La Salle County voters will decide whether to enable a Southwest Texas College campus in Cotulla
A November 2026 annexation vote could authorize Southwest Texas College to levy property taxes for a planned Cotulla campus and related startup costs.
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Hooksett council approves Quimby Mountain stewardship plan after abutter concerns
The Hooksett Town Council approved a stewardship plan for Quimby Mountain on July 22, 2026, while coverage of the meeting highlighted concerns raised by abutting property owners.
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Ogemaw County road officials cite severe-weather damage and advance 2026-29 transportation planning
The Ogemaw County Road Commission temporarily closed all seasonal roads after severe-weather impacts and identified transportation planning for 2026 and 2027-2029.
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Kasson asked residents to reduce electricity use during an urgent July repair
The City of Kasson asked residents to reduce electricity use during a Friday afternoon repair on July 17, 2026, warning that the work could increase the risk of power loss.
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Jefferson City weighs tax abatements for 180-unit apartment project
The Jefferson City Council considered tax abatements for a proposed 180-unit apartment project and separately reviewed the city’s 2026 Community Development Block Grant action plan.
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Washington Parish approves cost-sharing agreement for Cecil Payner Road rehabilitation
Washington Parish adopted Resolution 26-1508 on July 13, authorizing a 50/50 agreement with Tangipahoa Parish for Cecil Payner Road drainage, culvert and rehabilitation work.
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Grapeland ISD names new superintendent after 2026 leadership transition
Grapeland ISD named Dr. Jerry Gibson its superintendent lone finalist on June 8, 2026. A later district homepage announcement welcomes Dr. Kelly O’Sullivan as the new superintendent, but the available records do not show the final appointment date, terms or start date.
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St. James invites residents to weigh in on Armstrong Boulevard and Fifth Avenue project
St. James has invited residents to an engagement session for a planned active-transportation project at Armstrong Boulevard North and 5th Avenue North.
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Louisiana law directs landscaping funds to Hammond and Tangipahoa Parish
Act 961, enacted July 1 during Louisiana’s 2026 regular session, names the City of Hammond for landscaping funding and also provides funding for Tangipahoa Parish Government.
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Stuart begins major Courtesy Dock expansion, adding 26 boat slips
Construction began July 6 on Stuart’s Courtesy Dock expansion, a project planned to increase the downtown waterfront facility from 18 to 44 boat slips.
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Chickasha police chief Mark Music to retire July 10, 2026
The City of Chickasha says Police Chief Mark Music will retire July 10, 2026, after more than 28 years of law-enforcement service to Chickasha citizens.
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Cameron man’s child-exploitation case reaches counsel-status hearing
Claud Clinton McClain, 54, of Cameron faces three charges tied to allegations from a law-enforcement sting operation. The available report does not establish the outcome of his August 5 hearing.
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San Augustine rescinds boil-water notice for Highway 96 water-tank line
The City of San Augustine rescinded a boil-water notice affecting the main line to the Highway 96 water tank on July 15, 2026.
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CTDOT schedules Route 201 pavement-preservation work in North Stonington
A planned CTDOT pavement-preservation project covers Route 201 from the Stonington town line to Route 2 in North Stonington, but its current construction status remains unconfirmed.
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Altoona Water Authority advances 16th Avenue waterline replacement after damaging break
The Altoona Water Authority awarded Guyer Bros. a contract to replace approximately 500 feet of 12-inch waterline on 16th Avenue in Altoona.
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NJ seeks developer for mixed-income housing redevelopment at Linden train station
The NJEDA issued a request for qualifications and proposals to purchase or lease and redevelop the commuter parking lot at Linden’s NJ TRANSIT station.
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Waterbury development board reviews setback waiver for 549 Loomis Hill Road
Waterbury’s Development Review Board scheduled a public hearing for application #035-26, a setback-waiver request involving 549 Loomis Hill Road.
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Jasper zoning board schedule lists Aug. 5 hearing on special-exception application
Jasper’s 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals schedule listed an Aug. 5 meeting for a special-exception application, with filing and notification deadlines set earlier in the summer.
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LaPlace library rebuild advances as parish system moves through design phase
The St. John the Baptist Parish Library says the LaPlace branch rebuild has reached schematic design, with construction estimated for 2027-2028 and funding tied to a proposed millage renewal.
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Horn Lake begins repairs after sinkhole grows above drainage pipe
Horn Lake began repair work May 28 after a family reported a growing sinkhole in its front yard. Mayor Jimmy Stokes visited the property, and crews planned to inspect the drainage pipe beneath it.
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Flash flooding closed I-70 near Silt; CDOT crews cleared hundreds of yards of debris
A flash flood closed Interstate 70 between Silt and New Castle on July 20, sending mud, water and debris across about 300 yards of roadway and prompting CDOT cleanup and drainage work through July 22.
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Brockway pool will remain closed for 2026 as officials assess repairs costing at least $500,000
Brockway’s community pool will stay closed for the 2026 summer season because of structural deterioration. Officials are seeking grants and other funding while the park’s splash pad remains open.