Las Cruces residents have cast their ballots in favor of municipal progress, with a majority voting to increase the gross receipts tax by 0.325 percent in the recent general election. According to the City of Las Cruces , the measure passed with 55 percent of the vote and is expected to bring in an additional...
It’s the end of an era for a slice of Lincoln Square and Ravenswood, where residents in the 9th precinct of the 47th ward have voted to lift a 117-year-old prohibition on alcohol. Nearly 85% of voters opted to abolish the long-standing ban, making way for local businesses to finally compete on equal footing with...
Garland’s Heritage Crossing Department recently garnered statewide recognition, having secured the Arts and Humanities Programming Achievement Award at the North Region Conference of the Texas Recreation & Park Society on Monday. This accolade acknowledges the department’s commitment to cultural programs, specifically for this year’s exhibit, “MUMENTOUS: Celebrating Tradition in Garland”, according to the City of...
In a move to directly address the persistent affordable housing crisis, Miami-Dade County is laying the foundation for an expansion of affordable living spaces with the groundbreaking of Courtside II Apartments. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and District 3 Commissioner Keon Hardemon will mark the occasion on Friday, December 6, to officially commence the...
Fresno resident Louie Santiago Seja Jr., age 35, has been sentenced to a 14-year term in federal prison after pleading guilty to receiving child sexual abuse material. U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd handed down the sentence, which also includes a subsequent decade of supervised release with stringent restrictions on Seja’s interactions with minors and...
The Germantown Education Commission recently celebrated the achievements of young STEM enthusiasts during the 13th annual Battle of the Brains competition. This event took place on November 2 at Houston High School, spotlighting an impressive array of student projects focused on science, technology, engineering, and math. Across two categories, A and B, students presented 46...
The Las Vegas community was reminded of the unpredictable nature of the roads again when another fatal crash unfolded in Spring Valley last night. The incident, which occurred near the intersection of Hualapai Way and Flamingo Road, involved two vehicles that collided with devastating consequences. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported that a sedan,...
Matt Choi, known for his running content on social media, faced a swift backlash after pulling off a stunt during this year’s New York City Marathon, a move that has since gotten him banned from future races organized by New York Road Runners (NYRR). Choi, who has completed the marathon with a respectable time, was...
Following the culmination of the 2024 election, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell took to the web to express his sentiments regarding the actively participated democratic process, which saw millions casting their ballots, including a substantial turnout among Seattle’s own populace, as reported on the mayor’s official website . In his statement, Harrell maintained a tone of...
Miami-Dade County employees have just received a significant upgrade in their employment benefits. Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III has championed a new ordinance that will see paid parental leave for county workers doubled to 12 weeks. This development affects over 30,000 employees, offering them additional time to bond with their new children without the added...