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
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If approved, the Oregon Zoo would replace outdated habitats for endangered species such as sea otters, penguins and other marine mammals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 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
Dallas-area town expects to complete $14 million in park projects by 2026
City expects to finish design phase for each project in first quarter of 2025.; construction will immediately follow
Texas town city hall renovation enters design phase
$8.3 million project will fix water issues, add office and flex space, improve security and reprogram existing spaces throughout the building
Washington allocates $312.6 million for housing projects to combat homelessness
Majority of funds – $274 million – will support 48 projects that will create 3,443 multifamily and rental housing units
Celina officials approve $22.5 million to create downtown park
Master plan calls for a basketball pavilion, pickleball courts and an outdoor fitness center
Houston-area county to turn 400-acre property into park
Property will feature a community and nature center, sports fields, trails and gardens
