The City of Austin seeks a $10 million federal grant to update its Strategic Housing Blueprint, aiming to address housing challenges intensified by growth and the pandemic.

Minnesota breaks ground for a new State Emergency Operations Center in Blaine, replacing the old St. Paul location by 2025 to enhance space and capabilities for emergency responses.

Construction of the X Houston high-rise in Houston's Museum District has been halted, with contractors filing liens for unpaid work and the future of the project uncertain.

Fortescue Future Industries has started building a $550 million hydrogen plant in Buckeye, Arizona, aimed to produce over 11,000 tons of green hydrogen annually and create numerous jobs.

Phoenix is set to celebrate 602 Day on June 2, aiming to foster civic pride with special deals and events from local businesses and cultural organizations.

Governor Greg Abbott proclaims Economic Development Week in Texas from May 6-10, praising over 700 economic development teams for driving the state's $2.4 trillion economy and record job growth.

Nate Paul tops Travis County's delinquent taxpayer list for the third year, risking foreclosure on eight properties due to $3 million in unpaid taxes.

Houston residents are facing challenges with squatters occupying vacant homes, leading to legal battles and community concern, as reported by local news sources.

The Austin City Council approved an "agrihood" pilot program to integrate agriculture with affordable housing in East Austin, despite some concerns over the term's cultural sensitivity.

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to 'Scouting America' to emphasize inclusivity and attract more members after facing a sexual abuse scandal and bankruptcy.

Mayor Johnson of Chicago is advancing initiatives to improve affordable housing, introducing reforms and strategies to transform office spaces into homes and financing affordable units, with many developments already underway.

Burbank is set to transform with nearly 1,000 new housing units and multiple hotels, driven by LaTerra Development's mixed-use project near the Metrolink station, targeted for completion in 2025.

Phoenix awards grants for the restoration of two historic sites: Yaun Ah Gim Groceries and Monroe Street Abbey, emphasizing preservation amid urban development.