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Denton utility rates are on track to increase as electric revenue comes in $200M shy of projections
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from Denton Record-Chronicle
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Denton residents could see rate increases for water, wastewater and electric service next year if the City Council approves staff recommendations in the proposed 2026-27 budget in September.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: Denton Record-Chronicle ·
Reading time: 1 min
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