Nacogdoches County drought update + Extreme Heat Warning: resident checklist
Drought.gov shows 0 people affected by drought (Data Valid 07/21/26). NWS warned Nacogdoches–Angelina of extreme heat (TXZ152/TXZ165); TFS is building a new office.
Local Headlines
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El Paso City Council updates water planning for Meta’s Northeast data center
El Paso City Council work session on July 6 addressed concerns about El Paso Water’s projected Meta data-center water use in Northeast El Paso.
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Honolulu charter amendments finalized for November ballot: empty-homes tax
Honolulu HI – Hawaiʻi Public Radio says the Honolulu Charter Commission will send about 20 charter questions to voters Nov. 3, including a weakened empty-homes tax.
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Clinton IA data center fight shifts from moratorium vote to draft zoning rules
Clinton IA – A June 12 first-reading moratorium vote failed. Now a July 15 special Plan Commission meeting will review draft data-center zoning.
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Charles River cyanobacteria advisory in effect for Needham to West Roxbury
Boston Public Health is urging people and pets to avoid Charles River contact between Kendrick St in Needham and Spring St in West Roxbury while testing continues.
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Gray, ME Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA’s Portland metro averages jump (regular & diesel, July 23)
Gray, ME Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA’s Portland-metro averages rose for both regular gas and diesel on July 23—compare prices before you fill up.
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Pennsauken Planning Board to Review July 28 Apartments, Café, Subdivision
Pennsauken’s Planning Board agenda for July 28 reviews apartment proposals, a small café/apartment conversion, and a subdivision—plus side-yard setback relief.
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Elmira City Council agenda (July 13): Fire overtime, LEAD and CDBG audit bills
Elmira’s July 13 City Council agenda includes Fire Department overtime approvals for two 2026 pay blocks and LEAD and CDBG audit bills.
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Modesto Superfund cleanup: $2M DTSC settlement to reimburse state costs
Modesto CA – DTSC says a July 7 consent decree makes a $2 million settlement court-approved to reimburse state Superfund cleanup costs tied to Halford’s Cleaners.
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Fontana Water: Advice Letter 632 effective July 20—what may change on bills
Fontana CA – SGV Water’s Advice Letter 632 takes effect July 20, 2026 for the Fontana Water Company division, with CPUC bill-impact examples for July 2026.
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FDA asks infant formula makers to strengthen safeguards after botulism
United States Public Health and Disease Watch – On July 13, FDA asked formula makers for stronger supplier oversight after botulism cases; CDC shares safer prep steps.
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FAA warns thunderstorms could slow flights today—how U.S. travelers can check official airport status (July 23, 2026)
United States Severe Weather and Travel Disruptions – FAA’s July 23 report flags Atlanta, Charlotte, south Florida and Denver. Learn what to check before you go.
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Austin City Council reviews $6.6B proposed budget: taxes, fees, and key dates
Austin TX – Proposed $6.6B budget includes a $0.57953 property-tax rate; typical homeowner +$14.49/month. Tax-rate hearing July 30, adoption Aug. 12-14.
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Tampa Council delays Rays stadium financing again as land-use step returns
Tampa City Council on July 23 blocked a first future-land-use change tied to the Rays stadium district, while Axios reports a financing vote was delayed again.
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NJ TRANSIT’s World Cup after-action report: Newark Penn and EWR takeaways
NJ TRANSIT’s July 21 after-action report says future MetLife-scale events should plan around a 20,000-passenger, two-hour demand threshold—takeaways for Newark Penn riders.
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GAO: Fraud-risk and improper-payment gaps persist in VA Community Care, Medicare Advantage
GAO says VA Community Care and Medicare Advantage still lack comprehensive fraud-risk assessments and controls, leaving FY2025 improper-payment estimates exposed.
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DOJ restarts targeted HSR “Second Request” reviews: deal-timeline impact
United States Evening Breaking National Update – DOJ returns to targeted HSR “Second Request” reviews with a model timing agreement to prioritize document production.
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Weekend commute warning for Sherman Oaks drivers: Southbound I-405 lane reductions run July 24–27
Sherman Oaks CA – Caltrans’ extended weekend work will cut southbound I-405 to two lanes through the U.S. 101 connectors July 24–27 and close key ramps.
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Colorado Springs City Council set to consider new stormwater enforcement rules—and a Marconi Heights zoning map tweak for a water-tank site
Colorado Springs City Council meets July 14 to consider stormwater “PCMs” rules and a Marconi Heights zoning change for a Utilities water-tank site.
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Whitman County primary ballots: Colfax voter deadlines (Aug. 4, 8 p.m.)
Colfax-area voters should get their Aug. 4 primary ballots starting July 17. If none by July 24, contact Whitman County. Return by Aug. 4 at 8 p.m.
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SF Planning Commission certifies final EIR for proposed PG&E power asset acquisition—what it means for public power talks
San Francisco, CA — On July 9, 2026, the Planning Commission certified the Final EIR for proposed PG&E asset acquisition—a CEQA milestone for public power talks.
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HHS Final Rule Ends Title VI Disparate-Impact Liability; Appendix B Rescinded
United States Evening Courts and Rights Update — HHS OCR finalizes Title VI changes ending disparate-impact liability and rescinds Appendix B, shifting focus to intentional discrimination.