Cottonwood Shores City Administrator J.C. Hughes offered “some good news” during the city council meeting Jan.

Cottonwood Shores City Council members got a couple of early Christmas presents Thursday from City Administrator J.C. Hughes.

City Administrator J.C. Hughes had good news for Cottonwood Shores City Council members Thursday: Hughes said the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) was expected to approve the final part of the city’s application for a $1.5 million water project in the next few days, putting the project on track for a completion in July or August of next year.

A new set a kennels comes with a renewed effort to encourage the community to register their pets and keep their vaccinations up to date, according to Cottonwood Shores police. Police Chief Johnny Liendo unveiled two kennels Sept.

In an attempt to limit the number of deer and other wildlife in high traffic areas, the Cottonwood Shores City Council approved an ordinance to criminalize feeding near roadways. Councilman Roger Wayson presented an updated version of Ordinance 2002 which calls for citizens to cease feeding wild animals 50 feet from a roadway and for city staff to assist in providing education on the topic.

Cottonwood Shores City Council members passed the city’s proposed budget and tax rate for next year on Thursday, keeping a balanced budget and maintaining the tax rate of 53.15 cents per $100 property valuation as it has been for several years.

Cottonwood Shores has an approved master plan after a 45-minute public hearing Thursday, July 1, that invited criticism and suggestions from residents. Four people spoke; none asked for major changes in the plan that city council members had been working on for months.