Riley Dodge has left Southlake Carroll High School to join SMU as passing game coordinator and tight ends coach, after an impressive 108–10 record and accomplishments in high school coaching.

The City of Moore, Oklahoma, offers a free Christmas tree pickup service to assist with eco-friendly holiday clean-up from December 26 to January 16.

Various essential workers and first responders worked during Christmas, providing crucial services and maintaining public safety, with some businesses also showing generosity through donations.

During Thanksgiving week, Gastonia's GoGastonia transport provided 3,050 rides to 855 riders, with improved service times and 91.1% demand fulfillment despite holiday quietness.

Horizon City Police rescued a dog near a middle school and used social media to find its owners, expressing law enforcement's caring role in the community.

A ticket from a gas station in Cabot, Arkansas won the $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot, the second-largest in US history, with officials confirming the win post-Christmas Eve.

Minneapolis Police maintained public safety and spread holiday cheer during Christmas, also hosting a Toy Giveaway event to strengthen community relations.

Neighbors lined Rockport streets as PVT Brandyn Allen returned home; a public memorial with military honors is set for Sunday at Hope Church Rockport.

Protestors gathered at a Florida detention center on Christmas to support migrants and criticize ICE and Trump's immigration policies, echoing a larger online movement and planning future demonstrations.

The City of Martinsville encouraged residents to shop locally for Christmas, highlighting extended hours for various businesses and adjusted waste collection schedules.

Kazoo Toys in Buckhead experiences record holiday sales despite tariff-induced price increases, showcasing the community's support for local businesses and the enduring holiday spirit.

A Texas law allows for regulation of ACA marketplace prices to mitigate the impact of expiring federal subsidies, potentially keeping insurance plans affordable for residents despite national premium increases.

The Licking County Health Department shared holiday greetings on Facebook, also noting its upcoming office closures during the festive season to keep the community informed.