Dallas development code rewrite reaches July 2026 public-draft stage
Dallas has released the next public-draft milestone in its Chapter 51A rewrite, but zoning and housing rules will not change unless City Council adopts a final code.
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CapMetro proposes first fare increase since 2015 for Austin riders
CapMetro is seeking public input on proposed fare increases for Austin-area riders, with comments due August 31 and a board vote expected September 28.
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June State Jobs Data Show an Uneven Labor Market
June state data show an uneven labor market: Texas led payroll gains, West Virginia lost jobs, and unemployment rates moved differently across the country.
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Austin, TX Weather Snapshot – July 26, 2026
11:36 PM · Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Austin, TX: 87°F (Clear) · Feels like 92°F · Humidity 57%
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Arlington, TX Weather Snapshot – July 26, 2026
11:22 PM · Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Arlington, TX: 87°F (Clear) · Feels like 89°F · Humidity 48% · Wind 5 mph
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FDA Links Recalled Eggs to Salmonella Outbreak in 17 States
The FDA and CDC report 98 illnesses in 17 states and 26 hospitalizations in a Salmonella investigation linked in part to recalled Midwest Poultry Services eggs.
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San Antonio ISD confirms Adrian Bustillos as superintendent
San Antonio ISD confirmed Adrian Bustillos on July 20. He is expected to start in August as the district faces enrollment and budget pressures.
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Corpus Christi council to consider $20 beach permit July 28
Corpus Christi City Council is set to consider raising the annual beach parking permit from $12 to $20 on July 28, with a possible January 2027 start.
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Arlington, TX Weather Snapshot – July 25, 2026
11:12 PM · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Arlington, TX: 88°F (Clear) · Feels like 90°F · Humidity 47% · Wind 6 mph
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Houston Council approves Harmony House navigation center at 2903 Jensen Drive; HHSP funds
Houston TX – July 14–15 City Council actions accept nearly $1.69M in TDHCA HHSP funding and approve Harmony House’s 36-month navigation center at 2903 Jensen Drive.
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Cotulla flood updates: La Salle County shelter-in-place guidance through Wed
Nueces River flooding risk remains elevated for Cotulla. Here’s the latest NWS timing plus La Salle County shelter-in-place and road-area guidance.
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Austin, TX Weather Snapshot – July 25, 2026
11:22 PM · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Austin, TX: 84°F (Clear) · Feels like 87°F · Humidity 59% · Wind 10 mph
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San Antonio tornado cleanup near UTSA and The Rim: what residents should do
San Antonio TX – Cleanup and damage assessments are still underway after a July 15 tornado near UTSA and The Rim. City urges people to avoid damaged areas.
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The Colony filing window starts July 20 for Council Places 3–6
The Colony TX – Filing for City Council Places 3–6 opens July 20 and ends Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. Here’s the official paperwork and deadline map.
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Arlington, TX Weather Snapshot – July 24, 2026
11:55 PM · Friday, July 24, 2026 · Arlington, TX: 88°F (Clear) · Feels like 92°F · Humidity 54% · Wind 8 mph
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Nacogdoches County drought update + Extreme Heat Warning: resident checklist
Drought.gov shows 0 people affected by drought (Data Valid 07/21/26). NWS warned Nacogdoches–Angelina of extreme heat (TXZ152/TXZ165); TFS is building a new office.
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El Paso City Council updates water planning for Meta’s Northeast data center
El Paso City Council work session on July 6 addressed concerns about El Paso Water’s projected Meta data-center water use in Northeast El Paso.
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Austin, TX Weather Snapshot – July 24, 2026
11:04 PM · Friday, July 24, 2026 · Austin, TX: 86°F · Feels like 92°F · Humidity 61% · Wind 8 mph
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Austin City Council reviews $6.6B proposed budget: taxes, fees, and key dates
Austin TX – Proposed $6.6B budget includes a $0.57953 property-tax rate; typical homeowner +$14.49/month. Tax-rate hearing July 30, adoption Aug. 12-14.
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Weekend commute warning for Sherman Oaks drivers: Southbound I-405 lane reductions run July 24–27
Sherman Oaks CA – Caltrans’ extended weekend work will cut southbound I-405 to two lanes through the U.S. 101 connectors July 24–27 and close key ramps.
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CapMetro strike risk grows: authorization follows training, pay disputes
Austin TX – CapMetro bus workers authorized a potential strike after disputes over training, wages and bonuses, raising reliability concerns for fixed routes.
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Corsicana airport electrical upgrades: TxDOT sets July 16, 1 PM bid opening
Corsicana TX – TxDOT aviation addenda list a July 16, 2026, 1:00 PM bid opening for C. David Campbell Field electrical upgrades, including LED runway lights.