River swelling and the risk of flooding escalating, officials have issued a mandatory evacuation for all residents in low-lying areas below the Lake Livingston Dam, along the Trinity River. Of particular concern are the inhabitants of Twin Harbor, Cedar Valley, and Water Wheel subdivisions, who are directly in the path of the advancing waters. The Polk County Office of Emergency Management is alerting residents that the Trinity River Authority will be increasing their releases...
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County Executive Wendel Presents State of the County
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel celebrated successes of 2023 while sharing goals for 2024 in his annual State of the County address. Wendel delivered his address at the monthly County Legislature meeting. He said the county is in a solid fiscal position, “Chautauqua County’s property tax rate stands at $6.91 per $1,000 of assessed valuation—a […]
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MKE County: County Seeks Contractors for Youth Detention Center
A $31 million project to create addition to Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center.