Your browser does not support the audio element. The Friday Staff Report to City Council provides weekly updates between staff and Council. Recent updates include the expansion of downtown street closures starting August 26, as part of the TxDOT road construction project, with completion expected by September 30. The City also entered Stage Two of its Drought Contingency Plan, limiting outdoor irrigation due to water treatment capacity issues. Additionally, a budget simulation tool has been made available online for residents to provide feedback. Council member inquiries addressed mowing schedules in drainage areas, repairs to damaged stop signs and potholes, and the current number of vape and smoke shops in the city.