Garland Names Scott Vornberg Interim Police Chief as Jeff Bryan Moves to City Administration
Garland’s police leadership changed July 20-21 as Jeff Bryan became an assistant city manager and Scott Vornberg was sworn in as interim police chief.
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Virginia Beach voters have one day left to vote in Aug. 4 primary
Virginia Beach voters who missed early voting must use their assigned precinct Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; mailed ballots must arrive by noon Friday, Aug. 7.
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Burien City Council selects Patricia Hudson to fill vacant Position 2 seat
Patricia Hudson was selected July 27 to fill Burien City Council Position 2 after five candidates were interviewed. The seat had been vacant since Linda Akey’s resignation on May 18.
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Muskogee seeks proposals for citywide pedestrian and traffic-safety plan
The City of Muskogee is seeking a consultant to develop a Safe Streets for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Proposals are due to the Public Works Department by 3 p.m. CDT on August 6, 2026.
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Cheyenne voters will decide $4 million downtown project as part of Proposition 4
The $4 million Cheyenne downtown proposal is one component of a larger Proposition 4 package on the August 18 primary ballot.
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Newark schedules Aug. 21 bid opening for Riverside Drive bridge replacement
Newark will open bids Aug. 21 for a planned Riverside Drive bridge replacement over Log Pond Run, but no contractor or construction schedule has been announced in the reviewed city materials.
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Akron water main breaks put city on pace for a record year
Akron officials project about 500 water-main breaks in 2026, as aging pipes, temporary service impacts and emergency repairs strain the city system.
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Tempe will show proposed 25-year transportation priorities on August 12
Tempe will present proposed Transportation Plan 2050 priorities at noon online and 6 p.m. in person on August 12, with survey feedback open through August 30.
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Port St. Lucie approves November question on twice-weekly trash pickup
A nonbinding Nov. 3 ballot question would ask Port St. Lucie voters about paying at least $131 more in 2028 for a second weekly residential trash pickup day.
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Oxnard’s Measure O Ballot Proposal Would Remove 2029 Sunset Without Raising Tax Rate
Oxnard voters will decide Nov. 3, 2026, whether to remove Measure O’s March 31, 2029, sunset provision while keeping the existing half-cent local sales-tax rate unchanged.
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Delray Beach’s new water-billing portal is live. What customers should know before August 7
Delray Beach utility customers can now use the new billing portal. Late fees are waived through August 7, but payment-processing charges still apply.
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Chula Vista’s Higher-Education Task Force Sets Aug. 28 Meeting
Chula Vista’s 14-member higher-education task force will meet Aug. 28 as the city weighs a long-range University District plan and near-term SDSU programming.
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MDOT programs $515,000 in 2026 resurfacing for Fremont streets
A Michigan Department of Transportation FY 2026 project lists 0.717 miles of Fremont streets for milling and a 1.5-inch hot-mix asphalt resurfacing, but public records do not establish a construction start date.
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Turlock Housing Rezoning Heads Toward August Hearings After State Lawsuit
Turlock remains out of substantial housing-element compliance after California sued the city, while officials prepare rezoning steps for anticipated Planning Commission and City Council proceedings in August.
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SLATE wins $1.29 million grant for St. Louis youth job pathways
St. Louis SLATE will administer a $1,285,628 federal YouthBuild grant designed to support 60 out-of-school young people with education, construction and transportation training, paid work experience and employment support.
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Mobile seeks engineering firm for McNally Park marine improvements
The City of Mobile is seeking engineering and design qualifications for McNally Park waterfront improvements. Responses are due by noon CST on Aug. 7, while a possible fishing pier remains conceptual.
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Tulare’s Low-Barrier Shelter Nears Reported Early-August Opening
Tulare Cares is preparing to receive its first guests at 530 East O’Neal Avenue, but the exact opening date and operational status remain unconfirmed as of August 2.
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Grand Rapids approves $1.45 million for final Sullivan Field renovation phase
A reported $1.45 million Grand Rapids approval will support the final phase of work at Sullivan Field, while city budget records separately list $500,000 for the west-side park.
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Pittsburgh Civic Leadership Academy returns; applications due Aug. 21
Pittsburgh’s free, limited-capacity Civic Leadership Academy will run Wednesday evenings from September through December, with applications due by 11:59 p.m. Aug. 21.
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Prescott residents get 45 days to weigh in on Rodeo/Fairgrounds master plan
Prescott’s public-comment period for the draft Rodeo/Fairgrounds Master Plan was shortened from 60 days to 45 days. Review begins August 5, 2026, and closes September 22, with an open house, online comments and two City Council hearing opportunities.
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New Orleans mobile crisis team reports 3,769 calls and 39% diversion in 2025
New Orleans’ civilian Mobile Crisis Intervention Unit reported 3,769 calls in 2025, an approximately 17-minute response time and more than 450 calls resolved in the community without transport.
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Raleigh to Lift Water Restrictions Monday After Falls Lake Rebounds
Raleigh will end Stage 1 water restrictions Monday, Aug. 3, after Falls Lake reached 84% full, while officials continue urging efficient water use.