The 11th annual Barktoberfest by Orange County Animal Services will take place at Lake Eola Park, featuring a dog parade, adoptions, free vaccines, and family activities.

Early voting in Tarrant County for the November 5th General Election begins October 21. Voters in Arlington can vote ahead of Election Day at seven locations across the city.

Local organizations have filed a lawsuit against agencies over the Brent Spence Bridge project, citing environmental concerns and seeking a complete impact statement.

Dakota County Historical Society hosts a Veterans Day luncheon featuring a talk on Pearl Harbor by historian Frank Sachs on Nov. 9 at the Sibley Historic Site.

Bobcat Bonnie's in Ypsilanti closes after staff disputes over working conditions, with former employees citing unreliable pay and a poor work environment, planning to picket the company's headquarters.

A 10-story residential building with 304 units, called the Santa Rita, is approved for Hemisfair in downtown San Antonio, featuring retail space and integration with the River Walk.

HPAI detected in a Clinton County, Michigan dairy herd; state implements emergency biosecurity measures, including a temporary ban on exhibiting certain dairy cattle.

Las Cruces law enforcement collected 133 stray shopping carts in a two-day effort, preceding the enforcement of a new ordinance criminalizing their abandonment.

Seattle is offering $455,000 in tech grants to non-profits aiming to close the digital divide. Applications for the Technology Matching Fund are due by December 16, 2024, with opportunities to attend information sessions.

A Fulton County judge halted a controversial hand count voting rule, which election officials deemed impractical due to insufficient time to train workers before the upcoming election.

Hamilton County won the Achievement Award for its Water Availability Study, addressing water supply sustainability amidst growth, showcased at a conference.

The Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss extreme cold weather policies and assess park facilities and programs at their Thursday meeting.

Wake Forest seeks volunteers for its Historic Preservation Commission, emphasizing those with preservation or history backgrounds, to fill four vacancies before the October 30 application deadline.