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Plainville USD 270 Celebrates Activity Bus Acquisition

Plainville, KS (September 2026) – Plainville USD 270 announces the addition of a new activity bus to their ten-vehicle fleet. The new bus is a more reliable and cost-effective replacement of a previous activity bus that required costly maintenance and repairs each year. The new bus was recently delivered to the district in time for the 2026-27 school year. Financing for the acquisition was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“Government Capital was extremely helpful throughout the entire financing process. I greatly appreciate the constant communication and guidance to ensure all paperwork was completed thoroughly and on time,” Chris Rinehart, Superintendent at Plainville USD 270, shared.

“The Gov Cap team was fantastic to work with as they went above and beyond to explain the financing process and provide me with confidence that we were completing the process correctly. I want to thank Government Capital for all their assistance and partnership in making our new activity bus a reality for our students,” Mr. Rinehart continued.

“I want to congratulate Chris Rinehart and the Plainville USD 270 board on their activity bus acquisition,” Cris Linse, Municipal Finance Specialist at Government Capital Corporation, shared. “We take great pride in partnering with Kansas unified school districts to support them in achieving their goals and objectives to provide the best for their students.”

About Plainville USD 270

Located in North Central Kansas, Plainville USD 270 serves over 450 students Pre-K through 12th grades. The district aims to provide a positive learning environment where students can reach their academic and social potential with a goal for each and every student to achieve success. To learn more about Plainville USD 270, visit www.plainville270.net.

About Government Capital Corporation

Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company and its affiliates have successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $7.5 billion in Kansas and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

Caney Creek Municipal Utility District Announces Meter Infrastructure Upgrades

Sargent, TX (August 2026) – Caney Creek Municipal Utility District announces the implementation of a new AMI system. The District began the project to address constituent desires for an upgraded water metering system that will allow for the timely identification and recapture of water loss as well as increased efficiency for the District. The first phase of the installation has been completed, updating 280 meters. Financing for the project was provided by Government Capital Corporation in Southlake, Texas.

“We are grateful to have partnered with Government Capital on this project,” Paige Austin, General Manager for Caney Creek Municipal Utility District, shared. “Their team’s knowledge and expertise made the financing process easy and allowed us to begin our infrastructure upgrades with no wait time or hassle.”

“I want to congratulate Paige Austin and the Caney Creek Municipal Utility District on this project,” Stephanie Cates, Vice President at Government Capital Corporation, commented. “We are proud to partner with Texas Utility Districts as a financing resource to help them achieve their goals and objectives.”

About Caney Creek MUD

Caney Creek Municipal Utility District, located in the “Sargent” area of Matagorda County, was created on July 26, 1978. The District is a coastal community located generally along Caney Creek for about 15 miles north from its discharge into the Gulf of Mexico at the east end of Matagorda Bay and about 75 miles southwest of the Houston metropolitan area. To learn more about Caney Creek Municipal Utility District, visit www.ccmud.org.

About Government Capital Corporation

Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company and its affiliates have successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $7 billion in Texas and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

Muskogee Public Schools Announces Chiller System Upgrade

Muskogee, OK (August 2026) – Muskogee Public Schools announces the acquisition of a new chiller system. The district’s existing two chillers have been in service for thirty years and provide cooling for the high school campus including classrooms, the cafeteria, and administrative offices. The new chillers have been ordered, and installation is scheduled after the current cooling season comes to an end. The upgraded system is expected to be fully operational by the spring of 2027. Financing for the project was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“Government Capital has made it easy for us to obtain tax-exempt financing,” David Chester, Chief Financial Officer at Muskogee Public Schools, shared. “Over the last seven years, they have provided us with several financings which have enabled us to furnish a building as well as install bleachers, a phone system, and now the new chiller system.  They have been great to work with and helped me each step of the way.”

“I want to congratulate David Chester and the Muskogee Public Schools board on their chiller system upgrade,” Stephanie Cates, Senior Vice President at Government Capital Corporation, shared. “We take great pride in partnering with Oklahoma public schools to support them in accomplishing critical projects that meet the needs of their students and staff.”

About Muskogee Public Schools

Founded in 1898, Muskogee Public Schools is located in Eastern Oklahoma and serves over 4,700 students. The district’s mission is to create and provide educational opportunities in a success-based educational environment to empower all students to become lifelong learners and participants in an ever-changing world.  To learn more about Muskogee Public Schools, visit www.muskogeeps.org.

About Government Capital Corporation

Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company and its affiliates have successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $7 billion in Oklahoma and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

City of Granbury Announces Utility Equipment Acquisitions

Granbury, TX (August 2026) – The City of Granbury announces the acquisition of new heavy equipment for the electric and wastewater departments. The equipment for the electric department will be utilized to safely install, maintain, and repair electrical infrastructure throughout the city. The equipment for the wastewater department will replace outdated equipment and will be used to service 47 lift stations and two wastewater treatment plants.

