Maui County announces holiday closures for New Year's Day 2026, with some services operating on reduced hours, and regular trash pickup and Maui Bus service continuing.

First responders in Fort Worth and Dallas celebrated Christmas at their fire stations with their "second families," sharing meals and traditions while continuing to serve their communities.

The Blood Bank of Hawaii partnered with Dave & Buster's to encourage blood donations by offering arcade play cards to donors, addressing the festive season's decline in blood supplies.

El Paso's waste management schedule is adjusted due to the holidays, with no pickups on Dec 25-26 and Jan 1-2, but make-up collections on Dec 27 and Jan 3 for trash only, not recycling.

The City of Oak Creek reminds citizens about recycling do's and don'ts post-holidays, highlighting proper disposal of common waste items like cardboard and plastics, and cautioning against recycling tanglers like light strings and plastic films.

Millcreek Common's Electric Alley Arcade hosts a Pinball Wizard Tournament for all ages on December 29, with practice sessions and prizes. Registration is first-come, first-served.

Baltimore County announces a two-week Christmas tree recycling program starting January 5, 2026, with curbside collection requiring trees to be free of decorations and not bagged.

The Turowski family continued their tradition of delivering holiday cookies to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office, showing appreciation for their service.

Bexar County Judge Michele Garcia, known for her service and positive impact, passed away after a battle with cancer. Colleagues and community members have paid tribute to her strength and grace.

The Millcreek Public Works Department celebrated a busy year on Facebook and hinted at upcoming projects for 2026, asking residents to stay tuned for more details.

Euclid announced holiday closures on January 1st for city buildings and service schedule changes, with trash pickup delayed one day for Thursday and Friday. Residents are reminded to plan accordingly.

New Albany, Ohio, runs a holiday lights recycling program to prevent them from entering landfills, asking residents to contribute to their sustainability effort.

Denver's Treecycle program encourages holiday tree recycling, transforming them into mulch, with drop-offs available from Dec 29-Jan 30, excluding some holidays.