Cary audit puts public spending, oversight and council accountability under new scrutiny
Cary’s state audit found weak spending controls and referred some matters for investigation as officials face pressure to document corrective action.
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Waltham warns residents to avoid Hardy Pond amid cyanobacteria advisory
Waltham’s July 16 warning remains relevant: Hardy Pond was still on the state advisory list July 24, with swimming, boating, fishing and pet access prohibited.
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ADEM Filing Lists Planned Chick-fil-A Site at Millbrook’s 17 Springs
A July 14 ADEM filing lists a planned Chick-fil-A site at Millbrook’s Marketplace at 17 Springs, but no construction or opening date is confirmed.
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Bloomington sewer work, bridge project enter new phases
Bloomington sewer work continues near Fremont Avenue as a scheduled American Boulevard closure and bridge-project traffic controls approach this week.
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Elk Grove council weighs Historic Main Street planning rules
Elk Grove officials discussed renaming and updating the Old Town planning area on July 22, but no new zoning or business rules were approved.
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Cape Coral’s Seven Islands project faces scrutiny after mangrove removal
Work stopped after protected mangroves were removed at Cape Coral’s Seven Islands project. Restoration, federal review and further city approvals remain unresolved.
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Garland’s Proposed Budget Would Raise Average Utility Bill by $7.13
Garland’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget could add about $7.13 to the average monthly residential utility bill, with final rates still pending.
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Glendale’s First GRASP Application Window Closed: What Happens Next
Glendale’s first GRASP rental-assistance window closed July 20. The city will review eligibility, create a ranked list, and assess whether funds allow another round.
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Irving Receives Approval for $35.6M North Delaware Creek Work
Irving received approval for $35.6 million in state financing to advance North Delaware Creek flood work, including culvert, channel and utility upgrades.
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Midland ISD authorizes lawsuit challenging Texas school-finance system
Midland ISD trustees authorized a constitutional challenge to Texas school funding and recapture, but no court has changed local taxes or school finance.
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Thornton seeks input on Colorado Boulevard bike facilities by July 31
Thornton residents, commuters and corridor users can weigh in by July 31 on possible protected bike facilities along an 8.25-mile stretch of Colorado Boulevard.
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Portland Planning Commission Sends Central City Zoning Plan to Council
Portland’s Planning Commission unanimously recommended Central City zoning amendments on July 14, moving the pending proposal to City Council for review.
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Chicago Lead Pipe Costs Face Scrutiny as Funding and Law Arrive
Chicago’s lead-line replacements cost far more than nearby suburbs, while a new Illinois law and public funding could affect access, pace and accountability.
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Clarksville adopts FY27 budget with $1.01 property-tax rate
Clarksville’s FY2026-27 budget sets a $1.01 property-tax rate, authorizes $178.7 million in General Fund spending and delays several major projects.
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US-72 East construction brings overnight lane closures in Huntsville
Huntsville drivers should expect overnight lane closures on US-72 East in Chapman Mountain as ALDOT widens paved shoulders and resurfaces a 1.2-mile section.
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Brightline train hits vehicle at Fort Lauderdale crossing as police investigate
A southbound Brightline train struck a vehicle near Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, seriously injuring the driver as police investigate the crash.
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Akron advances proposed Highland Square safety district assessment
Akron City Council advanced a proposed Highland Square district that could assess affected property owners about $100,000 a year for security and upkeep.
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Glendale drivers face 107th Avenue closure during Northern Parkway work
A 107th Avenue closure south of Northern Avenue continues through August 3 while crews connect utilities and install temporary traffic signals.
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Waco residents can review the city’s 2025 drinking-water report
Waco’s 2025 water report says the city met drinking-water standards, had no E. coli or MCL violations, and reported estimated system water loss of 6.6%.
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Cape Coral sends $596,144 Yacht Club gas proposal back
Cape Coral City Council sent a proposed $596,144 natural-gas extension back for cost and funding answers before deciding whether the Yacht Club project advances.
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Grapeview Port Reassigns Waterfront Parking, Sets Aug. 18 Meeting
The Port of Grapeview has reassigned restroom-area spaces for special uses, warned of towing and directed overnight boaters to a lot across Grapeview Loop Road.
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Monticello Keeps North Francis Street Lane Closures After July 20 Target
Monticello’s North Francis Street restrictions continued after the July 20 target, with daytime tree clearing and culvert work slowing travel between Main Street and city limits.