FAA revokes Eagle Pass Restricted Area R-6316 effective July 9 (0901 UTC)
Eagle Pass TX – Starting 0901 UTC July 9, the FAA revokes Restricted Area R-6316 tied to a CBP aerostat—here’s how pilots plan around it.
Public Policy
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Metro and MNAA push court fight over TN law changing airport board
Tennessee’s MNAA Change in Ownership and Governance Act takes effect July 1, 2026. Metro Council and MNAA say they’re challenging the takeover in court.
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Manchester water conservation reminder: what Georgia’s Level 1 drought response means
Manchester’s Level 1 drought response is voluntary conservation, not new bans. City says no mandatory restrictions—follow the 4 p.m.–10 a.m. watering window.
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Cobleskill residents face July coverage changes as Essential Plan shifts
Cobleskill NY – The July 1 Essential Plan shift could push some residents into marketplace plans with higher premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs.
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Shelby County data center ordinance heads to July 28 Plan Commission
A draft Data Center Overlay District would require large setbacks, noise limits, and utility sign-offs—starting with a July 28 Plan Commission public hearing in unincorporated Shelby County.
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New Orleans could clear path for lead-pipe replacement as state law and November vote line up
New Orleans LA – Louisiana’s new law and a Nov. 3 ballot question could let SWBNO use public money to replace lead lines on private property.
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Croton sets Jan. 1, 2027 deadline in animal-code rewrite
Croton trustees advanced an animal-code rewrite July 1, setting a Jan. 1, 2027 compliance date and reopening leaf-blower enforcement questions.
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Boston opens two downtown social districts through July 31
Boston MA – Two temporary downtown social districts are active in Temple Place and the Blackstone Block through July 31, with strict city rules on where drinks can be bought and consumed.
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Orlando housing plan comment period runs through July 6
Orlando residents can review the draft 2026 housing plan and speak at a July 6 hearing before the city finalizes HUD-funded priorities.
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Nashville General Hospital names Dr. Veronica Elders as CEO amid budget strain
Nashville TN – WPLN reports the hospital board chose Dr. Veronica Elders, while Metro budget records show higher support, more staffing, and unresolved long-term questions.
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Charlotte approves Blue Line fare checks under CATS overhaul
Charlotte NC – City Council approved a three-year fare-inspection contract that starts on the Blue Line as CATS rolls out proof-of-payment rules and other fare changes.
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What Detroit residents said in the city’s Rise Higher survey
Detroit MI – More than 8,000 residents from all 39 Detroit ZIP codes helped shape City Hall’s Rise Higher priorities on neighborhoods, safety, transit, youth supports, jobs, and city services.
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Fremont charter-city push heads into summer decision window: what could change before July hearings
Fremont CA – Fremont’s charter-city proposal moves toward a July 7 public hearing and July 28 City Council decision on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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Austin ISD trustees approve $887M budget after $205M cuts; keep librarians
Austin TX – Trustees approved Austin ISD’s $887M 2026-27 budget after $205M in operating cuts, preserving full-time librarians and updating transportation.
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San Diego Unified cuts classroom YouTube and gaming access starting Aug. 10
Starting Aug. 10, San Diego Unified will block YouTube and other video streaming and limit non-instructional gaming on school-issued 1:1 devices.
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Sugarcreek Township’s no-solicitation rules: Do Not Solicit list & window clings
Sugarcreek Township residents can use the Township’s Do Not Solicit registry and free “No Solicitation” window clings to reduce unwanted doorstep visits.
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Nashville data center zoning proposals, moratorium headed to July 7 public hearing
Metro Council will hold a July 7 public hearing on data-center zoning rules and a temporary permit moratorium tied to Nov. 1, 2026 in Nashville.
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El Paso keeps Meta data-center deal after council rejects exit talks
The June 9 vote left the Wurldwide/Meta agreement intact, pushing the data-center fight toward oversight, utilities and future rules.
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Seattle pauses large data centers as utility-cost fight begins
Seattle, WA — A one-year emergency moratorium pauses new large data centers while the city studies zoning, water, power demand and utility-rate protections.
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Buffalo’s HUD comment deadline puts housing repair priorities in focus
Buffalo NY – Residents have until June 26 to comment on the city’s draft housing plan as complaints over heat, mold and repairs stay in focus.
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Baton Rouge library millage vote comes June 27 for parishwide voters
East Baton Rouge Parish voters decide June 27 on a 9.5-mill library continuation the system says supports operations and capital planning.
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Houston approves $7.5B FY2027 budget, adding trash fee and utility right-of-way charge
Houston TX – City Council approved a roughly $7.5 billion FY2027 budget on June 10, adding a $5 trash fee and a 5% utility charge that starts July 1.