The Mesa Public Library is launching "Mesa Reads," a program to encourage daily reading, with events starting January 11, 2025, and prize drawings for participants.

Ellis County offices will close on January 20, 2025, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will resume operations on January 21. Residents are urged to engage in acts of service to honor King's legacy.

Euless, Texas has relocated its Animal Services to a temporary facility to ensure uninterrupted care during upgrades of the original site, with plans to start renovations in January 2025. Services continue as city commits to animal welfare.

The City of Dallas seeks public input on allocating federal funds for neighborhood improvements, through meetings and surveys, for the FY 2025-26 HUD budget.

A boy, injured by a drone at an Orlando show, was discharged from hospital and is recovering, while the involved company, Sky Elements, faces an FAA investigation and show cancellations.

Dallas Aquatics is partnering with local businesses to fund free swimming lessons for youth, involving fundraisers at Krispy Kreme, Regal Cinema, Raising Cane's, and Panda Express.

Healthcare workers in Oregon, represented by the ONA, plan to strike on January 10th due to unresolved negotiations with the Providence health care system over patient safety and staffing.

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez reported a record decline in gun violence for 2024 with the lowest number of shootings and victims on record, outperforming pre-pandemic levels.

Plymouth residents can join the local police for Cocoa with Cops, a community relationship-building event over hot chocolate, on Jan. 14 at the Plymouth Community Center.

Bloomington is hosting a Civics Bee championship for middle school students, which will take place in the Civic Plaza Council Chambers on February 4, involving a partnership with local organizations.

The Maryland Lottery awarded over $33.1 million in prizes in one week, with noteworthy wins including a $1 million scratch-off ticket from Towson and several other large prizes.

Garland Public Library released the Winter 2024-25 edition of "Off the Shelf," featuring reading material and library programs for residents to enjoy during the winter months.

Garland reflects on a year of recovery and growth post-storm, with environmental awards, downtown development, and plans for new libraries and a recreation center.