North Las Vegas schedules Aug. 8 back-to-school giveaway
North Las Vegas will offer free school supplies and haircuts Aug. 8, but children must attend and supplies will be distributed first come, first served.
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Durham Planning Commission Meeting Set for Aug. 11
Durham’s Planning Commission is scheduled for Aug. 11, following City Council meetings on Aug. 3 and a preservation hearing on Aug. 4.
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Newark Begins North Ward Park Improvements After Six Years of Preparation
Construction has begun on a long-prepared Newark North Ward park project, moving the public-space investment from planning into its next phase.
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Anaheim adopts 2026-27 budget with public safety maintained
Anaheim adopted its 2026-27 budget for the year beginning July 1, citing continued revenue growth, debt retirement and no operational service freezes.
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Honolulu Voter Centers Open Until 7 p.m. for Hawaii Primary
Honolulu voters can use two full-time service centers, register the same day and submit ballots as Hawaii’s primary election takes place Saturday.
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Henderson holds annual Purple Heart Day ceremony downtown
Henderson and Purple Heart Veterans Chapter 730 held the city’s annual National Purple Heart Day ceremony Aug. 7 at Purple Heart Plaza.
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Wichita Names Michael Mire as Next Fire Chief
Michael Mire will take command of the Wichita Fire Department on Aug. 24, succeeding retiring Chief Elizabeth Snow after a national search.
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Arlington Begins Construction on East Arlington Water Tower
Arlington has started construction on a 2.5-million-gallon water tower near the East Arlington Police Services Center, with completion targeted for late 2027.
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24/7 I-70 shoulder closures continue near Aurora interchange
CDOT says 24/7 I-70 shoulder closures remain near Aurora’s Aerotropolis interchange, with overnight work and a westbound traffic shift ahead.
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Bakersfield water rates rise under schedule beginning July 1
Bakersfield’s adopted water-rate schedule sets a $1.99 volumetric charge starting July 1, 2026, with additional increases through 2029.
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APS board holds Aug. 5 meeting as 2026-27 school year begins
The Albuquerque Public Schools board met Aug. 5 as the 2026-27 school year began, but the available record does not show specific votes or final actions.
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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.
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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.