Pearland appoints Derek Dunham as police chief
Derek Dunham is Pearland’s new police chief after Johnny Spires retired following 36 years with the department. Dunham was sworn in June 15.
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Santa Clara proposal calls for 584 homes at Network Circle site
A Valley Oak Partners proposal would bring 584 homes to Network Circle, including 120 affordable apartments, 416 townhomes and 48 single-family homes.
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Dayton Opens Downtown Police Substation With 30 Officers
Dayton opened a temporary downtown police substation at 30 S. Main St., assigning 30 officers to patrol operations ahead of a planned permanent station.
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West Valley City Sets Hearing on Proposed Tax Increase
West Valley City will hold an Aug. 11 hearing on a proposed property-tax increase tied to firefighter staffing, salaries and city operations.
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Cedar Rapids advances manufacturing, housing and redevelopment projects
Cedar Rapids council actions advanced a Sub-Zero expansion, downtown redevelopment, housing and a logistics facility, with some projects tied to tax incentives.
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Torrance Adopts $583.4 Million Budget for Fiscal 2026-27
Torrance City Council adopted a $583.4 million budget that protects core services, emphasizes police and fire staffing, and delays some projects.
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Jackson Delays Decision on Downtown Parking-Meter Contract
Jackson officials will not cancel the downtown parking-meter contract yet while the city attorney reviews the financial and legal consequences.
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Thornton Cleanup Target Set for Former Shopping Center
Thornton expects active cleanup at the former shopping center to finish in July 2026 while it prepares a two-phase process to seek a developer.
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Waco Child Survives Septic Shock as Typhus Cases Rise
A 12-year-old Waco athlete survived septic shock after flea-borne typhus led to six days of treatment at McLane Children’s Hospital.
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Connecticut Seeks $2 Million for Bridgeport Remington Site
A state funding request would support redevelopment and shot-tower rehabilitation at Bridgeport’s former Remington Arms facility on Barnum Avenue.
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Team Selected for Proposed Justice Center in Downtown Springfield
Massachusetts selected the Liberty Junction Team to develop a proposed regional justice center at 125 Liberty Street in downtown Springfield.
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Macon-Bibb backs 2027 housing initiative application
Macon-Bibb commissioners approved an application for Georgia’s 2027 housing cohort as Pleasant Hill Landing construction continues and public input stays open.
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Salinas Voters to Decide Fate of Four Tenant Rules in 2026
A referendum petition with sufficient signatures will put Salinas’ repeal of four tenant and rental ordinances before voters on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Killeen Police Evidence Building Moves Toward Summer Construction
Killeen’s police evidence-storage project has completed schematic design and entered construction-document work, with a $4.77 million project budget.
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Denton budget process advances after Aug. 8 council workshop
Denton City Council began detailed review of the proposed 2026 budget, tax rate and capital program, with another council session scheduled Aug. 18.
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Springfield approves $5.3 million Axon body-camera contract
Springfield City Council approved a 10-year Axon contract for 285 police body cameras, replacing the department’s WatchGuard system used since 2021.
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Garden Grove Police Facility Set for Fall 2026 Completion
Garden Grove’s Civic Center project is scheduled to complete its new police facility and parking structure in fall 2026, with park work planned for 2027.
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Murfreesboro adopts $782 million fiscal 2027 budget without tax increase
Murfreesboro City Council approved a $782 million fiscal 2027 budget on June 4, keeping the property-tax rate unchanged and directing $3.8 million to new vehicles.
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Shreveport City Council schedules Aug. 11 meeting
Shreveport City Council is scheduled to meet Aug. 11 at Government Plaza, with an administrative conference set for the previous day.
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Goodyear Updates Development Rules as Growth Plans Move Ahead
Goodyear adopted 2024 International Technical Codes as city leaders continue planning infrastructure, mobility improvements and growth around GSQ.
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College Station approves $4.26M utility contract for Highway 6 work
College Station approved a $4.26 million contract for the second phase of utility relocations required for TxDOT’s Highway 6 widening project.
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Abilene Data-Center Growth Tests Housing, Streets and Police Capacity
Abilene’s Stargate data-center expansion is driving economic growth while adding pressure to housing, police staffing and major street-repair needs.