Buda animal control says 20–25 dogs are headed to San Marcos shelter; rescues and fosters are urgently needed.

Street vendors told Oakland City Council that stepped‑up enforcement is squeezing livelihoods; the city says safety measures and a vendor clinic are part of its response.

Cleveland says its "A Home for Every Neighbor" initiative has placed more than 200 unsheltered residents into permanent housing. The milestone follows intensive outreach and landlord recruitment.

A recent Jefferson Parish seizure of 54 dogs has overwhelmed shelter capacity and prompted an urgent plea for foster families and adoption support. Rescues and the parish list contacts and upcoming adoption pop-ups this week.

A Mooresville woman won $150,000 on the NC Education Lottery’s Tumbling Treasures digital instant game and collected about $108,023 after taxes. She plans to use the money for home renovations.

The Tennessee Lottery says a $50,000 Powerball ticket from the July 13 drawing was sold at Ian's Market on Oak Ridge Highway in Knoxville. Players are urged to check their tickets.

IHRA canceled the Aug. 8–9 Midwest Challenge powerboat races in Sheboygan, citing staffing problems; the city will keep some land events while businesses assess the hit.

Carowinds pulled Fury 325 from service after crews found a foundation issue during routine maintenance. The park says safety was not affected and has begun repairs.

A Georgia Lottery ticket matched five white balls with a 4x multiplier to produce a $4 million prize. The Mega Millions jackpot rolls higher for Friday.

San Francisco is weighing a $1.975M payout after a 70-year-old cyclist was doored by a city vehicle. Advocates say the case highlights the need for employee training and protected bike lanes.

St. Louis Catholic Church’s weeklong Hole‑in‑One festival drew roughly 20,000 people and raised strong donations for school and youth programs, while the $1M shootout went unclaimed.

WareWorks opened this week in the former Venus Swimwear headquarters, turning a 135,000‑sq‑ft building into a community hub for skilled‑trades training and employer connections.

A Steinbrenner valedictorian’s 11.99 weighted GPA has prompted Hillsborough County to cap future GPAs and rethink how honors and dual‑enrollment classes are counted. The move aims to curb incentives for overloaded schedules.