Mayor Johnston's proposed budget would end funding for the Monroe micro-community in mid‑2026, leaving dozens of residents and staff racing to find land, permits and money. The nonprofit running the site has launched a fundraising push as it searches for alternatives.

Sacramento City Unified is moving its comprehensive high school graduations to Golden 1 Center on June 8–9, 2026, marking the district’s first downtown arena commencements. Details on tickets and times will come from individual schools.

TWU’s new $107M Health Sciences Center in Denton brings labs, clinics and a local BSN program as the state grapples with a looming nursing shortage. The center opens to the public this week.

Students returned to St. Marys Elementary after crews removed a bat colony and the district completed an extensive remediation and cleaning effort. Officials say the building was cleared for reentry.

The City of Miami has reopened its Senior Rental Assistance Program through Feb. 20, offering up to $500 a month for qualifying renters 62+. Demand is expected to outpace limited funds.

A Jacksonville woman says she was flooded with threats after being mistaken for the person in a viral Fort Myers video. The clip's poster apologized as authorities look into the incident.

Harris County is restoring Riverside General Hospital in Third Ward and plans a Feb. 28 reopening as a county health and social‑services hub. The project pairs historic preservation with wraparound programs.

RIDE Indoor Cycling will close two studios this month — Downtown Austin and West University in Houston — leaving instructors and riders surprised.

Winter Pride will beam a Global Rainbow laser across St. Petersburg next week, launching from the Mari Jean Hotel and running for three nights. Organizers say the display is a statement of visibility and are still fundraising to cover costs.

Many Middletown customers say their first bills after a cyberattack are much higher than expected. City officials say payments were credited and outline dispute steps.

Priscilla Tyree Williams leads Raleigh's vertical construction projects, excluding the Convention Center, Parks, and Water projects, as featured in a city video series.

Suson Park's All Around the Barn Tours, offered by St. Louis County Parks and Recreation, are now open for registration, offering interactive farm-life experiences from April to November.

An event titled "Valentine's Speed-Friending" is set for Feb. 12 at Raleigh's Five Points Center, aiming to help adults make new friends over activities and conversations.