Oceanside will launch a safe parking lot for homeless individuals, managed by Dreams for Change, providing an overnight refuge for those living in their vehicles.

White Settlement residents are informed of the altered holiday trash pickup schedule due to Christmas Day; pickups will be delayed by one day post-Christmas.

The latest Engage Jeffco e-newsletter highlights Jefferson County news, events, and services, aiming to keep residents informed and connected to their community.

The Joe Foss Shooting Complex in Maricopa County will reopen under the City of Buckeye's management, offering shooting facilities to the public and law enforcement after a unanimous Board decision.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport prepares for peak travel during the holidays, expecting 30,000 daily departing passengers and advising early arrival.

Sandy Springs opens Spruill Lane, a new road named after a historic local family, aiming to alleviate congestion in a busy traffic area and improve travel.

The Houston Chronicle reports on a satirical "town hall" by a Zombie Enron, led by "Birds Aren't Real" CEO Connor Gaydos, featuring an unverified $50 million check to Houstonians.

Durham Public Schools introduces "family responsibility zones," ceasing bus services within 1.5 miles of elementary schools, due to a driver shortage. The controversial measure aims to reduce bus runs, affecting about 2,000 students.

Union City announces early closure of administrative offices on Dec 23 due to holidays, with services resuming on Dec 30. Payment options for utilities are available via night deposit box, online, or by phone.

Kia dealerships, Miami Dolphins, and Miami Heat, along with JM Family Enterprises, donated $380,000 to Feeding South Florida to help fight regional food insecurity.

The Fort Worth Fire Department is conducting a controlled burn at Tandy Hills Natural Area to manage the ecosystem and prevent wildfires. Residents have been informed not to be alarmed by the smoke.

The Athens Flight Center at Athens-Ben Epps Airport will close over Christmas from Dec 24th evening to Dec 26th morning, but self-service fuel will remain available.

The Santa Ana Unified School District plans to lay off numerous employees including educators and counselors to stabilize their finances, despite a contentious board meeting and a $180 million deficit.