Roseburg will cut roughly 146 jobs at its Riddle plywood plant as specialty plywood shifts to Coquille; affected workers will receive 60 days' pay and health coverage.

UT Austin consolidated police, emergency management and West Campus Ambassadors under a single cabinet-level safety unit and named Jay Swann interim director.

SAWS is moving toward a 2026 rate request to pay for plant upgrades and pipes. Simple steps — pause winter sprinklers, fix leaks and check assistance — can trim your bill.

San Jose Unified has published three consolidation options that could close or relocate elementary schools, with the district promising transportation and afterschool supports as committees finalize recommendations.

Human rights groups warn travelers about potential risks to their rights and safety in Florida ahead of the 2026 World Cup, highlighting concerns over increased immigration enforcement.

Austin nonprofit BookSpring has distributed hundreds of thousands of free kids’ books across Texas, targeting neighborhoods with few books and pairing giveaways with family-reading supports.

A Guatemalan mother arrested on her way to work near Woodburn is detained in Tacoma while pursuing a U visa and appealing a deportation order.

Baseball legend Mickey Lolich has died at 85, with tributes for the 1968 World Series hero pouring in from the Detroit Tigers and fans.

Several hundred Franklin Pierce High students staged a walkout on Wednesday, carrying Mexican flags and anti‑ICE signs as part of a wider wave of protests. The action tied local schools to national outrage over recent ICE shootings.

Central Texas leaders unveiled phase one of a regional Roadmap for Peace that prioritizes prevention, healing and data-driven tracking to curb violence.

Hawkins County EMA says the Mooresburg Utility District ran out of water and has no repair timeline. Churches and volunteers are collecting bottled water and offering showers.

The Missouri Secretary of State emphasizes the importance of trust and rule adherence in elections, highlighting local leadership, clear laws, and integrity measures as key to ensuring election security and public confidence.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel introduced a tool for reporting misconduct by immigration officers, fostering accountability and addressing community concerns.