Newton County's holiday events include free weddings at the decorated Courthouse on select Fridays in December and Santa visits on December 10, 12, and 19. Bookings and inquiries can be made via email or phone.

In Northlake, Texas, Santa rode on a fire truck to spread holiday cheer. The event by Denton County ESD #1 took place on December 3rd, with residents encouraged to join in with flashlights and glow sticks.

Pierce County Human Services awarded a $495,000 grant to the Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center to enhance digital skills and connectivity among diverse families.

Westwood Hills Nature Center is hosting the Be the Light Winter Solstice Walk on December 21 to honor individuals battling mental health issues with a luminary walk, community messages, and a shared fire. Registration is required for this free event.

St. Peters and Cottleville are moving to a single-stream recycling system with new 95-gallon carts, phasing out the blue bag-based system to increase efficiency and participation.

Eden Prairie seniors can shape their community by voting in the Senior Advisory Council Election, join winter programs, and partake in fitness and cultural events, detailed in the city's bulletin.

Lake Havasu City honors the 83rd anniversary of Pearl Harbor with a ceremony featuring a USS Arizona relic, hosted by the Marine Corps League Detachment #757.

Raleigh Police Chief Estella D. Patterson plans to retire on March 1, 2025, after significant contributions to crime reduction and community relations.

Boulder is marking 30 years of its Youth Opportunities Program with a celebration, highlighting its commitment to empowering local youth and civic participation.

NYC sold four winning Powerball tickets; one won $100,000 and three won $50,000 each. Locations include the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. The jackpot is now at $260 million.

Garland celebrates "A Garland Christmas on the Square" with a tree lighting, live music, local food, crafts, and festive attractions including a snow hill and reindeer.

Joanie Garratt, ex-Beverly Hills teacher, filed a claim for wrongful termination allegedly due to an anti-Trump Facebook post, which her attorney argues is a free speech right.

St. Peters, Missouri announces its Christmas break schedule with closures of municipal buildings on December 24-25 and altered solid waste collection following the holiday.