Rockwall County's Commissioners Court meeting on December 17, 2025, will address the appointment of a new judge and infrastructure updates. Public participation is welcomed at the courthouse.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints Tommy Lucas and Lynden Rose, and reappoints Alonzo Cantu to the University of Houston System Board of Regents, with Bryan Clark also joining.

City Council of Durham is deciding on the future of the former Police HQ at 505 W. Chapel Hill St, with staff advising to wait for better market conditions for redevelopment and to discuss preservation of the historic Milton Small building.

Federal and state lawyers have asked a judge to dismiss a 16‑year consent decree after Texas says it overhauled 13 state supported living centers.

The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office celebrated the graduation of Basic Corrections Classes 2-25 and 3-25, emphasizing the new deputies' rigorous training and commitment to integrity and public service.

Alejandra Salinas leads in early votes for Houston City Council against Dwight Boykins, focusing on city basics, while Boykins stresses fiscal responsibility. Final results are pending.

CMPD teamed up with local "elves" in Charlotte to hand out $100 bills to residents in need, honoring the Secret Santa tradition started by Larry Stewart in 1971.

Gov. Hochul vetoed a bill that could've weakened NYC mayoral powers, a move beneficial to Mayor-elect Mamdani's agenda, amidst a political tug-of-war and disagreement over homeless policy.

President Neville Pinto celebrated the success of graduates from 47 states and 61 countries at the University of Cincinnati's commencement in Fifth Third Arena.

Councilwoman Monica Larson lost the Henderson Police Supervisors' Association's endorsement after a conflict with a police sergeant, and amid tensions with indicted Councilmember Carrie Cox. Larson defends her actions and suggests political motives.

Roxanne Watanabe is appointed as the new BTO director at Hawaii's DAGS, aiming to modernize the state's aging financial system with the $66-million EFS project.

An administrative law judge says Councilman John Lee accepted gifts that broke city rules and recommended a $43,730 fine; the City Ethics Commission will decide.

The LA City Council approved a $1 million increase for LAPD recruitment, less than the $4.4 million Mayor Bass requested to add 410 officers by 2026. The decision precedes a budget deficit concern and the 2028 Olympics.