Boerne library closes due to a cold snap, halting tax services but opens as a warming station with amenities for residents and their pets, ensuring resumed tax help once reopened.

St. Louis commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events including a community celebration, acts of service, and reflections on civil rights legacy and ongoing struggles for justice.

Volunteers in Maryland celebrated MLK Day through community service, including revamping a school and supporting the food bank, inspired by King's legacy of service.

Reverend Al Sharpton hosted an MLK Day event at Metropolitan AME Church, emphasizing civil rights and cautioning against President Trump's impact on diversity and inclusion efforts.

Schools in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida are closing or adjusting schedules due to an approaching winter storm with potential icy conditions.

Runners from various states and countries participated in the Austin International Half Marathon despite freezing temperatures, with community and charitable aspects, and winners Haftu Knight and Allie Kieffer.

The City of Blaine, Minnesota, detailed the roles of their Public Works Water Division on Facebook, highlighting tasks beyond just maintaining water flow, including aiding in snow plowing.

St. Charles Parish opens a warming shelter at the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center in Luling during a cold snap, offering refuge and basic amenities, including pet accommodations.

Hennepin County Detention Deputy Abdirahman was named Corrections Officer of the Year for his prompt response to a medical emergency including the removal of narcotics from an inmate. He was recognized at a Gopher game and an awards ceremony.

Cities in Northeast Ohio set up warming centers amid forecasts of extreme cold. Free transportation was offered, and officials provided safety advice.

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office offers a free virtual Opioid Education & Narcan Training class to the public.

NYC property owners are warned to clear snow from sidewalks by 11 a.m. Monday or face fines, following a storm that ended at 2:30 a.m. Non-compliance could result in a $150 penalty for the first offense.

The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office highlighted the issue of stalking among teens on Stalking Awareness Day, noting high victimization rates and the media's influence on perceptions of stalking.