City of Austin Endorses DIY Air Cleaners as a Low-Cost Solution for Improving Indoor Air Quality Amid Wildfires, Dust Events
The City of Austin provides a guide for making a DIY air cleaner using a box fan and a MERV 13 or higher HVAC filter to improve indoor air quality during events like wildfires or Sahara dust.
DeKalb County Advocacy Groups Demand Halt to Water Shutoffs Ahead of New Affordability Program
Advocacy groups are urging DeKalb County to halt water shutoffs until a new affordability program starts on July 1. The program aims to help predominantly low-income Black residents by capping bills at 3% of household income.
Tacoma City Council Approves Expansion of Urban Forestry Program to Foster Sustainability and Public Health
Tacoma City Council approved measures to expand the Urban Forestry Program, focusing on enhanced tree planting and canopy management until 2027 to improve aesthetics, environmental resilience, and public health.
Killeen Earns Distinction as Tourism-Friendly Texas Certified Community, Praised by Governor Abbott
Killeen, Texas, has been recognized as a travel hotspot and certified as a Tourism Friendly Texas Community by the Governor and Travel Texas, honoring its commitment to tourism and economic growth.












