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From the Desk of Mayor White


Planning & Zoning Committee | Work Session Summary | Runaway Bay Golf Course
Many residents have questions about zoning, deed restrictions, and what is legally possible regarding the Golf Course. I want to share the Planning & Zoning Commission’s summary of the information presented during their January 6 work session, providing clarity about the legal framework that currently exists. P&Z Summary A comprehensive legal and planning review confirms that the Runaway Bay Golf Course is subject to long-standing deed restrictions that significantly lim

Herman White
Jan 92 min read


RB Golf Course Rezoning Clarification
Recent media coverage has caused understandable concern regarding a rezoning request from the former RB Golf Club. I want to be very clear: the Runaway Bay City Council is unanimously opposed to the rezoning proposal as presented by the property owners. Under Texas law, the City cannot legally prevent a property owner from submitting a rezoning application, nor can we refuse to place it into the required public process. The word “consider” reflects a legal obligation - not

Herman White
Jan 51 min read


From the Desk of the Mayor: Local Update on North Texas Fraud Case
I would like to provide accurate information regarding recent media coverage of a federal fraud investigation in North Texas that referenced activity within our city. Regional Case Overview During the investigation, the City was not privy to all details, as the matter was handled at the federal level Now that the defendant has pleaded guilty to all charges, additional information related to the case may be disclosed The investigation identified approximately $5 million in

Herman White
Jan 22 min read


From the Desk of Mayor White | Planning & Zoning Meeting Recap - November 4, 2025
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

Herman White
Nov 6, 20253 min read


From the Desk of Mayor White | Infrastructure Improvements
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

Herman White
Oct 24, 20252 min read
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