🌱 What Texas City’s defeated “fee” could mean for future local taxes
Texas City, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Texas City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Texas City’s defeated “fee” could mean for future local taxes
- How Texas City factored into League City’s historic Little League title run
Also on today's calendar: The Growing Shift Toward Internet-Based Television in Quebec and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 92, low: 80.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 81 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The BR State + Local Tax Spotlight: July 2026 (jdsupra.com) — A recent legal update reports that a Texas City-imposed “fee” was struck down as an impermissible tax, with tax and attorney’s fees awarded against the city. While written for tax professionals, this decision could influence how Texas City structures future charges on residents and businesses and may shape similar disputes across Texas. 
• League City 11u All-Stars win city's 1st Little League state title (galvnews.com) — Texas City’s 11u All-Stars were among the district opponents that League City defeated on the way to capturing its first-ever Little League state championship in Pearland. The story highlights months of preparation, a dramatic tournament run, and the tight-knit group of players and coaches who turned years of work into a historic title.
📸 Around Texas City
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Free Autism Community Pool Day →
Nessler Civic Center, 2010 5th Ave N, Texas City
1:00 pm
Monday July 27
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Other local events
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Levi Fry 5th Grade Orientation
Fry Int Levi ermediate
10:00 am -
TCHS Freshman Orientation
Texas City H S TCHS
5:30 pm -
City Council Regular Meeting →
City of Dickinson City Hall Council Chambers - 4403 Highway 3 Dickinson TX 77539
7:00 pm -
New Teacher Training
Texas City ISD Texas City, TX 77590 -
The Growing Shift Toward Internet-Based Television in Quebec →
32 14th St N, Texas City
9:00 am -
Online Application for Free/Reduced Lunch →
Bay Colony El Dickinson, TX 77539 -
Back to School Community Fair
Dickinson Continuation Center Dickinson, TX 77539 -
New Teacher Training
Texas City ISD Texas City, TX 77590
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
Friday July 31
Saturday August 1
Monday August 3
📣 Texas City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Library Program - Pokémon Club! →
La Marque Public Library, 1011 Bayou Rd, La Marque
12:00 pm -
Professional Development Day (Staff Only)
Hitchcock ISD Hitchcock, TX 77563 -
Staff Work Day
Hitchcock ISD Hitchcock, TX 77563 -
Bay City JV Football @ La Marque →
La Marque High School, 397 Duroux Rd, La Marque
6:30 pm
Saturday July 25
Monday July 27
Monday August 3
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Once again, my dog Nelly has escaped the yard.
I just got her back 2 days ago and now she's gone again. I can't find where she's getting out. We have a fence yard and lattice around the backyard… (Nextdoor Texas City Dike Rd) - Looking for an adult size tricycle.
I live near the dike, and want to go to the dike without having to drive. If you have one that you don't want or need, I would be happy to take it… (Nextdoor Texas City Dike Rd)
- ProFound Staffing, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Shop Supervisor - Planner in Texas City. Apply here.
- Buc-ee's posted a job opening for Assistant Food Service Manager in Texas City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Texas City here.
🗞 Nearby News
La Marque
- Biz Buzz: Longtime Texas bank enters market; Planet Fitness musclebound for Galveston (galvnews.com)
- Tropical Storm Bertha arrives later than expected in Galveston County (galvnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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