Italy sweeps De Leon in UIL volleyball playoffs
Italy High School’s Gladiators won all three sets against De Leon, with their winning margin narrowing from seven points to three.
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Hillcrest names first two retail tenants in Sandy Springs
Salted Melon and Chastain Creamery are planned for the Sandy Springs project, with summer 2027 reported as the businesses’ opening target.
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Appeals court upholds conditional approval for Accord granary project
A New York appellate court rejected two nearby property owners’ challenge, leaving the Town of Rochester Planning Board’s conditional approval in place.
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Carmel board votes to demolish flood-damaged Orchard Park school
The board approved demolition of the former school; the property is to remain in educational use, but its specific future use is undecided.
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Killeen IH-14 access-road closures begin Nov. 2 for water repairs
Partial closures are scheduled on IH-14 access roads between Jasper Road and Fort Hood Street for water-line repairs.
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Lee’s Summit police office at Summit Fair expected in November
A police workspace is expected to open at Summit Fair in early November under a no-rent agreement that calls for periodic foot patrols.
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Georgetown authorizes eminent-domain process for Wolf Ranch Parkway
A 5–1 vote lets Georgetown pursue property interests for Wolf Ranch Parkway, but does not transfer possession or set compensation.
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Charleston committee backs $1 million Longborough dock proposal
Charleston’s real estate committee backed a proposed purchase involving the Longborough dock, but the vote does not establish that it is open to the public.
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TEXRail extension to Fort Worth Medical District enters construction
Construction has begun on a planned 2.1-mile TEXRail extension to a new Near Southside/Medical District station.
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ICE says Green Bay ballot-box suspect was deported before hearing
ICE said Rolex Augustin was removed on Oct. 8, 15 days before he missed a Brown County court hearing. A warrant was issued after he failed to appear.
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Sheriff reports probable cause for felony gun charge after standoff
Investigators developed probable cause to charge Charles E. Cartwright after an Oct. 28 standoff in Spokane Valley, the Sheriff’s Office said.
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Cleveland rejects $1.12 million Browns stadium repair payment
A 7-6 council vote blocked the proposed reimbursement, but did not resolve whether the city owes money under its stadium lease.
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Palm Coast nonresidents now pay 20% more for covered programs
Palm Coast’s 20% nonresident recreation rate took effect Oct. 28; Southern Recreation Center hours change Nov. 1.
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Costa Mesa voters will fill four of seven elected posts Nov. 3
Mayor John Stephens’ final State of the City appearance was a panel discussion. The Nov. 3 ballot covers the mayor and three council seats.
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San Antonio Marathon names Nike partner, adds HiLLdebrand challenge
Nike features and a new segment challenge are planned for the 2026 San Antonio Marathon. Organizers project more than 20,000 weekend participants, a figure that is not directly comparable with 2025’s registration count.
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St. Louis plans December pause in tornado demolitions
More than 560 demolitions are complete, and the city projects more than 700 by Phase 1 closeout. Most work is set to pause in December, with Phase 2 planned for early 2027.
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Garden City awarded $8.22 million for lead-line replacement
Garden City has been awarded $8,221,500 for lead service-line replacement. The number of lines covered and the construction schedule have not been announced.
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Mayor reports 78 Clovis homes with major flood damage
Mayor Mike Morris said 78 Clovis homes had major damage from September flooding. Officials are working toward a possible federal disaster declaration, which he said could take weeks to months.
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Colorado Capitol evacuation ends after object cleared
The evacuation order lasted 37 minutes. The bomb squad found the object was not a threat, and Colorado State Patrol reported an arrest.
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Houston council approves monthly infrastructure project reports
Houston council approved monthly public updates on specified city infrastructure projects, with separate notices to affected council members.
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Philadelphia watchdog chair charged over alleged witness disclosure
Prosecutors allege Hassan Bennett disclosed a witness’s identity and read an arrest report to Thomas Scott, who offered $500 for paperwork.
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Seattle I-5 closure set for Oct. 30–Nov. 2; four lanes targeted
Northbound I-5 is scheduled to close in Seattle for the weekend as crews prepare to restore four lanes across the Ship Canal Bridge, weather permitting.