Ongoing water issues in Clarendon have prompted city officials to consider using USDA funds to repair failing their fire hydrants and related infrastructure.

The Temple City Council has authorized a $2 million water and wastewater line replacement project, in addition to a $300,000 sidewalk improvement project and a $158,000 roof replacement at the Summit Recreation Center.

PeopleFund Inc., an Austin based micro-lender, received a $75,000 loan from Generations Federal Credit Union. The loan will add to the PeopleFund's revolving loan fund.

The Pflugerville City Council awarded a construction contract of $850,000 to Muniz Concrete and Contracting Inc. to improve local trails and walkways. A $25 million parks bond approved by voters in 2014 will fund the project.

The U.S. Economic Development Administration has awarded $1 million to the City of Plainview and Hale County to make water infrastructure improvements to the new regional business park.

Cameron County officials are reluctant to grant South Padre Island a TIRZ given that the Island no longer plans to expand its convention center with the funds.

The City of Arlington will use water utility bonds to finance the purchase of ozone generators and other equipment for the John F. Kubala and Pierce-Burch Water Treatment Plants.

CDFA is excited to bring it's highly acclaimed Intro Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Course to Dallas, TX this April known as TIRZ in Texas, TIF is one of the most effective tools in the development finance toolbox. As a special offering of the CDFA Texas Financing Roundtable in partnership with TEDC, this two-day course offers an in-depth look at the guiding principles and appropriate application of TIF. The course will feature lectures, case studies and a special mobile tour session hosted by the City of Dallas. Not familiar with TIF? Explore CDFA's TIF Resource Center. Want to put TIF in place in your city? Join us in April for the Intro TIF Course.

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