Pico Rivera Breaks Ground on $39.4 Million Aquatic Center
Construction began July 8 on Pico Rivera’s Smith Park aquatic center, closing the community center and moving recreation programs during the work.
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Dubuque Set to Host RAGBRAI Finish for First Time in 16 Years
Dubuque prepared for the July 25 RAGBRAI finish, with 25,000 to 40,000 cyclists expected statewide and city logistics planned for arrivals.
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Garland Sets Town Halls Ahead of Possible November Tax Election
Garland will hold public town halls about a possible November tax-rate-reduction election before the City Council’s expected budget vote Aug. 17.
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Chesapeake puts data-center applications on hold for up to eight months
Chesapeake City Council approved a temporary hold on data-center permit and zoning applications while officials develop local rules for future proposals.
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Irving Secures $35.6 Million for Flood-Reduction Work
Irving announced $35.6 million for flood-reduction and neighborhood-protection projects, but the city has not released project allocations or a construction schedule.
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Winston-Salem begins major WSTA bus-network changes in August
Winston-Salem’s approved bus-network overhaul begins in August, changing service frequency and routes while planning new crosstown and microtransit options.
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Port St. Lucie Seeks Opportunity Zone for 73-Acre Walton & One Site
Port St. Lucie plans to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to nominate a 73-acre U.S. 1 redevelopment site for a federal Opportunity Zone designation.
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Laredo Scheduled Flood Update and After-Action Report for July 27
Laredo scheduled a mayoral flood emergency briefing and after-action report for July 27, with a City Council meeting set for later that day.
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Buffalo Releases Budget Plan to Address Structural Deficit
Mayor Sean Ryan has released Buffalo’s proposed 2026–2027 budget as the city faces a bond-rating downgrade and ongoing fiscal pressure.
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Fort Wayne council sets Aug. 11 vote on homeless resource center
Fort Wayne City Council is expected to revisit a proposal for $2.75 million in public funding for a downtown homeless resource center on Aug. 11.
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Chula Vista Council Pushes Government Overhaul Toward November Ballot
Chula Vista officials were working toward an Aug. 7 deadline for a proposed November ballot measure covering council pay, terms and committee powers.
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Chandler sets Aug. 13 vote on Flock license-plate reader renewal
Chandler City Council is scheduled to decide Aug. 13 whether to renew the city’s fixed-camera automated license-plate reader contract.
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Madison cancels signature events after fatal police shooting
Madison postponed a community listening session and changed or canceled summer events after the fatal July 22 police shooting of Corey Ruiz.
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Gilbert Releases Final Water-Meter Audit
Gilbert released its final water-meter audit after billing concerns, but the public release does not yet detail errors, dollar impacts, refunds or credits.
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Plano approves framework tied to proposed Dallas Stars arena
Plano City Council approved agreements and a tax-increment zone tied to a proposed Dallas Stars arena and redevelopment at The Shops at Willow Bend.
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North Las Vegas council approves rezoning of 16.26 acres
The North Las Vegas City Council approved a rezoning that changes the development framework for 16.26 acres, but construction has not been approved or shown to begin.
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Jersey City advances $886.5M budget with proposed 15.5% tax hike
Jersey City Council advanced an $886.5 million 2026 budget while hearings continued on a proposed 15.5% tax increase and public-safety spending.
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St. Paul authorizes $1.08 million ahead of encampment closures
St. Paul authorized $1.08 million for expanded capacity and services as the city prepares to close encampments, beginning with Pig’s Eye Park on Aug. 5.
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Greensboro adopts Road to 10,000 housing policy framework
The Greensboro City Council adopted a housing policy framework July 27, but the city has not released a production target, funding plan or timeline.
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Corpus Christi Council Creates TIRZ 7 for London-Area Growth
Corpus Christi approved a tax-increment reinvestment zone for planned London-area development and infrastructure, creating a new local public-finance tool.
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Irvine Announces Wildfire Detection Partnership With SensoRy AI
Irvine has announced a partnership with SensoRy AI to launch a wildfire detection and risk-assessment network, though key system details remain undisclosed.
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Lexington approves FY 2026 budget with sidewalk and safety funding
Lexington’s Urban County Council approved a nearly $1 billion FY 2026 budget, including $400,000 for unsafe sidewalk repairs and public-safety funding.