Raleigh Water's D.E. Benton and E.M. Johnson Plants received the N.C. Area Wide Optimization and "Gold Star" awards for exceeding water quality standards for 10+ years.

Eegee's, a Tucson-based restaurant chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, affecting 74 employees and resulting in the closure of five locations, amidst ongoing economic challenges.

Fort Worth seeks public input on how to use federal HUD funds to support low-income housing and employment opportunities. Public hearing set for Dec. 18 with comments accepted Dec. 2-19. Draft CAPER is available online and in local libraries.