Google has released the first $5M from a $25M Energy Impact Fund for West Memphis, directing money to weatherization, home repairs and community grants to cut utility costs. Local nonprofits and a Google‑ICF‑Entergy partnership will run the work.

Parents and teachers say a proposed SMMUSD plan would move instrumental instruction to 5th grade and shrink upper-elementary pathways, prompting petitions and oversight hearings.

WalletHub’s 2026 ranking puts Texas in the lower third for working mothers, citing long workweeks, weak parental‑leave policies and gaps in childcare and leadership.

Caltrans District 4’s Equity Expo brings free health checks, resource tables and city and state officials to Oakland tomorrow. The day aims to link residents with services and planning efforts.

Calaveras County’s animal shelter paused dog intake after several animals tested positive for parvovirus. Officials urge microchip checks and vaccinations.

Cleveland council introduced emergency DORA legislation for Playhouse Square that would let patrons carry drinks in marked cups across a base zone and a larger event-ready area.

A volunteer Ferndale 'Rat Patrol' is using dry ice and burrow‑busting tactics to tackle a surge of rats; city guidance and veterinary bodies urge caution.

Queer and trans hockey clubs around the Bay Area and beyond say interest has spiked after the hit show "Heated Rivalry," even as USA Hockey’s new eligibility policy narrows single‑sex options. Organizers are racing to turn curiosity into sustainable play time.

A Gallup report finds 71% of public‑school teachers hold side jobs. Local San Antonio teachers tell KSAT they’re working late and picking up Uber shifts as districts report dozens of openings.

Doris Voitier, superintendent since 2004, will retire in June, the district announced, closing a chapter that included Hurricane Katrina recovery. The school board will manage the transition.

Hendersonville Police posted a Facebook raffle listing an AR-15 among prizes; tickets are $10 and proceeds are said to benefit the local Citizens Police Academy Association.

A grocery-style Statesmen Market at Kennedy-King gives students free fresh food and essentials as part of City Colleges' Food Security for Life pilot.

The NYPD added 103 names to its Hall of Heroes at One Police Plaza, and for the first time included 60 members who died during the COVID‑19 pandemic.