Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square welcomes its annual Christmas tree, a 75-foot Douglas-fir presented by Stimson Lumber Company, marking the start of the city's holiday season.

Las Cruces' Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Program is hosting a Neighborhood Dumpster Day on November 16, 2024, for residents to dispose of waste for free.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced a meeting to discuss casino gaming, iGaming, and sports betting regulations, accessible both in-person and virtually.

Dallas invites residents to attend the 'Love What's Next' open house on December 2 to discuss the Master Plan Update for the Dallas Love Field airport at the Frontiers of Flight Museum.

Jefferson County's Giving Tree initiative invites residents to fulfill holiday wishes for local underprivileged children by picking tags from a tree and returning gifts by Dec. 5.

The City of Garland won eight awards at the TATOA conference for its video productions, including first-place wins in public health/safety and arts, and third place for Overall Excellence.

Grand Prairie plans to annex properties and discuss a partnership with Ellis County for water supply, with public hearings scheduled at City Hall to encourage community involvement. Documents are available on the city's website.

Maple Grove, MN urges residents to properly dispose of leaves to protect water quality, offering a free yard waste disposal site and warning against street dumping to prevent nutrient-rich runoff and blocked storm drains.

The Minneapolis Health Department is promoting the Movember movement to raise awareness for men's health issues through growing mustaches and social media engagement.

Students were evacuated from Lake Mountain Middle School due to a suspicious odor after a fire alarm; no serious injuries were reported and the cause was a malfunctioning ceiling fan. Classes resumed post-incident.

The Town of Fountain Hills invites residents to a Financial Town Hall on November 20th to discuss the municipal budget and expenditure with CFO Paul Soldinger.

Peoria hosts a blood drive on November 14 at the City Hall Campus, encouraging donations with a streamlined appointment process and the chance to win a $10,000 gift card.

The City of Garland invites residents to take a survey regarding preferences for receiving community news and information, indicating the city's intention to improve communication methods.