Reyes Ramirez has been appointed as Houston's new Poet Laureate by the Houston Public Library, set to connect the community through poetry until April 2027.

Fort Worth is launching a campaign to discourage direct giving to panhandlers, urging residents to donate to local charities instead for more effective assistance to the homeless. Signs with guidance and an online donation site will be installed.

Los Angeles plans to increase trash collection fees for 1.2 million households to address a $1 billion budget deficit and sustain its waste management program.

The Columbus Division of Police has placed multilingual domestic violence resource posters around the city to help victims regardless of language barriers.

Texas sees a measles outbreak; health officials advocate for MMR vaccination and report no cases in Tarrant County, where local clinics offer vaccines.

The Adams County Sheriff’s C.R.T. has made significant public safety strides, with numerous arrests and seizures of drugs, illegal firearms, and stolen vehicles. They have also contributed to officer training and community engagement.

Anoka County announced the 'Mighty Mississippi Cleanup Challenge' for volunteers to help clean the riverbanks across different parks on various dates. Commissioner Reinert praised the community's collaborative spirit.

San Antonio celebrates Fair Housing Month with initiatives including tenant services, a symposium, and educational resources to inform residents about their housing rights.

Salisbury is seeking local poets to contribute to its Sidewalk Poetry Project, which will embed poems in the downtown sidewalks, in celebration of National Poetry Month.

Gahanna Police announce "Our Gahanna," a project for community input on the city's future, with events from May 6-8 for residents to share their vision.

Denver introduces a reminder alert in the PayByPhone parking app to prevent children and pets from being left in overheated cars, showing a commitment to tackling the dangers of high-temperature entrapment.

The City of Mesa offers assistance with summer electric bills to qualified residents, with a May 29 application deadline and does not cover SRP customers. Programs for seniors and rent support are also available.

St. Johns County, in partnership with the West Augustine CRA, will host the 2025 Easter Parade on April 20, featuring local groups, floats, and a subsequent talent show.