The Briscoe Western Art Museum opened “Tejano Legacy: Another American Origin Story” on July 24, a bilingual exhibition examining nearly 400 years of Tejano history, culture and identity.
Lincoln recorded 4.33 inches of precipitation in July, exceeding the month’s 3.25-inch normal. Through July, however, the city remained 1.35 inches below its normal precipitation total for the year.
Chicago’s Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability has launched a nationwide search for a new police superintendent after Larry Snelling announced his retirement, effective July 15, 2026.
Pierre Regional Airport recorded 8,601 enplanements through June, 40% more than during the same period in 2025, according to a City of Pierre update.
Aurora’s Water Production Division reported a lead action-level exceedance after finding elevated lead levels in drinking water at some homes, according to a city notice published July 14.
HSHS St. John’s reported June 4 that leaders from St. John’s and HSHS Medical Group took part in a panel on healthcare in Springfield and surrounding communities.
Toyota plans to add a second vehicle-assembly line at its San Antonio operation in a $3.6 billion expansion expected to create 2,000 jobs, with state incentives totaling $20.05 million announced alongside the project.
Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate was 3.6% for a third consecutive month, while 94 of the state’s 95 counties reported rates below 5%, according to the state labor department.
South Dakota’s Board of Economic Development approved a package of financing and incentives for projects in defense manufacturing, health care, industrial supply and metal recycling that are expected to generate more than $115 million in capital investment and 74 full-time jobs.
The University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering will convene researchers at the McNamara Alumni Center for a two-day workshop on generative AI and scientific discovery.