Goose Creek’s 2027 budget proposal projects an 8% decline
The proposed budget is estimated to fall $8.43 million, mainly because of reduced planned use of fund balance. Excluding those amounts, the notice projects a 12% increase.
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San Antonio approves SAWS rate increases through 2030
The 8-3 council vote sets phased rate increases beginning Jan. 1, 2027, with a projected average residential bill near $73.20 by 2030.
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Columbus approves conditional $3 million grant for Crump Theatre
A 9-0 City Council vote authorizes up to $3 million in TIF support for the Crump Center, but the money will not be released until grant, donation and nonprofit requirements are met.
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Buffalo challenges federal land status for 5 Miami Street
Buffalo is challenging the Interior Department’s 2023 restricted-fee decision for a Seneca Nation parcel in a new federal lawsuit.
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Laredo hotel deemed unsafe after fire; four streets remain closed
A three-alarm fire at the DoubleTree prompted a disaster declaration. Police said four bordering streets could remain closed into the weekend.
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Garland approves Chase zoning with 40 parking spaces
The council approved the zoning request after a 30-space motion failed, and confirmed Scott Vornberg as police chief.
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Winston-Salem rejects youth curfew extension; rules expire Oct. 12
The City Council voted 6-2 against extending the ordinance. Its overnight restrictions remain in effect until 6 a.m. Oct. 12, 2026.
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Toledo adopts tenant anti-retaliation ordinance, 11-0
The ordinance establishes a rebuttable one-year presumption for specified retaliatory acts and allows court remedies for tenants.
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Grand Island opens comment period for Broadwell Avenue viaduct
Residents can comment through Nov. 4 on a proposed viaduct over Union Pacific tracks, closure of the Pine Street crossing and changes to the Broadwell-Second Street intersection.
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Honolulu approves conceptual plan for 1588 Ala Moana project
The City Council approved the project’s conceptual plan, with conditions for affordable rentals and street improvements. Separate permits are still required before construction.
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Carrie Cox’s Henderson trial set for February 2027
A judge moved Councilwoman Carrie Cox’s trial start from October 19, 2026, to February 8, 2027. The new setting is after Henderson’s November election.
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North Las Vegas advances two hospital groups to finalist stage
Two hospital groups will prepare proposals for a potential 135-acre campus. The city expects to select one within 90 days of its Oct. 5 announcement.
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Valencia County early voting adds three sites Oct. 17
Early voting is scheduled at the Los Lunas county offices through Oct. 16, then at four locations through Oct. 31.
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Isaias reached 80 mph as warnings stood in Oct. 8 update
A 4:23 a.m. update listed hurricane warnings for Escambia Coastal and Escambia Inland, with a storm-surge warning for the coastal zone.
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Ballard proposes 20-year review of alleged Lincoln tax charges
State Sen. Beau Ballard says he is developing a 2027 bill to review alleged Lincoln sales-tax charges on deliveries to residents in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
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Lexington names co-chairs for license-plate reader review
Mayor Linda Gorton named Allison Connelly and Timothy Johnson to lead a planned review of Lexington’s automated license-plate reader program.
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Lebanon sets Oct. 9 portal launch and Oct. 22 process start
Lebanon plans to open its development application portal Oct. 9 and begin a revised review process Oct. 22, ahead of a state law taking effect in 2027.
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MyEPWater app offers account access, with tracking limits by meter
El Paso Water’s free app supports account and payment tasks, but detailed water-use tracking and leak alerts require an advanced meter.
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Albuquerque vote shifts coalitions’ automatic city roles
The 5-4 vote changes which neighborhood groups automatically receive development notices and appeal roles. Coalitions may still appeal if they establish legal standing.
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Akron City Series moves nine football games to Saturday mornings
The reported revision shifts Weeks 8–10 games to 10 a.m. Saturdays, but the district’s linked PDF still shows the earlier schedule.
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Arcadia couple plead not guilty; bail set at $20 million each
Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang face felony charges over alleged abuse of children at their Arcadia home. A judge set bail below prosecutors’ request.
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Arizona put all 21 IFC chapters under activity suspension
A University of Arizona interim order barred activities beyond business meetings while the school investigated misconduct reports involving nearly half its Interfraternity Council chapters.