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Governor Greg Abbott today notified Texans at home and abroad of safety protocols and resources in response to military actions in the Middle East that pose a threat to American civilians.

At approximately 3:48 p.m. on Mar. 4, Columbia Police responded to a shots-fired call in the area of Allen and Bryant Street.

Officers located an adult male victim with a gunshot wound and provided emergency medical care.

Colorado Springs Airport (COS) reported several areas of growth in January 2026. The airport's overall load factor rose 3.5 points to 71.1 percent, reflecting stronger passenger demand. Delta Airlines reported a 27 percent increase in enplanements and...
The event provided opportunities for City Colleges students and Chicago residents to explore careers in the live entertainment and hospitality fields while applying for open positions.
Mayor Johnson celebrated Chicago's culture, food, and history with community and local business at the Lookingglass Theatre on the Magnificent Mile.
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach announced today the upcoming departure of Lea Eriksen, Director of the Department of Technology and Innovation (TID). Ms. Eriksen has accepted the position of Senior Assistant City Manager of the City of Culver...
KC Water proposes revising and updating the Rules and Regulations for Water Service Lines; and the Rules and Regulations for Water Main Extensions and Relocations. Revisions to the Rules and Regulations for Water Service Lines and the Rules and...
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a severe weather threat expected to impact portions of Texas beginning today and continuing thr
The City of Tacoma has received positive upgrades to its municipal bond credit ratings from two major financial evaluation agencies — Moody's and Fitch Ratings — moving its financial profile to just one step below the highest possible tier. Moody...
The Committees of the Maryland Agricultural Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, March 11, at 10 a.m. Martin Proulx, our Chief of Marketing and Agricultural Development, will provide updates on the program’s development. For more info
Erin Hut, Communications Director, The City of Spokane, in partnership with North Hill Christian Church and Jewels Helping Hands, is opening an additional scattered site shelter for unhoused LGBTQIA+ community members. "The Aurora Center," located...
Above: Headshots of the 2026 Motorsports Walk of Fame Honorees, Alexander Rossi (left) and the late Mayor Bob Foster (right). Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach, in partnership with the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, announced today the...
Governor Hobbs' new "Alternative Designation of Assured Water Supply" or ADAWS Program will conserve water, increase housing supply by over 80,000 units Casa Grande, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs celebrated Pinal County's first Alternative...
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Mesa has appointed Joe Giudice as its new Water Resources Director following the retirement of Chris Hassert. Giudice brings more than 3 decades of leadership in environmental quality, public works and utility services
The City of Bloomington has announced the launch of its 2026 Community Survey, continuing a practice in place since 2017 of engaging an independent research firm to assess resident perspectives on City services, priorities, and quality of life. The...
Prior to committing federal (HUD) funding for the construction or rehabilitation of housing and community development projects, the public is afforded 18 calendar days (excluding federal holidays) to submit comments on the environmental impact of a propos
The potential for avalanches in all known slide paths (see map) is elevated and increasing overnight due to heavy snowfall and continued northerly winds in the forecast. Due to the elevated risk, CBJ is moving to the "Set" stage of the "Ready, Set...
The Tacoma City Council voted this evening to enter into contract negotiations with Hyun Kim to officially assume the role of City Manager for Washington's third-largest city. Mr. Kim currently serves as Interim City Manager for the City of Tacoma...
More Than 25,000 People Showed The World Last Night That Political Cronyism Does Not Outweigh The Heartfelt Concerns About The Health, Safety, And Wellbeing Of Every Pulaski County Resident.