The Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson Park is undergoing a $3.6 million upgrade, which includes new facilities and improved access. The City of Knoxville reports progress is on track for a late fall reopening.

Montgomery County is revisiting the $84 million cost for a new animal shelter, spending $18,000 to reassess savings while dealing with current facility woes and considering a slimmed-down alternative.

Oakland agrees to sell its 50% share in the Oakland Coliseum to AASEG for at least $105 million, which could support city finances and spark area redevelopment, but the future remains uncertain with the Oakland A's owning the other half.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signs new legislation allowing construction of workforce housing and artist workspaces in Georgetown with building height limits increased to 85 feet.

A judge halted the foreclosure sale of Elvis Presley's Graceland, citing irreversible harm. Loan fraud allegations involving Lisa Marie Presley are in dispute. Naussany Investments withdrew their claims, while Graceland remains open to visitors.

A severe storm in Houston caused significant damage to the city's skyline, shattering thousands of windows and requiring lengthy repairs, with concerns mounting ahead of hurricane season.

The City of Denton, Texas, is considering a rezoning proposal to convert 26 acres into a mixed-use area. A public hearing is scheduled for June 12 before the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Austin, Texas leaps to No. 9 in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Places to Live" for 2024-2025, climbing from its previous rank of 40, and leading Texas cities in the list.

Anaheim moves to buy the Rainbow Inn for a housing project, potentially using eminent domain, as part of a larger Beach Boulevard revitalization effort.

Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts halts the transformation of Mason Rudolph Golf Course into a park due to mixed public reactions, with future plans pending community input.

The Memphis City Council approved an amnesty for traffic and parking fines to mitigate a potential tax hike and recover a portion of $140 million uncollected fines.

Michigan granted $250 million to develop a Mundy Township megasite, aiming to attract high-tech manufacturing and stimulate the local economy despite residents' environmental concerns.

Oakland has begun building the East 12th Street affordable housing complex with 91 homes for low-income families, including supportive housing, funded in part by California's Proposition 1 and a $10.9 million state grant.