Houston hospitals celebrated the arrival of their first babies of 2026, with parents and staff welcoming newborns shortly after midnight on New Year's Day.

The Grove City Ohio Police shared winter driving safety tips, emphasizing the importance of sobriety, attentiveness, and preparedness to ensure safe travel during the winter season.

Socorro, Texas residents experienced disruptions in municipal services due to a phone line outage, as the city works to restore services and assures emergency lines remain operational.

West Valley City is hiring a full-time Animal Control Officer, offering $22.49 per hour with benefits, and candidates must be willing to work holidays and weekends.

Lake Superior State University's 2026 Banished Words List highlights overused phrases like "6-7," "massive," and "incentivize," drawing submissions globally and marking their 50th anniversary by also listing repeat offenders.

Desert Cove SDA Church provides food, clothing, housing assistance, and mental health support to the homeless, having served nearly 10,000 meals and helped 151 people since January 2024.

The Colorado State Patrol warns of winter dangers for pedestrians and motorists, citing 94 crashes with 12 fatalities last season. They urge caution, the use of reflective clothing for pedestrians, and distraction-free driving for motorists.

Smyrna hosts a free public venue showcase offering tours, a swag bag for the first 200 guests, potential event credit, and workshops with local vendors.

Tempe City Manager, Rosa Inchausti, highlights the city's 2025 achievements and 2026 goals, including new restaurants, job growth, safety improvements, and infrastructure enhancements, while emphasizing environmental and business initiatives.

Arlington Public Library's Adult Education Information Session is on January 7, offering free classes for Tarrant County residents in ESL, GED prep, and career training.

East Tennessee hospitals welcomed the first babies of 2026, with UT Medical Center announcing a girl named Adeline. Details such as timing were not provided. Other hospitals like Prisma Blount and Fort Sanders also celebrated new arrivals.

Charlotte urges residents to minimize salt use in winter to protect waterways, advising calibrated spreading and brine solutions for ice-prevention to lessen environmental impact.

The Washington Township Fire Department-Dublin OH received an award for a photo in Operation Santa’s Sleigh with Light Ohio Blue, thanking the community for support.