The "neutral zones" just outside th...

The "neutral zones" just outside the city limits nearest in line for city services and annexing may be things of the past as cities fight with new annexation laws and decide whether extending services is worth the fiscal risk.

After years of planning and working toward the construction of a large single-family increase just north of the city limits, Ralph Black finally had everything in place. All he was waiting for was the go-ahead from the City Council to reach forth sewer and water to the site.

In the City Council meeting where he reckon uponed approval for the utility