El Paso's WinterFest returns with over one million lights, a 55-foot tree, and festive activities including an ice rink, holiday movies, a market, and a parade. Open daily from Nov 22 to Jan 4, the event celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

St. Charles Parish announces a temporary road closure at Barton Avenue and U.S. Highway 90 on November 18, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for railroad crossing repairs by BNSF Railroad.

The City of Dallas HCE has announced various community events for Nov 15-21, including childcare aid, cultural performances, and environmental and educational programs.

Elyria Police bonded with Open Door Christian School first graders over homemade pastries and cards, an event highlighting community policing efforts.

Ferndale ends contract with Flock Safety amid privacy concerns, seeking a new license plate reader vendor while emphasizing community values and ethical standards.

The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability seeks public comment on new rules for gas-powered leaf blowers, focusing on noise and pollution concerns.

Cleveland State University will host a social on Nov. 18 to connect prospective grad students with faculty and peers.

After public backlash, Baltimore County Public Library reinstated 14 part-time librarians it had abruptly laid off, apologizing for the handling of the dismissals.

The NYC Council passed a law ensuring the continuation of the "trash revolution" post-Mayor Adams' term, introducing on-street bins for large buildings to tackle the rat issue and cleanliness, with full implementation set for 2032.

Miami-Dade County announces the 37th “In the Company of Women” awards nominations, celebrating women leaders. Nominations are due December 12, with the ceremony in March.

Greg Walter, President and GM of Charlotte Motor Speedway, is selected as the Grand Marshal for Concord's 97th Christmas parade, recognizing his contributions to racing and community initiatives.

Minneapolis's Adopt-a-Drain program, with over 4,100 volunteers, removed one million pounds of debris from storm drains since 2015, improving local water quality.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office informed residents of a CodeRed notification system outage via social media, detailing backup communication strategies in place.