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City of Georgetown announces Meet the Contractor event for Austin Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation project

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The City of Georgetown will host a Meet the Contractor event for community members to learn more about the planned rehabilitation project for the historic Austin Avenue bridges spanning the two forks of the San Gabriel River. The meeting…

Fire chief retires, readies for move to City Hall

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Charles Blumenauer has retired from the fire department, is ready for a new role at City Hall.

‘This is a bad idea,’ cry drivers as city removes cops from traffic stops – unarmed citizens will enforce law instead

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A MAJOR US city announced a controversial study employing unarmed citizens to enforce smaller crimes, dividing residents.

‘Rest in Peace, Hans’ – Legon Cities FC mourn deceased ex-striker Hans Kwofie

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Ghana Premier League outfit, Legon Cities FC has expressed sadness after learning about the passing of former striker Hans Kwofie.The Ghanaian forward tragically passed away in a fatal car accident on Friday afternoon near Dadwen, close to…

Brentwood residents allege City Council built morgue in their neighborhood in secret. Here’s a timeline of the project

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Some Brentwood residents are incensed over the construction of a huge city morgue and forensic lab in their neighborhood, claiming the city moved the project forward in secret.

Watch Brahyan Zurcher’s spectacular one-punch knockout to open PFL Salt Lake City

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Brahyan Zurcher and Julian Ruiz | Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images

16-year-old 'died on his birthday' when Missouri City police car hit him and his mom, dad says

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Police say the officer was responding to a robbery call when his cruiser T-boned the mother and son's car as they were leaving a parking lot.

LIVE! PFL Salt Lake City Highlights, Streaming Updates TONIGHT!

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PFL 5 is set to go down later TONIGHT (Fri., June 21, 2024) inside Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, which will be headlined by a Lightweight fight between Clay Collard vs. Mads Burnell. In the co-main event, Impa Kasanganay…

Composting is good for the planet. Why don’t more cities do it?

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A community program in Baltimore aims to spread "compost fever."

Amtrak service into and out of New York City disrupted for a second day

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Rail service in the Northeast was disrupted for a second day on Friday, with Amtrak trains into and out of New York City delayed or canceled and service on the commuter line NJ Transit suspended during the morning rush.

Amtrak service into and out of New York City disrupted for a second day

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NEW YORK (AP) — Rail service in the Northeast was disrupted for a second day on Friday, with Amtrak trains…

IOC approves Oklahoma City to host Olympic softball, canoe slalom during the 2028 Los Angeles Games

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The Los Angeles Olympics appear to be heading to Oklahoma — about 1,300 miles east of the host city.

IOC approves Oklahoma City to host Olympic softball, canoe slalom during the 2028 Los Angeles Games

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Los Angeles Olympics appear to be heading to Oklahoma — about 1,300 miles east of…

City of El Paso hires new Department of Public Health director

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Dr. Veerinder "Vinny" Taneja is the new director of the City of El Paso's Department of Public Health. Taneja will take over in August. He previously served as Health Director of Fort Worth's Tarrant County Public…

LA City Council approves plan to save beloved 'El Burro' stand at Olvera Street

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The Los Angeles City Council Friday advanced an effort to save a long-time beloved Olvera Street attraction known as "El Burro," a life-sized stuffed donkey, after its owners ran into issues with the leasing contract.

When and where is next AFCON? Confirmed dates, year, host cities, stadiums for Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco

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Morocco will stage the next iteration of the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Here are the key details on that tournament, including when it takes place.

Athletics moved to 1st week of 2028 L.A. Olympics, 2 events to be held in Oklahoma City

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The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Friday announced changes to its venue plan that it says will create an estimated $156 million US in combined savings and revenue increases.

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Parrot Heads will have a place to dock at Iron City Brewing in time for Buffett tribute concert

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Final preparations are underway at East Deer’s Pittsburgh Brewing Co. as a summer concert series kicks off next week.

FAA investigating after Southwest 737 flies 500 feet above Oklahoma City suburb

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday it is investigating an “incident” in which a Southwest Airlines flight “descended to a low altitude” near Oklahoma City on Wednesday. “After an automated warning sounded, an air traffic…

Columbus Crew v Sporting Kansas City: Vermes looking to improve ´soft´ defending

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Sporting Kansas City head coach Peter Vermes wants to see a better defensive display when they travel to Columbus Crew in the MLS on Saturday. Sporting KC sit second from bottom in the Western Conference, having won just three of their 19…