A judge ordered the Northmere SRO vacated after inspectors found hazardous conditions; tenants and advocates say relocation aid may not be enough.

Kingsport hosts holiday events including carousel rides, crafts, and caroling, with over 100 Christmas trees displayed in parks, thanks to This is Kingsport and the Downtown Kingsport Association.

H2O America agreed to buy Magnolia‑based Quadvest for $540M, folding a family‑owned Houston utility into its Texas platform and pledging $500M+ in local investment. Regulators still must sign off before a mid‑2026 close.

El Paso ISD celebrated high school students graduating with associate degrees before finishing high school at the UTEP-hosted EPCC Fall 2025 Commencement.

Greg Padrick has been named the police chief of DeKalb County, aiming to enhance public safety and build community trust. He has served in the local police force since 1997.

Slidell, Louisiana warns of a hard freeze and advises residents to take precautions against the cold, protect vulnerable people and pets, and offers resources for shelter and assistance.

After the Bondi Beach attack, Chicago menorah lightings went on with tightened security and emergency grants backing added precautions. Rabbis urged resilience as organizers worked with police.

Cresthill Middle School raised $4,100 for "Shop with a Cop," doubling its previous year's efforts, and inspiring other schools, as acknowledged by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Las Vegas raised support for a charity event, with the LVMPD SWAT team and SuperHeroes 4 Sully collecting 1,210 bikes and a $10,000 donation for kids in need.

Kettering, Ohio's local government mobilizes snow treatment crews ahead of a snowstorm, advising residents on their Facebook page to minimize travel and take safety measures like parking off-street and shoveling snow properly.

The Andress High School esports team won the Texas Scholastic Esports Federation State Championship, reflecting the growth of their program and El Paso ISD's digital skills focus.

The Roane County Sheriff's Office warns on Facebook of increasing work-from-home scams, urging caution for job offers that seem too good to be true and could involve legal risks.

Sara Lozoya was surprised when two deployed sons returned home during a La Cantera outing; flights were paid for by Miles for Military.