Aircraft Paint Hangar Construction Set to Begin at Amarillo Airport
Construction of a new aircraft paint hangar at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is scheduled to begin Aug. 14 after a city lease approval.
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Fayetteville activates voluntary Stage 1 water restrictions
Fayetteville’s Public Works Commission activated voluntary Stage 1 water restrictions July 19, asking customers to cut nonessential treated-water use.
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Ground Breaks on 340-Unit Park Square Yonkers Project
Titan Real Estate Development and Yonkers officials marked the July 21 groundbreaking for a seven-story, 340-apartment project at 1 Loehr Place.
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Modesto Walmart Proposal Moves Past Initial CEQA Review
The proposed east-side Walmart would include a 181,128-square-foot store, fuel station and two future commercial parcels at 4000 Oakdale Road.
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Baton Rouge Closes Comment Period on 2026 Housing Plan
Baton Rouge officials closed public comment on a draft 2026 plan covering four federal programs for housing, homelessness and community development.
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Cape Coral Secures $2.65 Million for Road and Police Projects
Cape Coral will receive $2.65 million in state appropriations for NE 24th Avenue improvements and a police emergency-response vehicle.
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Richmond Council Advances $120 Million Fire-Station Bond
Richmond council unanimously advanced a $120 million bond for aging fire stations, sending the proposal toward a November 2026 vote.
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Elgin College’s $28.5 Million Manufacturing Center Set to Open
Elgin Community College plans to open its 150,000-square-foot Manufacturing and Technology Center in August, with a grand opening set for Sept. 24.
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Conroe Flock-camera proposals remain tabled ahead of ballot deadline
Conroe council tabled two Flock-camera proposals July 23. Members planned to revisit a ballot measure before the Aug. 17 deadline.
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League City to Present Proposed FY2027 Tax Rate Aug. 11
League City will present its certified property-tax roll and proposed FY2027 tax rate Aug. 11, ahead of public hearings and adoption votes.
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Lowell Keeps 360-Day Data-Center Moratorium in Place
Lowell’s temporary data-center moratorium remains a major citywide dispute as officials study effects on water, roads, schools and emergency services.
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Hartford Police Oversight Changes Remain Under Consideration
A proposed Hartford ordinance would expand access to police records and subpoena authority for civilian oversight, but no final council action is established.
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Cambridge Council Temporarily Restores ShotSpotter After July Shooting
Cambridge councilors temporarily restored ShotSpotter after a fatal July 4 shooting, reversing a May vote to end the gunfire-detection system.
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Arvada Council Approves Candelas Rezoning, Climate Plan
Arvada City Council approved rezoning for three Candelas parcels, added wildlife review conditions and unanimously adopted the city’s 2026 climate plan.
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Concord Council Approves Navy Deal for 2,422-Acre Reuse Site
Concord leaders unanimously approved a Navy term sheet covering price and payment terms for the former Naval Weapons Station redevelopment.
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Vallejo budget plan targets 44 vacant positions and 10 jobs
The Vallejo City Council approved a modified budget-cut scenario aimed at a projected $10.7 million deficit, including 10 job cuts and 44 vacant positions.
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Rochester’s Downtown Infrastructure Program Moves Into 2026
Rochester is beginning a coordinated downtown infrastructure program tied to Mayo’s expansion, with work planned across streets, utilities and public spaces through 2030.
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Huntington Beach Approves Overdue Housing Plan After Court Penalties
The Huntington Beach City Council approved its overdue 2021-2029 Housing Element in a 5-2 vote after state litigation and escalating court penalties.
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Brownsville Data-Center Hearing Outcome Remains Unclear
A proposed data center in a former Walmart building near the Port of Brownsville had a scheduled hearing, but no public decision or final project terms are identified.
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Chattanooga Wilcox Bridge Replacement Set for Late 2026 Start
Chattanooga’s $54.5 million Wilcox Boulevard Bridge replacement remains in pre-construction, with work expected to start in late 2026.
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Providence agency allocates $3.4 million for three housing projects
The Providence Redevelopment Agency approved Housing Trust Fund awards for projects in South Providence, Mount Hope and the West End.
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Oxnard Voters Will Decide on Half-Cent Sales Tax Renewal
Oxnard voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to renew an existing half-cent sales tax expected to generate about $20 million a year for city services.