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Council awaits road ownership verdict

KINGWOOD — Kingwood could learn by March whether the state will return ownership of 10 streets to the town. In August, city council voted to ask the Division of Highways (DOH) to return control of 12 streets to the city. These were streets the state assumed responsibility for years ago ...

Council considers building permit drafts

KINGWOOD — Building permits and dilapidated buildings were discussed by Kingwood Council recently. On Tuesday, City Clerk Michelle Whetsell presented drafts of two building permits to council.  One is simple for basic remodeling projects. A more detailed version would be for ...

Kingwood Council approves first reading of water rate increase

KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council approved first reading of about 10.5% water rate increase Tuesday. If approved on final reading, the increase will add about $2.16 to minimum monthly bills, more to customers who use more than the minimum allowance. Recorder Bill Robertson, who serves on ...

Kingwood continues with condemnation on four properties

KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council voted Tuesday to send letters to the owners of four properties, letting them know the city plans to demolish the structures. City ordinance requires the city to notify property owners if a property is being condemned. The owners can request a hearing. If they ...

Kingwood moves ahead on condemnation

KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Condemnation Committee voted recently to proceed with action on five properties, including continuing efforts to identify the owner of one of them. The committee prioritized the order in which to proceed with condemnation of the buildings. The five are 110 ...

Kingwood to look into business signs

Wants to know how other entities handle requests KINGWOOD — A city council discussion about business signs, billboards and  permits resulted in a  decision to check similar ordinances in other towns. The discussion ensued after Shane Welton, owner of Hello Hospitality, asked ...