Public papers

October 3, 2026 · 1 page

Cincinnati building permits, September 27–October 3, 2026

Public notice. Cincinnati's building-permits file lists 189 permits with an issued date from September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026.

October 3, 2026 · 1 page

San Diego development approvals, September 27–October 3, 2026

Public notice. The City of San Diego Development Services permits map lists 900 approvals with an approval issue date from September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026.

October 3, 2026 · 1 page

Austin building permits, September 27–October 3, 2026

Public notice. The City of Austin issued-permits file lists 1,089 permits with an issue date from September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026.

October 3, 2026 · 1 page

Seattle building permits, September 27–October 3, 2026

Public notice. Seattle's building-permits file lists 127 rows with an issued date from September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026.

October 3, 2026 · 1 page

New Orleans building permits, September 27–October 3, 2026

Public notice. The City of New Orleans permits file lists 266 rows with an issue date from September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026.

October 3, 2026 · 1 page

Washington, D.C. building permits, September 27–October 3, 2026

Public notice. The District of Columbia building-permits layer for 2026 lists 169 permits with an issue date from September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026.

October 3, 2026 · 1 page

Illinois place of performance: new prime contract awards

Public notice. USAspending lists new federal prime contract awards with a base transaction date from September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026.

October 3, 2026 · 1 page

Florida place of performance: new prime contract awards

Public notice. USAspending lists new federal prime contract awards with a base transaction date from September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026.

October 3, 2026 · Public paper

A FEMA repair under $1,093,800 counts as a small project

On September 29, 2026, FEMA said $1,093,800 is the line between a small disaster repair and a large one. RebuildAlert uses a different dollar line on its homepage.

October 3, 2026 · Public paper

The calendar says October 3. The EPA file is still from September 27.

EPA said a new pollution-records file should arrive on October 3. The big file you can download is still the one from September 27.

October 3, 2026 · Desk brief

Texas data centers have to answer ERCOT by October 12

Data centers of 25 megawatts or more that are trying to connect to the ERCOT grid have a State and Community Impact questionnaire due at 5 p.m. Central on October 12, 2026. ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas plan a report on or before December 10, 2026.

October 4, 2026 · Sunday Edition

Sunday Is for the Local Question

A plain guide to why a neighborhood poll matters — live tallies show before you vote, and email alerts stay a separate door.

October 3, 2026 · Public paper

Seven Ohio counties can apply for federal storm aid. Most of the request is not on the list.

FEMA’s Oct. 2 declaration, DR-4945-OH, opens individual help through Dec. 1 for August storm damage in seven counties. Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation are not declared.

October 3, 2026 · Public safety brief

Flash Flood Warnings for Nassau, Baker, Bradford, Clay, and Union Counties, and Camden County, Georgia

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville had two Flash Flood Warnings still running late on Oct. 3, 2026. One covers parts of Baker, Bradford, Clay, and Union counties until 11:30 p.m. EDT. One covers northern Nassau County, Florida, and central Camden County, Georgia, until midnight EDT. Do not drive into floodwater.

October 3, 2026 · Public safety brief

Flash Flood Warning for Victoria County, Texas, Until 12:45 a.m. CDT

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi issued a Flash Flood Warning at 9:44 p.m. CDT on Oct. 3, 2026, for central Victoria County until 12:45 a.m. CDT Sunday. Radar showed 3 to 5 inches of rain already down. Do not drive into floodwater.

October 3, 2026 · Public safety brief

Bouquet Fire: Evacuation Orders and Warnings in Los Angeles County

As of about 6:34 a.m. PT on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, Angeles National Forest listed the Bouquet Fire at 1,048 acres and 40 percent contained, near Bouquet Canyon Road in Los Angeles County. That is up from about 30 percent contained late Saturday night. Evacuation orders and warnings are still in effect. Bouquet Canyon Road is still closed between Spunky Canyon and Vasquez Canyon. A shelter is open at the Community Room at the Castaic Sports Complex, in Castaic. Check the Genasys Protect map and AlertLA. Leave now if your zone is under an order.

October 3, 2026 · Public safety brief

Flash Flood Warning for Southwestern Lancaster County, South Carolina

The National Weather Service in Columbia issued a Flash Flood Warning at 10:30 p.m. EDT on Oct. 3, 2026, for southwestern Lancaster County until 1:30 a.m. EDT Sunday. The warning names Elgin and Heath Springs. Up to 4 inches had fallen. Do not drive on flooded roads.

October 3, 2026 · Long read

How to Ask for Help Paying the Light or Gas Bill / Cómo pedir ayuda para pagar la luz o el gas

A bilingual English and Spanish brief on Pasos USA’s October 3, 2026 guide. It explains LIHEAP, the utility bill, and the two calls to make before you ask for help paying light or gas. Not legal advice and not a government site.

October 3, 2026 · Public brief

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: DoW’s “Brilliant at the Basics” for IT and OT

A plain-language brief on the October 2, 2026 White House message for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and on the Department of War Chief Information Officer campaign that lists ten IT basics and ten OT basics for defense industry partners.

October 3, 2026 · Long read

SI or AI? Federal ‘Super Intelligence’ Order Meets California’s AI Naming Rule

A plain-language brief on Executive Order 14434, which tells the federal executive branch to say “Super Intelligence” and “SI,” and on California’s order that state agencies keep saying “artificial intelligence” and “AI.”

October 3, 2026 · Long read

Game Day for GI Bill Benefits: How Veterans Start Education and Training Through Choose VA and VA.gov

A plain-language kickoff checklist for GI Bill education benefits: what Choose VA is, what Post-9/11 (Chapter 33) covers at a high level, how to apply on VA.gov, and the 30-day average VA states for education claims.

October 3, 2026 · Long read

USACE Orange County Levee and Floodwall Draft SEIS: Comments Due October 26, Meeting October 20

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District draft SEIS for a new Orange County, Texas levee-floodwall system — public meeting October 20, 2026 in Bridge City; comments through October 26.

October 3, 2026 · Long read

Pierce County Trustee’s Sale Notice: 13801 Dana Lane East, Puyallup — Auction November 6, 2026

Notice of Trustee’s Sale TS# WA-25-1029232-RM schedules a Pierce County foreclosure auction for November 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. outside the Pierce County Courthouse for property commonly known as 13801 Dana Lane East, Puyallup, WA.

October 3, 2026 · Long read

Missouri NRCS Farm Service Deadline: Apply by November 6 for FY2027 Conservation and Irrigation Funding

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Missouri is taking FY2027 ACEP, CSP, and EQIP applications through November 6, 2026 — including a Varney River irrigation efficiency project in Dunklin County.