Austin's Housing Finance Corporation Board has allocated $50 million to create 1,068 rental and 51 ownership affordable housing units, with developments planned citywide from 2024 to 2027.

Bloomington's HRA is intensifying efforts to address their housing crisis with expanded programs, innovation in vouchers, and funding for homeownership and home improvements.

The International Dark Sky Discovery Center is underway in Fountain Hills with anticipated completion in 2025, featuring a large telescope and other attractions to promote dark skies.

Augie's Alamo City BBQ in San Antonio is closing due to construction woes. Owner Augie Cortez cites long-term roadwork and pandemic-related difficulties as reasons for the shutdown, despite having received city grants.

The University of Arizona received nearly $4 million for LGBTQ+ health and mental services in southern Arizona, with initiatives focused on education, HIV testing, and family support.

Port San Antonio is transforming from a military base into a commercial hub with development plans that include new jobs, amenities, and a potential child care center to support the workforce and community.

The Minneapolis committee discussed innovative homelessness strategies, looking to Denver's model that aided 170 people in finding permanent housing. They aim to use data-driven methods and transform negative perceptions of the homeless.

Goodyear's InnovationHub celebrates 10 years of supporting entrepreneurs with free workshops, networking, and mentorship to enhance the West Valley economy.

International Business Park in Carrollton is set to add new retail spaces by year-end, featuring amenities like drive-throughs, patios, and green spaces, at a development cost of $3 million.

McDonald's is working on a second "On-The-Go" drive-thru location in North Texas, to be completed by August, focusing on speed and convenience without a dine-in option.

Mill Creek Residential has started preleasing for Modera Trinity, a luxury seven-story apartment complex in West Dallas, featuring high-end amenities and skyline views, set to welcome residents soon.

San Antonio residents are invited to attend public sessions and provide input on potential City Charter changes, including ethics, council compensation, and City Manager tenure.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is beginning the Highway 9 expansion project in Milton, set to continue through 2027, with landscaping and utility work included.