Gov. Abbott celebrates Texas setting employment records with the highest number of employed individuals and the largest labor force in the state's history.

San Francisco will open RESET, a short-term sobering and triage center at 444 Sixth Street to hold arrested drug users and connect them to care. The move is part of Mayor Lurie’s recovery-focused plan.

Hickory Public Library and My Chapter House bookstore launch "Hickory Reads," a community reading initiative featuring Virginia Evans's novel "The Correspondent," with events and the author's appearance at Hickory Literary Festival.

Mayor Parker announces Sing That Jawn, a vocal competition for Philadelphia high schoolers, to bolster the city's music scene and youth opportunities.

A CSOC deputy in Castle Rock, Colorado, joined the local Wreaths Across America event to honor fallen service members, urging community participation in remembering their sacrifices.

Protests break out in Columbus and Minneapolis after an ICE agent fatally shoots a woman, with demonstrators calling for ICE to leave their communities and demanding justice.

An internal UC Davis review found an assistant professor failed to acknowledge the harm caused by a threatening social‑media post, triggering donor backlash and faculty departures. The campus now faces pressure to reform how it handles faculty misconduct.

Grand Prairie celebrated in early 2026 for its efficient permitting process, ranking second among mid-sized cities and sixth overall in the U.S. The city's growth includes business expansions and new community projects.

A suspect linked to multiple carjackings in Cleveland was arrested after a chase and an exchange of gunfire with police, leaving the suspect critically injured.

An Oak Hill family says a 5‑year‑old U.S. citizen was taken into ICE custody with her mother after an early‑morning police response. Relatives and advocates say they still don’t know where she is.

Grand Prairie Animal Services offers a Valentine's service where people can send a Valentine from a shelter animal for $10 to support the Animal Welfare Fund.

Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer declares January Braille Literacy Month to highlight the importance of braille for the visually impaired and the services offered by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

The Tampa Convention Center expects a $149 million economic impact in 2026 from 101 events, with attendance also increasing. It received seven industry awards in 2025, enhancing its reputation. New public art installations will debut in 2026.