Westlake

The Westlake Planning and Zoning Commission approved a proposed data center despite significant opposition from residents of Westlake and neighboring Keller. Public backlash occurred during a zoning meeting where the proposal was debated for hours.

Keller residents along the border with Westlake are concerned about a proposed data center in Westlake due to its proximity to their homes. The project has sparked local worries about its potential impact.

A baby died in a fire at a mobile home in the Dove Creek Community of Westlake, Louisiana, early Sunday morning. A couple and their toddler survived, but the infant's death is under investigation. The fire's cause is suspected to be electrical, and the home had functioning smoke alarms that aided the family's escape.

Los Angeles is testing urban planning changes, including temporarily closing Wilshire Boulevard, to improve safety and cleanliness in MacArthur Park, which continues to struggle with addiction, crime, and homelessness despite increased police patrols and social services.

A Westlake student is biking to raise funds for Venezuela. The student from Texas High School aims to collect donations for the country.

Eanes ISD confirmed that Mark Steward's family identified him as a victim of the deadly floods in the Hill Country and other parts of Texas. The announcement was made on Friday regarding the flooding that occurred on Thursday.

Amazon's $25 billion bond sale caused weak investor demand, signaling potential concerns about the AI sector's financial health. Bio-Lab, a division of KIK Consumer Products, is investing $8 million to expand its Louisiana facility for pool care products. Hasbro is launching Blooms by Play-Doh, an adult-oriented creative product line to appeal to the 'kidult' market.

Police are in a standoff at MacArthur Park after responding to a report of a man with a gun in Westlake. The suspect is located near South Park View Street and Wilshire Boulevard, with the possibility that the weapon may be simulated.

ELIFIN highlights a ±14-acre stabilized laydown yard in Geismar’s petrochemical corridor, surrounded by major operators like BASF, Shell, Westlake, OxyChem, and Air Liquide. The property, zoned HI for heavy industrial use, offers NNN leasing and is near major highways, Baton Rouge (37 minutes), and MSY Airport (45 minutes).

A 43-year-old man on probation was arrested and federally charged with possessing over 2.7 pounds of a fentanyl precursor in MacArthur Park. The arrest was announced by First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli for the Central District of California.

Family and friends are seeking public assistance to locate Boonsin Phanichsiri, an 80-year-old woman who went missing in Westlake, Los Angeles, on May 22. A Silver Alert was issued by the Los Angeles Police Department after she was last seen in the 400 block of South Virgil Avenue.