McAllen receives $6 million grant for industrial park infrastructure
A federal grant will help McAllen plan roads, water, sewer and related improvements for its 47-acre industrial park, officials announced July 24.
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ImageI3 Plans Move to Bridgeport’s White Oaks Development
ImageI3 Engineering & Consulting plans to relocate within Bridgeport after a $342,000 interior build-out permit was issued for White Oaks.
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State selects team for Springfield’s future Regional Justice Center
Massachusetts selected the Liberty Junction Team to redevelop 125 Liberty Street in downtown Springfield for the future Roderick L. Ireland Regional Justice Center.
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Hollywood weighs taller, denser development along beach
Hollywood is considering relaxed beach-area height and density rules, with City Commission approval still required and residents voicing concerns.
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Hayward Revisits Data-Center Rules After Major Project Approval
A Hayward data-center approval is prompting a review of city development rules as officials confront the project’s reported electricity demand.
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Charleston Police Begin 2026-28 Strategic-Planning Cycle
Charleston has published a 2026-28 police strategic plan as the city’s adopted 2026 budget adds $7.76 million to Police Department funding.
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Alexandria Primary Results Remain Unofficial Without City Totals
Virginia posted unofficial results for Alexandria’s Aug. 4 dual primary, but race totals, winners, turnout and certified city results were not yet available.
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Paterson Starts $1.8 Million Foot-Patrol Program in Business Corridors
Paterson has begun adding off-duty officers to selected commercial corridors through a $1.8 million UEZ-funded foot-patrol program.
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Killeen schedules Back to School Splash Bash for Aug. 8
Killeen Parks and Recreation scheduled a back-to-school Splash Bash for Aug. 8 at Zenner Family Aquatic Center, with swimming and heat relief.
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Roseville Police License-Plate Reader Accuracy Draws Scrutiny
Residents questioned the accuracy and auditing of Roseville’s automated license-plate-reader system at a City Council meeting, but key records remain unavailable.
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Pipkin and Reed middle schools set to open Aug. 25 in Springfield
Springfield Public Schools has scheduled Pipkin and Reed middle schools to open Aug. 25, 2026, with International Baccalaureate and fine arts programs.
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Garden Grove marks final National Night Out at current police headquarters
Garden Grove’s Aug. 4 National Night Out was the last at the current police headquarters before a planned move to a new public-safety facility in fall 2026.
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Oceanside Sends Half-Cent Sales-Tax Measure to November Voters
Oceanside officials sent a proposed half-cent sales-tax increase to voters, citing police, fire, road, beach and flood-control needs. The measure remains pending.
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Pembroke Pines backs $155 million police-fire complex plan
Pembroke Pines commissioners backed development of a new police-fire complex, but the financing plan, project schedule and possible ballot question remain unresolved.
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Rancho Cucamonga Lists Six Prospective 2026 Election Candidates
Rancho Cucamonga has listed six people who pulled nomination papers for the 2026 municipal election, but filing and qualification remain unconfirmed.
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Eugene, Springfield Plan Separate Fire and EMS Departments
Eugene and Springfield plan to replace their joint fire and EMS organization with two independent departments, but key transition details remain unavailable.
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Sonoma County court clerk services move to new Santa Rosa site
Sonoma County court clerk operations began moving to 625 Administration Drive on July 20, with several hearing types shifting there July 27.
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Salem pauses new data-center development as $5.1B proposal advances
Salem has announced a one-year pause on new data-center development while the city considers zoning and infrastructure rules tied to a proposed $5.1 billion project.
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Clark County, Ashland weigh road agreement tied to Ashland Feed & Seed access
Clark County commissioners discussed whether road access serving Ashland Feed & Seed belongs with the county or should be handled through an agreement with the City of Ashland.
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Warrington Township weighs adding Bucks County property to agricultural security area
A July 8 public hearing considered a proposal involving a Warrington property identified by UPI number 49-000-NE-0047.FD-00000. The township later sought members for its agricultural security advisory committee.
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Atlantic City tourism-district police unit gets $2 million extension through October
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority approved a $2 million agreement with Atlantic City to continue the Tourism District Policing Unit through October 2026.
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Hayesville High names Kenneth Dockery athletic director
Kenneth Dockery was named athletic director at Hayesville High School in a July 20, 2026 report, bringing a reported leadership change to the school’s athletics program.