Midland advances more than $10 million in Briarwood Avenue improvements
The Midland Development Corporation approved an agreement with the city for Briarwood Avenue improvements reported at more than $9 million, plus contingency.
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Waco weighs cuts to close projected $10.7 million budget gap
Waco officials are considering service-hour cuts, hiring restraints and reduced economic-development funding as they address a projected $10.7 million gap.
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Pomona Moves $56,928 for Police and Fire Station Upgrades
Pomona approved moving $56,928 in general funds to energy-efficiency upgrades at the Police Station and Fire Station 181.
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Savannah tentatively sets 2026 millage rate for 3% tax increase
Savannah tentatively set a 2026 millage rate that would raise city property taxes by 3%. Two public hearings are scheduled for Aug. 13.
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Olathe adopts plan guiding future growth and development
Olathe adopted its Elevate Olathe Comprehensive Plan on April 21, setting the framework for future growth while development reviews continue into August and September.
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Construction Begins on North Central College Riverwalk Park
Construction is underway at 430 S. Washington St. for a planned park connecting the DuPage River, Washington Street and North Central College.
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Bellevue Extends Old Bellevue Development Rules Through 2027
Bellevue City Council unanimously extended temporary development rules for Old Bellevue’s Main Street corridor, keeping the interim measures in place through February 2027.
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Sunnyvale Adopts 2026-27 Budget With Staffing, Cybersecurity Plans
Sunnyvale City Council adopted the 2026-27 budget June 1, adding three full-time positions and funding technology, cybersecurity and service priorities.
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Lakewood Council Names Five City Manager Finalists
Lakewood City Council selected five finalists after a national search for the next city manager, but the city has not released their names or a hiring timeline.
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Macon officials break ground on arena targeted for late 2028
Macon-Bibb County officials have started construction on a new arena targeted to open in late 2028, with officials linking the project to civic events and development.
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Wyandotte County adopts 2026 budget with higher property taxes
The Unified Government adopted Wyandotte County’s 2026 budget on Oct. 8, including property-tax increases for residents of Kansas City, Kansas.
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Independent audit documents Salinas Measure G spending
A newly reported independent audit examined Salinas’ 2025 Measure G spending, giving residents an accountability update on a city revenue stream.
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Corona Closes Applications for 2026 Police Recruitment
Corona ended applications for its 2026 police-officer recruitment Aug. 4, citing growth in housing, retail, commercial and office development.
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Denton Sets Aug. 18 Hearing on Annexation Near Ganzer Road
Denton City Council will hear a petition to voluntarily annex about 3.27 acres near Ganzer Road and Chinn Road at an Aug. 18 public hearing.
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Lancaster Holds National Night Out on The BLVD
Lancaster and its police department held National Night Out on The BLVD on Aug. 6, combining public-safety outreach with family programming.
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Murfreesboro advances $54.7 million Cherry Lane extension
Murfreesboro City Council advanced Phase 3 of the Cherry Lane Extension, a proposed I-840 interchange project intended to improve northwest-city connections.
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Fort Collins police expected to seek $4.2 million more in 2027 budget
Fort Collins Police Services is expected to request $4.2 million more for 2027 as city officials develop the 2027–28 biennial budget.
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Surprise Seeks Artist for $165,000 Police-Substation Artwork
Surprise is seeking an artist for a $165,000 exterior artwork project at a planned police substation near 163rd Avenue and West San Ysidro Road.
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Cary adopts $579.6 million FY2027 budget with public-safety expansion
Cary Town Council adopted a $579.6 million FY2027 budget with $111 million for public safety, 33 new positions and design work for two fire stations.
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Elk Grove approves $11.15 million purchase for future city growth
The Elk Grove City Council approved buying three commercial properties near City Hall, including a Studio Court office building for future city and police expansion.
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Rock Hill approves proposed $1.5B Octapharma campus
Rock Hill City Council unanimously approved the latest agreement for Octapharma’s proposed $1.5 billion campus at the former Panthers site.
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Southfield approves $65.1M plan for 305 apartments at former Blue Cross campus
Southfield City Council approved a $65.1 million plan to convert two former office towers into 305 workforce-housing apartments and mixed-use space.