Supervisor JoAnne O'Rourke

06/02/2026

Join us Sunday evening @ Texas Drive Park for the first Concert in the Corners of the season. Hope to see you there!

Get ready for great music AND amazing eats at Concert in the Corners! 🍴

We’ve got an awesome lineup of food trucks coming your way! Whether you're craving something savory or something sweet, there’s something for everyone. Come hungry and enjoy a great night in Texas Township!

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

Understanding where our township is going starts with looking at where we’ve been. Here is a 5-minute video on building growth from 2010-2026. The slide deck is linked in the comments. Reach out with questions!

05/18/2026

The township board meets tonight at 5 pm for Committee of the Whole and 6 pm for the regular board meeting, in lieu of meeting next Monday, which is Memorial Day.

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05/09/2026

Opening day of the Farmer's Market - today in Texas Township!

🍓 Join us for our first market of the year on Saturday, May 9! We’re so excited to be back and can’t wait to see familiar faces and welcome new ones, too.

Come browse fresh goods, support local vendors, and enjoy the start of another amazing season with us. 🌻🧺

05/07/2026

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the 2024 tornadoes that tore through Texas and Pavilion Townships and Portage.

The recovery is not over. From the broken landscapes along South 12th Street and Centre Avenue to the trees that still topple during heavy winds, the reminders of that day are everywhere. But when I see these scars, I don’t just see devastation—I see the incredible resolve of our community and the work that still needs to be done.

Those storms prompted my run for office because I believe our residents deserve a more responsive government. Every day, I am focused on building a local government that matches the resolve of the neighbors who showed up for one another two years ago.

To everyone still rebuilding: I’m sending you strength and support today. May the resilience that carried you through the storm continue to carry you forward, one step at a time.

(Photos below: 12th Street and Swallow, this morning.)

05/01/2026

Absentee voting and voter registration ahead of the May 5 election at township hall this Saturday! Ballot issues for township voters include KRESA and Mattawan school millage renewals. More info linked in comments.

04/29/2026

🚒 This Weekend at the Texas Township Fire Station: Advocacy & Community!

Join us at the Texas Township Fire Station for two distinct opportunities to connect with your neighbors and your representatives.

🗓️ FRIDAY, MAY 1: Legislative Update

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

State Representative Matt Longjohn will be on hand for a Legislative Update. This is a great chance to hear directly about what is happening at the state level and how it impacts our local community.

I will be there, as will our Fire Chief Ken Chapman, and we look forward to connecting with you. If you have questions about state policy or township-related legislation, or would just like more information or to meet Matt, we hope to see you there!

🗓️ SUNDAY, MAY 3: Community BBQ

Time: 12:00 PM

Come back on Sunday and bring the family for our community BBQ! Meet your local firefighters, tour the station, and see the equipment that serves our township every day. It’s a casual, fun way to get to know the team and enjoy some great food.

📍 Location for both events: Texas Charter Township Fire Station, 7110 West Q Avenue, Kalamazoo.

While you’re there, we will also be available to answer any questions regarding the Fire Millage that will be on the August ballot. For more details on the proposed millage, read the full FAQs below. 🔗

https://www.texastownship.org/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/220

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04/17/2026

Read below for upcoming opportunities to learn about the work of our county road commission. 

Each year, the RCKC hosts Project Information Meetings as an opportunity for residents to learn more about our more extensive road projects. These meetings are an opportunity for the residents near the project to learn more about possible effects to their commute during construction, ask the project engineers questions, learn timelines, etc. Meeting times and dates for this year include:

Comstock Avenue - Sprinkle Road to River Street, Mill / Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Overlay / Curb and Drainage Improvements
Project Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 29th at 4:30 pm at the Comstock Township Hall, 5858 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

9th Street - KL Avenue to M43, Mill / Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay, Oshtemo Township
Project Meeting Date: Thursday, April 30th at 5:30 pm at the Oshtemo Township Hall, 7275 W Main Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Sprinkle Road and TU Avenue, Construct a Roundabout at the Intersection in 2027
Project Meeting Date: Wednesday, May 20th at 5:30 pm at the Brady Township Hall, 13123 S 24th Street, Vicksburg, MI 49097

These meeting are open to all members of the public. If you’re unavailable to attend the project meetings, a recording will be made available on our project webpage https://loom.ly/7k-crUU.

04/17/2026

🚒 Meet your firefighters and see the equipment that keeps our community safe! 📍 Join us at the Fire Station Open House
🗓️ Sunday, May 3
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

👋 See you there!