Central Texas city asking for $22 million for parks
City asking voters to approve funding for suite of park projects, including construction of separate swim and activity centers
Suggestions
Harris County to turn detention basin into $28 million park
Park will protect nearby residences during storms while providing recreation spaces and trails within walking distance of several schools, parks, churches and homes
$485 million bond package would improve Dallas-area town’s streets, infrastructure
Proposition E accounts for the largest portion of the bond, asking for $243.5 million to improve, expand and reconstruct streets
Washington to spend $47 million to support affordable housing
Funds will go to 43 projects designed to add 3,333 units of affordable housing statewide
$380 million bond to improve Oregon Zoo’s habitats up for vote
If approved, the Oregon Zoo would replace outdated habitats for endangered species such as sea otters, penguins and other marine mammals
Texas town to invest $31.6 million in sidewalk repairs
Upgrades are part of an evolving effort to assess pedestrian infrastructure and promote a safe city for walking
Texas awards $20 million to support statewide parks projects
A combined $4.3 million will go to three big Texas metros, while 21 communities with populations under 500,000 will receive grants
Report recommends millions in infrastructure investments to protect Utah from earthquakes
Recommendations include upgrading water infrastructure, evaluating school buildings for earthquake retrofits, public awareness campaigns and enforcing existing building codes
Austin will spend $31.7 million to preserve historic buildings
Historic Preservation Fund designed to promote tourism by preserving, restoring and rehabilitating historic sites and properties
Dallas considering billion-dollar bond to support infrastructure
Recommendations call for spending $500 million on streets and transportation projects and another $250 million to Parks & Recreation
