Tallahassee’s Open Mayoral Race Heads Toward Aug. 18 Primary
Four candidates are seeking Tallahassee’s open mayoral seat in a nonpartisan Aug. 18 primary, with a Nov. 3 runoff possible if no one wins a majority.
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Rochester Reports Historic Decline in Shootings Through June
Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans reported a historic decline in shootings through June, but the city has not released the count, percentage or comparison.
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Grand Prairie schedules Turner Park grant public hearing
Grand Prairie posted a July 21 notice for a Turner Park grant hearing. The city calendar listed an Aug. 4 council meeting for follow-up oversight.
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Des Moines Opens Online Tool for 2027 Budget Priorities
Des Moines residents and business owners can weigh city-service tradeoffs online as officials begin gathering input for upcoming 2027 budget discussions.
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Fontana Planning Commission Considered 83 Proposed Housing Units
Fontana’s Aug. 4 planning agenda included 83 proposed homes, including five affordable residences, but the approved notices do not show final action.
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San Bernardino sets Aug. 15 reopening for Nicholson Park
Nicholson Park is scheduled to reopen Aug. 15 with games, food vendors and an outdoor screening of Pixar’s Cars during San Bernardino’s Route 66 centennial.
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Fremont Seeks Mediators for Rent Increases Above 5%
Fremont is seeking qualified mediators for rent-review cases involving increases above 5%, with proposals due Aug. 6 and cases expected in September.
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Spokane Wildfires Improve, but Evacuation Zones Remain in Place
Cooler weather helped firefighters near Spokane on Aug. 5, but evacuation zones remained as officials warned of hotter, drier and windier conditions.
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Huntsville Sets Aug. 25 Municipal Election for Council, School Board
Huntsville’s 2026 municipal election is set for Aug. 25, with City Council seats and School Board Districts 2, 3 and 4 included on the ballot.
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McKinney council approves mosque expansion in 7-0 vote
McKinney City Council approved an expansion of an existing mosque on Aug. 5 after residents opposed the project during a contentious public debate.
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Frisco Confirms Two Mosquito Pools Positive for West Nile Virus
Frisco reported two mosquito pools positive for West Nile virus on July 24, raising the local public-health alert level during the summer season.
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Scottsdale Council Race Leaves Two Seats for November
Scottsdale voters reelected Solange Whitehead in the July 21 primary, while two City Council seats remain undecided until the November 3 general election.
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Texas City Publishes 2026 Drinking-Water Quality Report
Texas City has published its 2026 drinking-water quality report, giving residents the latest official information on the municipal water system.
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Weymouth Developers Propose 6,500 Homes Near Former Base
New England Development and Brookfield Properties are proposing 6,500 homes and 2 million square feet of commercial space in the Weymouth-area redevelopment.
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La Mesa briefing will examine East Campus Medical Center changes
A La Mesa public briefing will outline UC San Diego Health’s East Campus transformation, specialty services and proposed seismic improvements.
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Euless police and court facility expansion remains under construction
Euless is expanding its police and municipal court facility by about 30,000 square feet while some services operate temporarily at locations in Euless and Hurst.
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West Allis Fire Merger Enters Implementation Phase
West Allis and Wauwatosa have begun implementing Milwaukee Metro Fire Rescue after approving a joint department agreement in February.
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Great Falls Opens Review of Draft 2026 Housing Funding Plan
Great Falls has released its draft 2026 Annual Action Plan, giving residents and community groups a chance to weigh in on proposed federal funding priorities.
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Grand Forks manufacturer finalizes $6.6M federal foam contract
Vorbeck Materials finalized a $6.6 million Defense Logistics Agency contract tied to PFAS-free firefighting-foam technology at its Grand Forks facility.
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Meriden prepares for Aug. 11 primary with early voting
Meriden voters can cast ballots early at City Hall before the Aug. 11, 2026, primary, which will also use new vote tabulators.
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North Miami outlines $1.04 million plan for housing and services
North Miami’s proposed FY 2026-27 plan directs $1.035 million to housing, emergency repairs and public services, with HUD submission due Aug. 15.
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La Habra Council Takes Up $5.9 Million in Childcare Contracts
La Habra’s July 20 council agenda listed more than $5.9 million in state childcare and preschool contracts for fiscal year 2026-27.