CapMetro strike risk grows: authorization follows training, pay disputes
Austin TX – CapMetro bus workers authorized a potential strike after disputes over training, wages and bonuses, raising reliability concerns for fixed routes.
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Port St. Lucie wrongful-death suit: verify Urban Air case filing
Port St. Lucie residents can confirm where the Urban Air wrongful-death case was filed after the Dec. 6 crash—using Broward and St. Lucie clerk portals.
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Tinley Park water bills: ICC’s July 14 forum on Illinois American Water rate request
Tinley Park IL residents can weigh in as the ICC reviews Illinois American Water’s proposed water and sewer rate changes in docket P2026-0127 after the July 14 forum.
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DOJ deal with South Carolina protects Aug. 11 military/overseas ballots
DOJ says South Carolina will send UOCAVA ballots by Aug. 1, contact voters by July 24, and require returns by Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. ET (runoff Aug. 25 if necessary).
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NJ MVC glitch registered ~6,600 noncitizens; DOJ seeks voter-roll records
New Jersey says a Motor Vehicle software error led to about 6,600 noncitizens being improperly registered to vote (June 2023–2024). DOJ reportedly wants detailed records tied to the error.
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Yonkers Planning Board agenda (July 8): housing, waterfront, self-storage
Yonkers NY – The Planning Board meets July 8 at 5:30 p.m. to review 60 Alexander St housing, Extell waterfront changes, and a self-storage plan.
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Avon Town Council: Foundation Ballpark sewer quote & Lennar bond ordinance
On July 23, Avon Town Council will consider awarding a required Foundation Ballpark sewer-connection quote and introduce Ordinance 2026-10 for Lennar Phase II bonds.
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Broadway Ave closure shift on Evansville’s west side as EWSU shifts water work
Evansville drivers: Broadway will reopen between Barker and Tekoppel starting Wednesday, July 15—while EWSU shifts the closure and detours elsewhere. Check updates.
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Ebola in DRC: cases and deaths rise as outbreak reaches Haut-Uele, Tshopo
Last 14 days show Ebola (Bundibugyo) widening in the DRC—2,473 confirmed cases and 999 deaths as Haut-Uele and Tshopo report health-zone spread.
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BIS moves UAE to EAR Country Group A:5, expanding STA; limited license-free
BIS says the UAE shifted to EAR Country Group A:5 on July 10, 2026. A July 14 Federal Register rule expands some STA and limited license-free options.
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U.S. DDTC interim rule shifts suppressor exports from ITAR to Commerce
July 22, 2026: DDTC’s interim rule would shift select suppressors from ITAR to Commerce controls, effective Nov. 20, 2026; comments due Aug. 24.
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Moreno Valley extreme heat alert July 23–July 27: Cooling centers & heat illness signs
Moreno Valley CA – NWS Extreme Heat Warning runs July 23–July 27. Here’s where to cool down and RUHS signs of heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion.
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Durham-area schools pull fresh produce from lunch menus as cyclosporiasis cases rise
Durham NC – Durham Public Schools and Wake County schools are temporarily changing lunch menus as cyclosporiasis rises. Here’s what to expect and how to reduce risk.
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Corsicana airport electrical upgrades: TxDOT sets July 16, 1 PM bid opening
Corsicana TX – TxDOT aviation addenda list a July 16, 2026, 1:00 PM bid opening for C. David Campbell Field electrical upgrades, including LED runway lights.
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DC BZA hearing July 22: fast-food special exception at 3831 Georgia Ave NW
DC Office of Zoning held a virtual BZA hearing July 22, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. for Application 21462 at 3831 Georgia Ave NW—here’s how testimony works.
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Sierra Madre CA Gas & Diesel Watch: LA–Long Beach gas & diesel nudge up (AAA)
Sierra Madre CA Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA’s LA–Long Beach proxy shows regular $5.623/gal and diesel $6.977/gal (7/23/26)—both up since yesterday.
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Fayetteville PWC July 22 agenda: Lift Station 33 repair and relay switchboards
Fayetteville Public Works Commission’s July 22 agenda includes a Lift Station 33 structural repair award, relay control switchboard buys, and budget ordinance updates.
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City of Bryan adopts 2026 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan—HUD due Aug. 16
Bryan adopted its 2026 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan on July 14 and authorized submission to HUD no later than Aug. 16: $879,263 CDBG and $365,951.30 HOME.
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Fontana City Council adopts sewer-fee authority, routes charges to tax bills
Fontana CA – On July 14, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1993 and Resolution No. 2026-070, routing sewer charges onto San Bernardino County property-tax bills.
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Colorado Connector plan: 2029 starter trains and a possible Nov. 2026 sales-tax vote
Denver-area residents will see a 2029 starter rail plan—and a possible Nov. 2026 sales-tax vote—if Colorado Connector’s board advances funding.
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East Garner Road closure starts July 13 for ~45 days: Complete 540 Phase 2
Raleigh NC – East Garner Road between Auburn Knightdale Road and Rock Quarry Road closes around July 13 for about 45 days for Complete 540 Phase 2.
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Plano ISD Virtual Academy + Texas guidance for 2027–28: what families should watch next
Plano families planning full-time virtual/hybrid options: TEA’s July 2 letter sets 2027–28 campus authorization rules, plus July 22/29 deadlines tied to 2026–27.