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Lexington, Kentucky, creates Art on the Town program to promote local artists

The Municipal Posted on October 6, 2022 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
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Heather Lyons knows that arts are a valuable component to the state and local economy. In fact, according to the 2020 Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, Kentucky has more than 46,000 artists, who make up 2.4% of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged lexington, october 2022, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

The beat of Main Street – Corsicana, Texas

The Municipal Posted on September 22, 2022 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
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Downtown Corsicana, Texas, is a place where the past and present meet. The original brick streets carry residents and visitors to exciting neighborhood eateries, entertainment venues, shops and urban living spaces throughout the 26-block area that have become an enterprising … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged corsicana, june 2022, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Rockdale, Texas, suffers surge of water main ruptures

The Municipal Posted on September 6, 2022 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
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In the early morning hours of June 18, an 8-inch, cast-iron water line ruptured in front of City Hall in Rockdale, Texas. As crews worked to repair the line, two more six-inch main breaks, approximately 15 blocks from the original, … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, rockdale, september 2022, The Municipal

Fix-it clinics offer residents the chance to renew rather than repurchase

The Municipal Posted on August 25, 2022 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
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When it comes to environmental responsibility and reducing our collective carbon footprint, communities are quick to promote the three Rs of sustainability: reduce, reuse and recycle. But what about the fourth R — repair? The fix-it shop, once a staple … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged august 2022, clinics, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Bartlesville, Oklahoma, breathes new life into Jo Allyn Lowe Park

The Municipal Posted on July 22, 2022 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
oklahoma

Sometimes, even Mother Nature needs a helping hand, which is why the city of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, embarked on a $40,000 project to rehabilitate Jo Allyn Lowe Park.           “We have been planning this project for a while now,” said Micah … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged july 2022, oklahoma, public works, The Municipal

Sokhary Chau is first Cambodian American mayor

The Municipal Posted on June 27, 2022 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
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As a nine-year-old boy living in a refugee camp, Sokhary Chau did not aspire to be the first Cambodian American mayor elected in the United States. He was merely looking for a place to call home. Over 25 years later … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged cambodian, june 2022, personality profile, The Municipal

Brownsville, Texas, works to improve drainage system

The Municipal Posted on June 6, 2022 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
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Located on the western Gulf Coast of South Texas and adjacent to the Mexican border, Brownsville is one of the southernmost cities in the contiguous U.S. It is a 146-square-mile community that is situated at the intersection of several climates … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged drainage, june 2022, The Municipal, water & energy

Stationed for progress: College Station opens new city hall

The Municipal Posted on May 23, 2022 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
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Although it wasn’t officially incorporated until 1938, College Station, Texas, has a rich history, and the city is eager to preserve it. After years of planning, the community dedicated its new city hall building last December and has demolished the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, College Station, may 2022, The Municipal

Mason Fire Chief Bryan Brumagen comes by his career honestly

The Municipal Posted on April 25, 2022 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
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Mason, Ohio, Fire Chief Bryan Brumagen said firefighting is in his blood. Besides growing up in a fire department family with a fire chief living in his house, he also has an uncle and several cousins who are in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged fire, personality profile, The Municipal

Decatur, Alabama, is a great place to live, work and visit

The Municipal Posted on April 6, 2022 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
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Located along the Tennessee River and nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian mountain range, Decatur, Alabama, is an ecologically diverse “River City” that 60,000 residents call home. Besides being only a stone’s throw from the city of Huntsville, Decatur … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile, Uncategorized | Tagged alabama, city profile, march 2022, The Municipal

Most improved: Tulsa wins top fleet award

The Municipal Posted on March 30, 2022 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
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After its second-place finish in 2020, the city of Tulsa’s equipment management division has won the No. 1 Fleet Award from The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas for 2021. “It’s very exciting,” said Brian Franklin, administration manager for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet, fleet service & management, march 2022, The Municipal

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