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Governor Greg Abbott appointed Amy Belaire, Ph.D. to the Commercial Oyster Mariculture Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2030.
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to all Texas public institutions of higher education, halting increases in undergraduate tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year.
The City of Bloomington has released its annual Public Safety Report, a summary of activity and outcomes for the 2025 calendar year, offering residents a clear look at public safety trends, service demand, staffing, facilities, training, and prevention...

The City of Columbia has announced dates for four community forums as part of the ongoing update to the 2021 Strategic Plan. Residents can provide feedback at these events that will be used to inform the updated plan.

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The inaugural Boston Area Air Quality Summit convened a powerful coalition of community leaders, researchers, and policymakers to tackle air pollution and health inequities. Here's a look at five actionable steps that emerged from the day's...

At 7:13 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, Columbia Fire Department (CFD) companies were dispatched to a commercial structure fire in the 1600 block of Amelia Street.

CFD companies arrived within three minutes of initial dispatch to

Above: Long Beach youth participating in activities at Bluff Park that promote mental health and wellness. Long Beach, CA – In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health...
FORT COLLINS - Today, Governor Polis signed SB26-172 - Front Range Passenger Rail District, sponsored by Senators Nick Hinrichsen and Cathy Kipp, and Representatives Andrew Boesenecker and Amy Paschal. This law expands the boundaries of the Front Range...
Erin Hut, Communications Director, The City of Spokane and Gonzaga University will serve as a Team Base Camp Training Site during FIFA World Cup 2026™ for the seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions Egypt, it was announced today. Each team...
Above: The Long Beach Municipal Band performs at Bixby Annex Park. Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) is proud to announce the 117th season of the Long Beach Municipal Band summer concert series...
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed SB26-150 - RTD Reform, sponsored by Senators Matt Ball and Iman Jodeh, and Representatives Meg Froelich and Jamie Jackson. This new law modernizes RTDs structure to represent more Coloradans across the metro area...
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — At 6:36 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, the Naperville Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a fire alarm activation on the alarm board. The ECC immediately dispatched a single unit to investigate the alarm activation on the 30W...
Quick action by Idaho Falls firefighters and cooperating agencies helped prevent a vegetation fire near residential developments east of Idaho Falls from becoming a major incident Monday afternoon.
Above: Children read at the Bayshore Neighborhood Library, one of the 12 Long Beach Public Library locations where the 2026 Summer Reading Program will be offered. Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Public Library invites the community to participate in...
Strategy enhances cross-community coordination, builds civic connectedness, and forges long-term responses to identity-based harm across Chicago.
You can sign up now for the Mesa Library Summer Reading Program, June 1 through June 20, which encourages people to read for at least 20 minutes a day
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The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill five positions on the Transportation Commission: At-Large Nos. 1 and 2 and Council District Nos. 1, 4, and 5. All members must be Tacoma residents. If your Council District is unknown...
Evansville, Ind. – May 26, 2026 – Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry today announced the second year of the My Summer Ride initiative, which provides free METS bus service for youth across the city during the summer months. The program will run from...
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New laws highlight Tennessee's proactive response to growing concerns over psychiatric drug risks and potential links to violence. CCHR says these reforms are needed nationwide