A Town of 1,400 Is Suddenly Moving Millions
Tens of millions are moving through Hubbard, Texas, a town of 1,400: data-center money into city government, a $7.6 million school bond, and municipal borrowing, with one man near the top of it all.
Questions about why cameras were not permitted at a Town Hall meeting about the upcoming datacenter project led to me being blocked from the city's Facebook page. The city has a history of municipal theft and has been under scrutiny for its handling of public funds.
Tens of millions are moving through Hubbard, Texas, a town of 1,400: data-center money into city government, a $7.6 million school bond, and municipal borrowing, with one man near the top of it all.
Tens of millions are moving through Hubbard, Texas, a town of 1,400: data-center money into city government, a $7.6 million school bond, and municipal borrowing, with one man near the top of it all.
Hubbard City Manager Jason Patrick discusses water and sewer infrastructure, the school bond election, data center jobs, Lake One questions, and the city's future in a phone interview.
A Public Information Act request for Open Meetings Act training certificates revealed compliance gaps among Hubbard city officials.
Three incumbents and two challengers will compete for seats on the Hubbard City Council this May.
Tuesday after the 10th at 6:00 PM
Hubbard City Hall
118 N Magnolia Ave, Hubbard, TX 76648
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Mary Alderman | Mayor |
| Kenneth Baldwin | Mayor Pro-Tem |
| Simone Johnson | Alderman |
| Brandon Ivy | Alderman |
| Roger Lynch | Alderman |
| Wayne Taylor | Alderman |
Council data is cross-referenced from the Texas Municipal League directory and city records. If you notice an error, please let me know.
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