San Antonio Animal Care Services (SAACS) launches "Empty the Shelters" event until end of July with $25 adoption fees, backed by BISSELL Pet Foundation to alleviate overcrowding.

A Saginaw County man won a $4 million jackpot from a scratch-off lottery ticket bought at a convenience store. He chose a lump-sum payment of $2.7 million for the prize.

Austin Water proposes a 9.5% increase for the average residential water and wastewater bill, primarily due to rising operation costs and infrastructure repairs. Commercial rates may rise by 22.7%, and low-income customers could see a 20% hike.

Community members held a vigil for Jayda Woods-Johnson, a 13-year-old killed in a shooting, expressing deep sorrow and calling for action against gun violence.

Michigan gas prices drop 10 cents, settling at $3.57 per gallon, with potential for further decline if demand drops and supply remains strong. Prices remain higher than last year but are down from August 2023 highs.

Westgate Resorts in Orlando cuts 357 jobs in an operation streamlining effort, encouraging affected employees to apply internally for other positions.

Pinto Ranch, a popular Houston western wear store, reopened under new management in both Houston and Dallas, following an unexpected shutdown in June.

Benstein Liquor launched a special bourbon sale to honor fallen Deputy Brad Reckling, with proceeds supporting his family. The etched bottles sold out quickly, and further sales are planned.

Indiana's only Wahlburgers, started by the Wahlberg family, has closed down after three years in business, with no specific reasons provided for the closure.

Mesa Air Group is furloughing 12 pilots and deferring training for 41 due to lower attrition rates, aiming to save $750K/month and stabilize their workforce.

Debut Biotech partners with L'Oréal to create sustainable beauty ingredients using innovative biomanufacturing, aiming to preserve biodiversity and meet consumer demand.

Barnes & Noble's new Wicker Park location in Chicago will now open on September 4 due to the preservation needs of the historic bank building it will occupy. No cafe will be featured due to structural issues.

Six Arizona cities, with Mesa and Phoenix in lead, are recognized for national economic growth, driven by populace and median earnings increase, infrastructure expansion, and diversified economies.