San Antonio ISD confirms Adrian Bustillos as superintendent
San Antonio ISD confirmed Adrian Bustillos on July 20. He is expected to start in August as the district faces enrollment and budget pressures.
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Fordham Road Bus-Lane Redesign Begins in the Bronx
Construction is underway on Fordham Road’s Bronx bus-lane redesign, which will change curb access and traffic lanes while targeting faster trips for 130,000 riders.
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North Las Vegas Opens 2026-27 Affordable Housing Grant Applications
North Las Vegas has opened 2026-27 affordable housing grant applications for qualified organizations, with required pre-application and final deadlines in December.
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Portland Council set to vote on RICAP 11 zoning-code package
Portland City Council is scheduled to consider RICAP 11 on July 30, a pending zoning-code package involving parking, businesses, shelters and permits.
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Rock Valley gets more than $22 million for flood-damaged home buyouts
FEMA has obligated more than $22 million for Rock Valley’s voluntary flood-home buyout project, with 123 properties planned for demolition and open space.
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Appeals Court Leaves Trump Mail-Voting Order Blocked in 23 States
The First Circuit left key Trump mail-voting and citizenship-list provisions blocked in 23 states and Washington, D.C., as the 2026 election case continues.
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U.S. Sets August 19 Start for 50% Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods
New duties on selected Canadian goods are scheduled to begin August 19, with U.S. shoppers and businesses watching costs, exemptions and trade talks.
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Dolton Residents Could Qualify for Cook County Storm Aid
Dolton households affected by 2025 storms could seek up to $2,000 from Cook County, but applications and final eligibility rules are not yet available.
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Corpus Christi council to consider $20 beach permit July 28
Corpus Christi City Council is set to consider raising the annual beach parking permit from $12 to $20 on July 28, with a possible January 2027 start.
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Jonesville’s 2026 candidate field appears uncontested for now
Yadkin County’s posted list shows Anita Darnell for mayor and Andy Green and Scott Darnell for two council seats ahead of the November 3 election.
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Nevada Law Requires Heat Mitigation in Las Vegas’ Master Plan
Nevada’s new heat-planning law applies to Las Vegas, where officials are weighing shade, water access, cooling spaces and long-term tree goals.
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Aurora-APS water dispute remains unresolved as drought restrictions continue
Aurora’s Stage 1 drought restrictions remain active as Aurora Water flags nine APS sites and the district cites an approved conservation plan.
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EEOC Proposes Ending Recurring Race and Sex Workforce Reports
The EEOC voted 2-1 to propose ending recurring demographic reports, but current filing rules remain in effect while the agency takes public comments.
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Education Department Removes Title VI Disparate-Impact Rules
A July 23 federal rule removes Title VI disparate-impact provisions for federally funded education programs while keeping protections against intentional discrimination.
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Jupiter Residents Could Keep Free Beach Parking Under Revised County Plan
Palm Beach County dropped its proposed resident fee, but Jupiter pass rules, visitor charges and the planned October 1 start date remain unresolved.
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Orange County school-zone speed cameras are coming: What Orlando-area drivers should know
Orlando-area drivers will face two separate school-camera programs, with Orlando warnings starting August 11, 2026, and Orange County cameras planned for January 2027.
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Lenoir City faces Jan. 1 deadline to replace police database access
Lenoir City faces a Jan. 1, 2027, deadline to replace police NCIC support as officials dispute county funding requests and weigh a possible TBI arrangement.
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Montross Gas & Diesel Watch: Regular $3.989, Diesel $5.199
A Montross 7-Eleven lists regular gas at $3.989 and diesel at $5.199. Regular is near Virginia’s average, while diesel is about 8 cents lower.
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Richmond Council to consider 1% school-construction tax referendum
Richmond City Council will consider a proposed 1% sales-tax referendum for school construction on July 27; voters could decide in November if the measure advances.
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FDA expands Cyclospora outbreak to nine states as lettuce recall continues
The FDA reports 1,947 illnesses and at least 98 hospitalizations as officials investigate recalled iceberg lettuce linked to a nine-state Cyclospora outbreak.
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Delta Planning Commission schedules Aug. 12 hearing on zone-change request
Delta City posted notice of an Aug. 12 public hearing on a pending zone-change request, with the hearing at 6:50 p.m. before the regular 7 p.m. meeting.
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Baton Rouge utility costs remain unsettled after Landry-Entergy pledge
A voluntary pledge says large data centers should cover project-related power costs, but Baton Rouge Entergy customers still face open Louisiana regulatory questions.