San Diego Secures Nearly $12 Million for Oak Park Stormwater Project
San Diego secured an $11.98 million disaster-recovery award for Oak Park stormwater improvements tied to the January 2024 floods and Chollas Creek.
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Savannah region watches proposed Effingham OpenAI data center
A proposed OpenAI data center near Savannah would bring major power demand, tax incentives and infrastructure questions, while key reviews remain ahead.
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East Lake Community Resource Hub Opens in Chattanooga
Chattanooga’s first Community Resource Hub is operating in East Lake, offering free general access to city services, computers, kiosks, referrals, and partner resources.
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Lewis County’s digital 911 upgrade reaches Vanceburg-area callers
Lewis County completed its Next Generation 911 transition on July 15, adding digital infrastructure, improved caller-location mapping and enhanced Text-to-911 access.
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St. Lucie County’s FY2027 budget plan puts roads, safety and growth in focus
St. Lucie County’s FY2026-27 budget recommendation puts roads, stormwater, public safety and growth costs in focus for Port St. Lucie residents.
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Montgomery Council Delays $375M Bond Vote Again
Montgomery’s City Council carried over three bond-related actions, leaving a proposed $375 million borrowing plan unresolved as residents seek more details.
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Olathe sewer project reaches late-July target window, impacts continue
Olathe’s late-July sewer milestone near Dennis Avenue is only one project phase; lift-station work, trail restoration and Cedar Lake Park impacts continue.
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Ashtabula County Reports Two Measles Cases, Tracks Potential Exposures
Ashtabula County health officials are tracking potential measles exposures at three locations and urging people to check immunity records and call ahead for care.
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Merriam’s short-term-rental buffer is back after the World Cup pause
Merriam’s temporary short-term-rental buffer pause ended after July 25. The city says qualifying licenses inside the 1,000-foot buffer expired July 26.
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Prescott Valley Flood Damage Keeps Monsoon Drainage in Focus
Prescott Valley flooding on July 20-21 damaged apartments and vehicles, prompted rescues and cleanup, and keeps monsoon-season risks in view.
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Ames Drainage Project Lists Apparent Low Bidder After July Flooding
Ames lists JC Midwest Services as the apparent low bidder for drainage work at three low points, while Duff Avenue and Sixth Street remain deferred.
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Austin budget review leaves tax and fee changes unresolved
Austin City Council discussed a proposed $6.6 billion FY 2026-27 budget July 28, but tax, fee and spending decisions remain open before the July 30 hearing.
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Laredo seeks federal review after flood-displaced buoys disrupt bridge traffic
Laredo officials seek federal review and new safeguards after Rio Grande flooding pushed buoy sections toward international bridges and delayed trade traffic.
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McAllen Wins $6 Million Grant for Proposed Industrial Park
McAllen received a $6 million federal grant for infrastructure at a proposed 47-acre industrial park, but construction and tenants are not guaranteed.
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SH-11 crash renews Kay County concerns as Kaw City project remains years away
Blackwell-area drivers use SH-11 toward Kaw City, where a July 15 crash renewed attention on a planned 3.91-mile safety reconstruction now listed for 2028.
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Camarillo US 101 Lane Plan, Bus Replacements Are Not Imminent
Camarillo is included in future plans for a northbound US 101 project and 16 Camarillo Area Transit vehicle replacements, but neither is imminent.
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North Port moves toward proposed 18-month data center moratorium
North Port commissioners directed staff to prepare a future vote on a proposed 18-month data center moratorium; no pause or ban is in effect.
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Summerville council delays proposed downtown entertainment district vote again
Summerville Town Council delayed a final vote on a proposed downtown entertainment district, seeking more resident and business input before possible August action.
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Upland Avenue reconstruction brings lane reductions through spring 2028
Lubbock drivers should expect lane reductions, detours and a 35-mph work-zone limit on Upland Avenue between 82nd Street and just south of 98th Street.
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Salley property owners can challenge Aiken County reassessment notices
Salley property owners should review their 2026 Aiken County reassessment notice, check the valuation and classification, and track the 90-day objection window.
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Lodi Adopts Downtown Plan, but Construction Still Needs Future Approvals
Lodi adopted a downtown framework for housing, streets, mobility and preservation on June 3, but funding, zoning and project approvals still lie ahead.
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Providence Schools Return to Local Control With Accountability Test Ahead
Providence schools returned to local control July 1. A new RIDE report cites progress but leaves unfinished work on academics, attendance and governance.