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Early Voting Open 4/24-4/28 and 5/1-5/2.

  • April 25, 2023

While we don't have a municipal election this year, it's still important for Aurora residents to get out and vote! All early voting locations can be found here: Early-Voting-and-Election-Day-polling-locations-dates-times-2023 (wise.tx.us)...

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Ward I – Voice of Aurora meeting April 8th at 10am

  • March 30, 2023

Mayor Dolan and Councilmembers Amy Reynolds & Bill McCurdy invite you to join them on April 8th as they take time to hear the Voice of Aurora, straight from the residents. This meeting will take place at 10:00 a.m. at 501 Airfield Rd.This is the third in a series...

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Cost of Freedom Memorial Wall – In Wise County 3/29 – 4/2

  • March 29, 2023

The Wise County Veterans Group is bringing the Vietnam Traveling Wall and Cost of Freedom Tribute to the Wise County Fairgrounds March 29 to April 2, 2023.There will be several events happening throughout our time in Decatur, Texas! Opening Ceremonies begin on Wednesday, March 29 at 2 PM! They will...

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Last Day of Recycling Service – Monday, March 27th

  • March 21, 2023

Following a thorough review of options for garbage and recycling service, the City Council opted to extend a contract with Waste Connections for an additional five-year period. In an attempt to offset the cost increase beginning next month, the City opted to eliminate the recycling pickup option. Unfortunately, due...

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Community Clean-Up Event! May 6th

  • March 21, 2023

The City will host a community clean-up event on May 6th where residents will have the opportunity to dump large/excess garbage into provided roll-off dumpsters. This will take place at the Aurora Ballpark, with additional details to be provided at a later date....

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Zoning Change Applications – Public hearings

  • March 21, 2023

The City's Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council will consider two applications for zoning changes. The first public hearings will be held on Monday, 4/3/23 at 7:00 pm and the second set of public hearings will be held on Monday 4/10/23 at 7:00 pm. All hearings will be...

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Possible Law Enforcement Services Agrmt. with Rhome

  • October 24, 2022

At the October 10, 2022 City Council meeting, the Aurora City Council voted to further contract discussions with the City of Rhome for the provision of law enforcement services throughout the City of Aurora. Next steps in this process involve approval of key points of the agreement by both communities,...

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Volunteers Needed – Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

  • October 24, 2022

The Aurora City Council is currently accepting applications from members of the public who are interested in serving. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is in need of additional members to help provide feedback to the City Council regarding park and ball field usage, recreation, and future City events. The...

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Budget Approved – Roads, Police, City Hall, and more

  • October 24, 2022

The Aurora City Council adopted an annual budget for the Oct. 1, 2022 - Sept. 30, 2023 fiscal year that will lower the City's property taxes from $0.25572 to $0.24072. This budget also allows for the construction of a new City Hall building, updating hardware and software to assist with...

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