Killeen approves nearly $4.5 million police evidence facility upgrade
Killeen City Council approved nearly $4.5 million for a police evidence facility upgrade as officials cited storage limits and growing permanent evidence files.
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Lancaster Hosts Fifth Annual Giveaway With 10,000 Backpacks
Lancaster and Lancaster School District held their fifth annual backpack giveaway Aug. 1, making 10,000 school-supply backpacks available to local students.
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Oceanside Voters Will Decide on Half-Cent Sales-Tax Increase
The Oceanside City Council unanimously placed a temporary half-cent sales-tax measure on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot for public safety and infrastructure.
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Chaunta Mero announces campaign for Shreveport mayor
Chaunta Mero announced her campaign for Shreveport mayor on July 2, adding a candidate to the Nov. 3, 2026, municipal election.
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Rancho Cucamonga Revises Child-Care Permitting Rules
Rancho Cucamonga approved Ordinance 1057, changing development-code rules for reviewing and permitting child-care facilities and centers.
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Santa Rosa adopts $575.9 million budget with 27 job cuts
Santa Rosa’s City Council unanimously adopted a $575.9 million budget, eliminating 27 positions and using reserves as larger deficits loom.
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Novato City Council Nomination Period Closes Aug. 7 for Three Seats
Novato’s nomination period for the Nov. 3 city election closes Aug. 7, with District 2, 4 and 5 council seats on the ballot.
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Blackwell’s Corner names first tenants for Goose Creek town center
Developers announced the first restaurants and retailers planned for Blackwell’s Corner, giving Goose Creek its first detailed look at the project’s commercial mix.
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Weidmann Plans $155 Million Expansion in Middletown
Weidmann Electrical Technology says it will invest $155 million in a new Middletown facility, but key details such as jobs and timing remain unknown.
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Delano Seeks Bids for Water, Well and Traffic Upgrades
Delano has opened bidding for a Highway 99 water-line replacement, a new deep-water well project and traffic-signal improvements.
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Cathedral City awarded $4.5 million cannabis enforcement grant
Cathedral City has received a $4.5 million Proposition 64 grant for cannabis enforcement and neighborhood protection, part of $227 million awarded statewide.
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Sherman approves two developments spanning more than 300 acres
Sherman City Council approved Joiner Ranch and Sherman Lakes, adding more than 300 acres of planned residential and commercial growth to the city.
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Oak Park Completes Two-Day Emergency Response Exercise
Oak Park schools, first responders, hospitals, transit agencies and neighboring communities tested emergency plans and reunification procedures Aug. 3-4.
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Summerville adopts revised development-impact-fee ordinance
Summerville Town Council adopted a revised development-impact-fee ordinance June 11, setting a framework for growth funding while fee amounts remain unclear.
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West New York schools approve 2026-27 town service agreements
West New York’s school board approved a broad package of town service agreements for security, transportation, facilities and a future recreation site.
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Murray sets hearings on development rules, power fees and 2026-27 budget
Murray City Council has scheduled August hearings on multifamily development rules, power-impact fees, land-use classifications and the 2026-27 budget.
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Colton paving project brings closures through Aug. 20
Colton’s FY 2025-26 asphalt paving project is scheduled through Aug. 20, with weekday work, temporary closures, parking limits and access restrictions.
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Lebanon Wastewater Plant Site Review Moves Into Next Phase
Lebanon officials continued reviewing possible sites for a future wastewater treatment plant, while August planning deadlines approach for related submissions.
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Railroad bridge work closes sidewalks on two Elyria avenues
Rehabilitation of Norfolk Southern bridges over West and East avenues began July 27, closing one sidewalk at the active work area during construction.
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Grand Island police join statewide speeding campaign through Aug. 9
Grand Island police are adding high-visibility speeding enforcement through Aug. 9 as city officials also weigh broader public-safety staffing and equipment needs.
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Rockwall Posts Notice for Proposed Tax and Revenue Debt
Rockwall has posted a notice of intent to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, opening a public review window through August.
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Wheaton Crews Clear Storm Damage After EF-0 Tornado
Wheaton crews responded to flooding and fallen trees after July 27 storms. The National Weather Service later confirmed an EF-0 tornado in the city.