Houston City Council will hold a 9 a.m. public hearing Wednesday, July 8, 2026, on proposed amendments to Chapter 42, Division 7 (Parks and Private Parks) aimed at bringing Houston’s parkland “fees in lieu” approach into compliance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 212 (effective Jan. 1, 2024).
Southfield is opening cooling centers and closing city buildings at noon as the extreme heat continues. Outdoor youth sports are also canceled through July 3.
Buffalo NY – Six city pools opened July 1 and run through Sept. 7, with free swim lessons for 300 children, new pool ID rules, and added safety staffing.
Janesville WI – The city is gathering resident input on Rockport Pool upgrades, with a community forum Thursday, June 25 at 5 p.m. and a planned survey.
Irvine approved hourly fees for outdoor athletic fields and the Irvine Fieldhouse, with resident-priority rules taking effect around Aug. 8.
Roscommon County construction is underway on a new DNR shooting range in St. Helen, with access restricted during work and a fall 2026 opening target.
