Dallas ISD bond passes, setting up $6.2 billion school overhaul
Dallas voters approved a record $6.2 billion Dallas ISD bond, but the biggest changes will roll out in phases as planning and sequencing begin.
Month: May 2026
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Troy pump prices split wide open as regular dips and diesel climbs
Shell in Troy shows $2.55 regular and $3.59 diesel, while Casey’s is at $4.69 and $5.99. Ohio regular is easing; diesel is still inching up.
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Wilmington gas and diesel watch: regular slips 1.4 cents, diesel eases 1.5 cents
Wilmington gas and diesel both eased from yesterday. Regular is still above last week and last month, while diesel remains sharply higher year over year.
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Poteau fuel watch: Casey’s diesel sits below county average
Poteau OK Gas & Diesel Watch – Casey’s diesel is below AAA’s county and state averages, while its 87 no-ethanol price sits above regular-gas benchmarks.
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Altoona gas edges down, diesel stays above $6 in latest AAA check
Altoona PA Gas & Diesel Watch – Regular gas eased to $4.680, while Altoona diesel held at $6.077 and both are still higher than a year ago.
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Hope Mills land-use draft review set for May 14 in Cumberland County
Cumberland County and Hope Mills will review a draft land-use plan May 14, giving residents an early look at future growth guidance.
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Wichita Falls weighs $26.9 million borrowing for parks, safety
Wichita Falls has posted notice on up to $26.9 million in debt for parks, public safety and land acquisition, with a May 19 council hearing next.
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Plano ISD says next school year could start with a $44 million deficit
Plano ISD is projecting a roughly $44 million shortfall for 2026-27, a planning figure that could affect staffing, pay, and school programs.
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St. Petersburg commission approves Tierra Verde Marina plan after hearing
St. Petersburg’s Development Review Commission approved the Tierra Verde Marina plan after a heated May 6-7 hearing and resident pushback.
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Seattle council heads into May 14 hearing on zoning changes for housing
Seattle City Council is set to take up Phase 2 of the One Seattle Plan on May 14, with zoning changes that could affect centers and transit routes.
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Miami-Dade restarts school bus stop-arm cameras, then tickets drivers after warning period
Miami-Dade has restarted school bus stop-arm camera enforcement, starting with a warning period before citations resume and penalties return.
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Minnesota ruling leaves Lester Prairie families with school uncertainty
A federal judge declined to restore school-protection limits on immigration agents, leaving Minnesota districts and Lester Prairie families waiting for the next court step.
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Dyersburg fuel watch: Casey’s and Love’s show a wide gas, diesel split
Dyersburg drivers are seeing a sharp split at the pump, with Casey’s posting higher regular gas and diesel prices than Love’s, while AAA context stays elevated.
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Fayetteville gas, diesel dip from yesterday; regular still above last week
Fayetteville’s latest AAA check shows gas and diesel easing from yesterday, but regular is still above last week while diesel is cooling faster.
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Chula Vista fuel watch: San Diego metro gas is flat, diesel is easing
Chula Vista CA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s latest San Diego metro check shows gas holding steady day to day, while diesel is easing faster from last month.
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Austin gas and diesel dip from yesterday, but weekly pressure is still high
Austin TX Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s latest check shows a small daily dip for both fuels, but Austin prices are still running well above last week.
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Columbus bridge rehab on Front Street and Nationwide Boulevard starts May 4
Columbus OH – Phase 1 of the Front Street and Nationwide Boulevard bridge rehab began May 4, with downtown traffic impacts expected through late summer.
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Miami’s $450M public safety bond returns to commission May 14
Miami commissioners are set to revisit the delayed $450 million public safety bond on May 14, a proposal tied to fire, police and aging facilities.
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San Jose budget plan avoids layoffs but still trims services before vote
San Jose’s 2026-27 budget proposal is moving through May study sessions, with officials trying to avoid layoffs while still cutting services.
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Mohave County weighs Opportunity Zone 2.0 tracts that could affect Kingman-area growth
Mohave County is reviewing 21 eligible census tracts for Opportunity Zone 2.0 recommendations, with a state nomination window expected in mid-2026.
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Smyrna’s River Line Park splash pad opens for summer use
The City of Smyrna opened the River Line Park Splash Pad on May 1, giving families a new warm-weather recreation option heading into summer.
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Athens budget review moves forward as council weighs FY 2026-27 plan
Athens city leaders are reviewing the proposed FY 2026-27 budget now, with a May 11 session ahead and final adoption expected later in June.
