City Council Update

Regular Session – December 16, 2025 1. Public Forum Kimberley Chandler expressed concerns about limited online access to City Council meetings and encouraged the City to explore options for publishing meetings online. Kaye Fite thanked the Council for its detailed review of the Cocanougher golf course development proposal. She raised concerns about long-term impacts on the City’s water supply, potential effects on other construction projects, and suggested an impact analysis

The City of Runaway Bay will hold a General Election for City Council on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Residents interested in voting, learning about the election, or running for office can find key information below. Voter Registration Information For voter registration details, polling locations, and election administration, please visit Wise County Elections. Run for Runaway Bay City Council Residents who meet eligibility requirements and are interested in running for Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay City Council Regular Session - December 16, 2025 The Runaway Bay City Council will hold a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Norma Coble Civic Center, located at 51 Runaway Bay Drive, Runaway Bay, Texas. Residents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Meeting Details Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Norma Coble Civic Center 51 Runaway Bay Drive, Runaway Bay, TX Agenda Highlights Publi

Regular Session - November 18, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.   The City Council of Runaway Bay met in Regular Session at the Norma Coble Civic Center. Below is a full recap of the evening’s discussions, presentations, and council updates. 1. Public Forum   • Jackie Ishmael Announced that Wreaths Across America will take place on December 13 at 11:00 a.m. Runaway Bay has 23 veterans to honor, and 8 families have already been contacted. Volunteers are encouraged to attend and honor our Vete

The City of Runaway Bay has entered the next phase of major improvements to our Wastewater System. Over the coming weeks, residents will notice increased activity around town as engineers and crews evaluate the system and begin preparing the groundwork for upcoming upgrades.   To keep the process efficient and properly sequenced, the engineering firm Freese and Nichols (FNI) is completing a full review of the system. This includes the Wastewater Treatment Plant, multiple lift

The Runaway Bay Planning and Zoning Board met on November 4, 2025, to review development discussions regarding the RB Golf Club & Resort property. I’d like to share a brief summary and the City’s official position on the matters discussed. Golf Course Donation Offer The RB Club and Resort owners informally offered the golf course property as a donation to the City of Runaway Bay. After reviewing the condition of the existing city infrastructure and the city’s current financi

Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements October 2025 Dear Residents, I had a very exciting and productive meeting this week with our representatives from Oncor (Lane Whitman and Sabrina Easley) along with Steve Reynolds, Richard Griffin, Roddy Boston and Barry Schimpf to coordinate the next phase of Runaway Bay’s Wastewater Restructuring Project. This is part of my long-term effort to modernize our infrastructure, protect Lake Bridgeport, and ensure reliable wastewater servic

Runaway Bay’s October City Council meeting was filled with thoughtful ideas, community appreciation, and updates across every board and department. Here’s a recap for residents who couldn’t attend. Public Forum: Jerry St. John of the Bay Church opened the evening by personally thanking Mayor Herman White for his professionalism and quick response to a difficult situation that recently arose at the church. He also invited everyone to join the Bay Church’s 50th Anniversary Cele

If you’ve noticed ONCOR trucks or road crews working around town lately - especially along Doaks and Tryall - here’s the good news: it’s all part of a major power upgrade project for Runaway Bay. ONCOR Energy is investing over $5 million dollars in system improvements across our area to strengthen reliability, reduce outages, and prepare our infrastructure for future growth. What’s Happening: Crews are currently replacing transformers, installing new poles, and completing ma

Runaway Bay’s landmark Golf Ball Water Tower is now undergoing a full rehabilitation and it's one of the most significant infrastructure projects in recent city history. While many residents recognize the tower for its distinctive “golf ball on a tee” silhouette, this 100,000-gallon elevated tank is far more than a local icon - it’s a vital part of the City’s water system, ensuring consistent pressure, reliable storage, and safe drinking water for our community. Built in 1983

September 16, 2025 At the September 16th Council meeting, the Runaway Bay City Council approved Ordinance No. 638, updating our participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) - a statewide retirement program designed to provide long-term financial security for municipal employees. This may sound like a lot of government talk, but here’s what it really means for our team - and for you as a resident. What’s Changing Employee contribution: 7% of pay (the require