Morgantown Considers Fee Increase; Cowboys Acquire Caleb Downs
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Morgantown, W.Va. city officials announced a fiscal sustainability public work session scheduled for next Tuesday at 6 p.m. Councilman Mark Downs said the meeting will consider a proposed increase to the current three-dollar-per-week municipal service fee as officials respond to several budget adjustments and multi-year flat revenues averaging about $4 million.
Frisco and Arlington-area reporting this week detailed the Dallas Cowboys' activity in the 2026 NFL Draft: on Thursday Dallas traded with Miami to acquire the No. 11 overall pick and selected Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, then later traded down to No. 23 to pick Malachi Lawrence; executives cited defensive needs after the team allowed 30.1 points per game in 2025 and signaled additional Day 2 and Day 3 roster moves scheduled for Saturday.
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Timeline
- 1. Multi-year period of flat municipal revenues in Morgantown, averaging around $4 million.
- 2. Fiscal Year 2027 budget approved earlier this year with subsequent adjustments noted by city officials.
- 3. Morgantown council scheduled a fiscal sustainability public work session for next Tuesday at 6 p.m. to discuss the municipal service fee.
- 4. During the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday, Dallas traded with Miami to acquire the No. 11 overall pick and selected Caleb Downs from Ohio State.
- 5. Later in the first round Dallas traded down to No. 23 and selected Malachi Lawrence; the team prepares for further selections on Day 2 and Day 3.
Why it matters
If you're a Morgantown resident, your weekly municipal service fee might go up. This is due to flat revenues and budget adjustments. If you're a Cowboys fan, the team's draft moves show they're serious about improving their defense.
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