Houston Fire Department appoints new executive chief and fire marshal
Marion Spann and Byron Robinson move into senior Houston Fire Department roles after a September 10 announcement by Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz.
City Government
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San Jose Audit Follow-Up Leaves 73 Recommendations Open
A September 11 City Auditor report says San Jose implemented or closed 29 recommendations, while 57 remain partly implemented and 16 remain not implemented as of June 30.
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Raleigh Advances Nash Square Planning, but Design and Cost Remain Open
A Sept. 8 Raleigh City Council review moved Nash Square’s public-realm plan forward, while the final design, construction budget and schedule remain undecided.
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Phoenix Permanently Renames César Chávez Holiday Farmworkers Day
Phoenix City Council took final action September 9 to permanently designate the city’s spring holiday as Farmworkers Day, with observance planning set for a Monday close to April 6.
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St. Louis residents can weigh updated zoning proposals at two September open houses
St. Louis residents can review updated zoning maps and rules at September open houses, complete a parking survey through Oct. 5 and join an Oct. 15 virtual meeting.
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Virginia Beach develops stormwater control center as flood-protection work expands
Virginia Beach is building a five-phase stormwater control center that will combine weather, water-level, infrastructure and sensor data to support flood and severe-weather response through 2027.
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San Jose weighs limits on nondisclosure agreements for officials as data center debate grows
A San Jose committee unanimously backed developing policy options on private NDAs as data center and other large-energy-use projects remain under city review.
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Pittsburgh’s red-light cameras are warning drivers before $100 citations begin
Pittsburgh’s two active red-light cameras are issuing warnings now. A $100 civil citation period begins October 11, with four more sites planned.
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St. Louis tornado survivors can access new FEMA-funded case management
A $2.9 million FEMA grant began Aug. 1 to continue disaster case-management services for eligible St. Louis residents with unresolved tornado-related needs.
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Las Vegas seeks developer for 11-acre downtown assemblage
Las Vegas is seeking proposals for an approximately 11-acre downtown site with housing, entertainment, public space and a potential civic and public-safety component.
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San Antonio enters public-input phase after city manager presents FY 2027 budget
San Antonio residents can review the proposed FY 2027 budget, submit feedback through Aug. 28 and follow council work sessions before September hearings and a scheduled Sept. 17 vote.
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NYC TLC proposes driver-fee and medallion-relief changes after Aug. 13 hearing
A proposed New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission rule would eliminate selected driver fees and penalties, change missed-inspection penalties and allow limited MRP+ medallion transfers. Current rules remain in effect.
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Indio Breaks Ground on $45 Million Police Headquarters
Indio has begun construction on a $45 million police headquarters, the final major component of its Public Safety Campus, with opening expected by early 2028.
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Raleigh Moves Toward Youth Curfew After Council’s First Step
Raleigh City Council has begun the process of considering a youth curfew. Further discussion was expected after the council’s mid-August recess.
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Andover council approves housing, bond and plant-security measures
The Andover City Council approved measures involving housing, municipal bonds and plant security during its June 30 meeting.
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Irving Opens Public Input on 2026-27 City Budget
Irving has begun preparing its 2026-27 municipal budget and is asking residents and other stakeholders for suggestions before the fiscal year starts.
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Omaha Plans $181 Million Police-Fire Headquarters at Crossroads
Omaha officials announced a proposed $181 million headquarters at Crossroads that would bring police and fire leadership together near 74th Avenue.
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New Cordell City Hall to Move to Former CK Energy Office
New Cordell announced that City Hall will relocate to 120 W. 1st Street, with the transition expected to take place over several months.
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Little Rock rejects proposed 18-month pause on hyperscale data centers
Little Rock directors rejected an 18-month pause on new hyperscale data centers, leaving the city’s June regulations in place as debate continues.
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Brownsville Sets 2026-28 Schedule for Municipal Complex Renovation
Brownsville will renovate a nearly 100,000-square-foot complex in phases from December 2026 through March 2028, changing office locations and public access.
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Bowling Green adopts new restrictions for potential data centers
Bowling Green commissioners approved rules requiring proposed data centers to maintain 1,500-foot separations from schools, institutions and homes.
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Buena Park City Council schedules Aug. 25 meeting
Buena Park’s City Council is scheduled to meet Aug. 25, but the available listing does not yet identify the agenda items or specific actions.