El Paso municipal candidates face Aug. 17 filing deadline
El Paso’s 2026 municipal election filing period is open through Aug. 17 at 5 p.m., with four City Council seats identified in local coverage.
Local Headlines
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Jonesboro council backs police hiring incentives amid 24 vacancies
The Jonesboro City Council endorsed new-hire incentives after records showed 24 vacant uniformed police positions against a 175-officer budget target.
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Bloomington Sets August Review of 2027 City Budget
Bloomington’s 2027 budget process will bring department presentations in August, followed by public hearings in September and expected Council approval in October.
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Brooklyn Park sets August hearings for planning applications
Brooklyn Park’s planning schedule sets an Aug. 12 Planning Commission hearing and an Aug. 24 City Council date for applications filed by July 3.
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Douglas County approves $7.5 million for Castle Rock sports complex
Douglas County commissioners approved $7.5 million for a proposed youth-sports facility in Castle Rock’s Dawson Trails development.
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Somerville Faces Aug. 31 Deadline for Police Body-Camera Funding
Somerville must expend and receive police body-camera equipment by Aug. 31 to retain state funding as the City Council weighs implementation.
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Mansfield Advances $21 Million in Water-Project Financing
Mansfield City Council advanced financing for two major water projects, authorized more than $14 million in bonds and approved fire-building pre-construction work.
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UDOT’s 2026 highway program includes the Layton corridor
UDOT’s $2.8 billion 2026 construction program includes a 2.5-mile West Davis Highway extension and other work serving the Layton area.
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San Leandro Places Police Chief on Administrative Leave
San Leandro’s official archive lists Police Chief Angela Averiett on administrative leave as questions remain about the investigation and next steps.
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Kissimmee sets Aug. 18 election with two charter amendments
Kissimmee has formally scheduled its 2026 municipal election and two proposed charter amendments for Aug. 18, giving city voters a direct decision.
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New Rochelle Advances $16 Million LINC Corridor Project
New Rochelle’s 2026 work plan makes Phase One of the state-funded LINC project a priority, with corridor and streetscape work moving toward construction.
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San Ramon Filing Deadline Passes for Mayor and Two Council Seats
San Ramon’s Aug. 7 filing deadline has passed for the mayor’s office and two council seats, with a possible extension through Aug. 12.
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Lake Forest council approves contested warehouse project
The Lake Forest City Council approved a warehouse project after residents and nearby property owners appealed an earlier planning commission decision.
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Citrus Heights approves police-department restructuring amid cost pressure
The Citrus Heights City Council approved a police-department restructuring intended to manage compensation costs and align operational responsibilities.
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Sioux City road closures continue as bridge work advances
Sioux City’s late-July road-closure list extends into August, while the city’s 6th Street Bridge reconstruction remains a central transportation project.
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Santa Barbara Begins Fiesta Street Closures for Aug. 8-9 Weekend
Santa Barbara’s 2026 Fiesta safety plan brings street closures and traffic controls around Old Mission Santa Barbara starting at 6 p.m.
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ALE, Gastonia Police Search Sundowners After Assault Complaints
State alcohol agents and Gastonia police searched Sundowners after an investigation into assault complaints, reported cocaine findings and ABC violations.
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Rancho Cordova Council Reportedly Adds $40,000 to Arena Project
Rancho Cordova’s reported $40,000 addition brings city support for a proposed sports and entertainment district to about $980,000.
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South Jordan to Host Traveling 9/11 Memorial Exhibit
South Jordan says it will host a traveling 9/11 memorial exhibit tied to the 25th anniversary of the attacks and the America 250 celebration.
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Robins Air Force Base seeks about 600 civilian workers
Robins Air Force Base and the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex are pursuing a hiring surge involving about 600 civilian positions.
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Waukegan schools prepare staffing changes before Aug. 17 start
Waukegan District 60 is preparing staffing recommendations while confirming a new food-service provider and registration help before the Aug. 17 school start.
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Garland Council Set to Decide 2026-27 Budget and Tax Rate Aug. 17
Garland City Council is scheduled to consider approval of the 2026-27 budget and tax rate Aug. 17, with a work session starting at 6 p.m.