Hillsborough County extends emergency burn ban due to wildfire risk, allowing certain exceptions like supervised barbecues and required agricultural burns.

Hickory Public Library hosts a "Kwanzaa for Community" event at Ridgeview Branch with storytelling by Donna Washington, focusing on Kwanzaa's cultural significance.

Over 200 students participated in the third annual Camp Street Lights event in Hillsborough County to better understand youth homelessness through a 12-hour sleep-out and discussions.

San Francisco's controller labeled Mission youth nonprofit HOMEY "tier 3" for undisclosed debts and unclear financial reporting, putting city contracts at risk.

The Law Enforcement Council of Washington County reaffirms their commitment to serve every resident equally, regardless of immigration status, while distancing from federal immigration enforcement roles.

El Paso ISD opened a new Family Resource Center at Lamar Elementary, providing a food pantry, personal care items, and other services to support students and their families.

Carrboro announces a day of service to honor Braxton Dunkin Foushee's contributions, including his advocacy for the Black community and public service.

DeKalb County approves Sky Harbour's $45 million project to build eight new hangars at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, aiming for economic growth and addressing environmental and local concerns.

Ramsey County opens its first Winter Warming Space at Holy Christian Church in Saint Paul to shelter women from the cold, with a site for men to follow. More sites and support services are planned.

Milton's Design Review Board will discuss the demolition of six properties, including three city-owned, during a meeting accessible in-person and via live stream.

Fort Worth's annual emergency shelter program offers relief to the city's homeless during winter, activating when shelters are full and conditions are cold.

St. Louis extends its Code Blue emergency measures for extreme cold until Dec. 5, providing additional emergency shelter beds and shuttle services for those in need. Snowplows are also prepared for winter weather.

Retired educator Wanda Sanders volunteers at Southside Community Center in Fort Worth, uplifting seniors with activities and companionship, drawing from her teaching background and her mother's experience.