Tag: City Council

Texas city removes anti-border wall mural after loss of funding threat from governor

HOUSTON (AP) — A South Texas city has removed a mural protesting the border wall along the southern…

Virginia Beach police seek more authority to stop impromptu beach parties

VIRGINIA BEACH — When word of an impromptu party at the Oceanfront spreads on social media, police have…

Abbott, Whitmire targeting homelessness in major Texas cities

(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott and Houston Mayor John Whitmire are taking action to address homelessness…

Kansas City approves $22 million to build temporary modular jail

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City plans to build a modular jail with 100 beds. City Council approved…

Texas city will vote on overturning LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination protections next month

A city in Texas has pushed back a vote to overturn antidiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people until next…

What City Council District 5 candidates say about Northern Colorado Regional Airport

Wondering what Fort Collins City Council District 5 candidates have to say about Northern Colorado Regional Airport as…

What City Council District 3 candidates say about Northern Colorado Regional Airport

Wondering what Fort Collins City Council District 3 candidates have to say about Northern Colorado Regional Airport as…

Portland leader says Trump’s portrayal of city is ‘completely disconnected from the truth’

This isn’t the Portland of 2020. The city has tried to turn the page after the murder of…

Minimum Wage Rules for Food Delivery App Workers Have Been a Disaster. New York City Is Expanding Them.

In 2023, New York City became the first city in America to pass a minimum wage rate for…

Polarizing L.A. police official keeps post by default after City Council fails to vote

A polarizing figure on the Los Angeles Police Commission will retain his seat despite having never received an…

Virginia Beach government’s top earners get pay raises

VIRGINIA BEACH — The City Council last week granted pay increases for five top city employees whom they…

Virginia Beach wants Oceanfront shops to remove vulgar clothing

VIRGINIA BEACH — In front of Ocean 11 clothing and gift shop on Atlantic Avenue, a mannequin dons…