The equipment has been delivered to the city and put into use, improving reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting safe and efficient operations throughout the city. Financing for the acquisition was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“Governmental Capital provided a reliable solution to the City’s financing needs and delivered a very easy and streamlined process from the beginning to the very end,” Eva Gregory, Director of Finance for the City of Granbury, shared. “Their entire team was committed to meeting the City’s capital funding needs by offering clear guidance along with exceptional support throughout the process.”

“I want to congratulate the City of Granbury on this equipment acquisition,” Stephanie Cates, Senior Vice President at Government Capital Corporation, commented. “We take great pride in partnering with Texas cities to support them in achieving their goals and objectives.”

About The City of Granbury

The City of Granbury is located in North Central Texas and was founded in 1860. Home to over 10,000 residents, Granbury is a place people are proud to call home. The city is alive with events and activities all year long and was voted USA Today’s Best Historic Small Town in America for multiple years in a row. To learn more about the City of Granbury visit www.granbury.org.

About Government Capital Corporation 

Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company and its affiliates have successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $7 billion in Texas and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

Bay City CDC Celebrates Aquatic Center Groundbreaking

Bay City, TX (August 2026) – After years of careful planning, the Bay City Community Development Corporation, the City of Bay City, Matagorda County, and the YMCA celebrate the groundbreaking of their landmark aquatic center. The project came about through Wellness Matagorda, an organization started in Matagorda County to help residents live healthier lives. Wellness Matagorda first created a Wellness Dome through their partnership with the hospital, offering a gym and therapy space to residents, followed by a walking trail. The aquatics center was the final phase of the project, made possible by the public private partnership between Bay City CDC and the YMCA.

Located adjacent to the Bay City Civic Center, the Aquatic Center will provide the county’s first year-round public aquatics center, offering safe, accessible opportunities for recreation, fitness, competitive swimming, and lifesaving water safety education. The Aquatics Center will feature an indoor pool for year-round use, an outdoor recreation pool, and spaces designed to support swim instruction, aquatic fitness, and competitive athletics.

While the Center will provide valuable recreational opportunities, its primary purpose is to improve water safety and community wellness. As a coastal county, Matagorda County faces an ongoing need for accessible swim instruction and water safety education. Through YMCA programming, the Center will offer swim lessons, water safety education, lifeguard certification, and more.

Groundbreaking on the site took place July 20th followed swiftly by the start of construction. The outdoor sections of the Center are anticipated to be completed in the Summer of 2027, followed by completion of the indoor sections in the Fall of 2027. Financing for the project was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“We are incredibly grateful to Government Capital for their knowledge and expertise in financing for Texas community development corporations,” Melanie Townsend, Executive Director at Bay City CDC, shared. “Their partnership allowed us to make our vision a reality for our community.”

“I want to congratulate Melanie Townsend, Bay City CDC, and the communities of Bay City and Matagorda County on this landmark project,” Stephanie Cates, Senior Vice President at Government Capital Corporation, shared. “We take great pride in partnering with Texas development corporations and their private partners to provide funding to achieve their goals and objectives.”

About Bay City Community Development Corporation

Bay City, the county seat of Matagorda County, Texas, is situated just one hour from Houston and 20 miles from the Texas Gulf coast. The city covers 8.5 square miles and has a population of over 17,500 people. Bay City CDC’s mission is to create a welcoming, positive environment that encourages new and current businesses and their employees to invest in Bay City with human and financial capital. To learn more about Bay City CDC, visit baycitytxcdc.net.

About Government Capital Corporation

Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company and its affiliates have successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $7 billion in Texas and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

North Sabine Fire District Announces Apparatus Acquisitions

Zwolle, LA (July 2026) – The North Sabine Fire District announces the addition of three new tankers to their 47-vehicle fleet. The new apparatus are replacing models that have served the District for over three decades. The tankers were delivered from US Fire Apparatus in the Spring and have been placed into service. Financing for the acquisitions was provided by Government Capital Corporation.

“North Sabine Fire Protection District has partnered with Government Capital on multiple capital projects since 2012 including apparatus acquisitions and station construction,” Nick Spann, Fire Chief of North Sabine Fire District, shared. “Working with Government Capital has always been a very smooth and painless process for us thanks to their expertise in financing for Louisiana fire districts.”

“I want to congratulate Chief Spann and the North Sabine Fire District on their apparatus acquisitions,” Marti Sauls, Municipal Finance Specialist at Government Capital Corporation, shared. “We take great pride in partnering with Louisiana fire districts to support them in achieving their goals and objectives.”

About the North Sabine Fire District

North Sabine Fire District is located in north western Louisiana and provides fire suppression and EMS services from sixteen stations to over 450 square miles, including four municipalities and numerous rural areas. The District’s team is made up of eighteen staff members and a volunteer force of fifty members who respond to approximately 1,600 calls annually. To learn more about North Sabine Fire District, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/northsabinefiredistrict.

About Government Capital Corporation

Government Capital Corporation (GCC) is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company and its affiliates have successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $7 billion in Louisiana and across the country. Additionally, GCC serves as the administrator of the equipment lease financing program for the Louisiana Municipal Advisory and Technical Services Bureau (LAMATS). For more information, visit www.govcap.com.