Want the chance to hunt big game this fall? Remaining 2023 deer elk permits to be sold beginning July 11

New this year, the youth permits will allow any youth — 17 years old or younger on July 31 — to hunt all of the general-season elk hunts, including archery, muzzleloader and both any legal weapon seasons in both spike and any bull hunting units.

source https://wildlife.utah.gov/news/utah-wildlife-news/1700-want-the-chance-to-hunt-this-fall-remaining-2023-deer-and-elk-permits-to-be-sold-beginning-july-11.html

Houston sues state in attempt to block new law that erodes cities' power

House Bill 2127 — dubbed the “Death Star” law by opponents — prevents local governments from creating rules that go further than what's allowed under broad areas of state law. Houston's suit says the new law violates the state's constitution.

source https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/03/houston-texas-lawsuit-local-control/

VP Kamala Harris says the Supreme Court took rights from the people of America

Tens of thousands of people showed up this past weekend for the Essence festival in New Orleans, La., where Vice President Kamala Harris headlined panel conversations about economic opportunity and maternal health and reproductive rights. On ...

source https://www.npr.org/2023/07/03/1185712684/vp-kamala-harris-says-the-supreme-court-took-rights-from-the-people-of-america

Statement from President Joe Biden on National Wildland Firefighter Day

We also celebrate our wildland firefighting teams who are currently making an impact and helping keep communities safe in Canada, as they battle a historically difficult start to their wildfire season. Through the National Interagency Fire Center, ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/02/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-national-wildland-firefighter-day/

Community Services Celebrates Park & Recreation Month

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (June 30, 2023) – Get Up, Get Out and Get Active in July with Charlotte County Community Services. July is nationally recognized as Park and Recreation Month. This year's theme Where Community Grows celebrates the vital role park ...

source https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/news/community-services-celebrates-park-recreation-month.stml

No Swim Advisory Issued for a Cove on Lake Wylie

The “No Swim” advisory was issued after an estimated 390 gallons of sewage spilled into Lake Wylie from a failed pipe located at 18328 Rosapenny Road, Charlotte, NC. The line is being repaired and the discharge discontinued.

source https://www.charlottenc.gov/CS-Prep/Storm-Water-News/No-Swim-Advisory-Issued-for-a-Cove-on-Lake-Wylie

Hillsborough County Offices and Facilities to Close July 4 for Independence Day

Administrative offices of County government; Southeast County Landfill, Northwest and South County transfer stations, Resource Recovery Facility, Community Collection Centers, and yard waste processing facilities; Hillsborough County's Customer Service ...

source https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/newsroom/2023/06/30/hillsborough-county-offices-and-facilities-to-close-july-4-for-independence-day