Dallas City Council is considering permits and safety rules for groups handing out free food to people experiencing homelessness, and members are sharply divided. Legal risks and cleanup costs are central to the debate.

A St. Louis police officer accidentally phoned the city’s Rapid Response hotline to report an arrestee, prompting community alarm and fresh questions about police‑ICE ties.

The Illinois House approved HB5011 to bar departments from counting stops and arrests in officer reviews, closing what supporters call an "indirect quota" loophole. The measure now moves to the Senate.

A coalition wants Dallas County voters to consider a 3‑cent‑per‑$100 property tax to fund child care as waitlists swell and costs rise. Officials are still weighing the plan.

The FTC opened a 47‑page review of food and grocery delivery pricing, arguing that “free delivery” ads often hide mandatory fees and asking for public comment.

EPISD is weighing a $3,000 voluntary buyout for central-office staff as leaders try to close a projected multimillion-dollar gap without classroom cuts. The board will take up the proposal next Tuesday.

Fort Lauderdale faces a potential $725 million 30‑year payout for a new City Hall as commissioners spar over whether to pause or proceed. The cost math includes financing and long‑term service agreements.

Paul Renner launched his 'Affordability Now' tour in Jacksonville and pitched a $34 billion property-tax rollback he says would be paid by efficiency measures and levies on nonresident investors.

Former Arlington Mayor Dr. Robert N. Cluck has died at 87. City leaders credited him with bringing the Cowboys and championing public-health programs.

Mayor Littmann’s FY27 budget holds the property tax rate steady while raising some user fees and directing new money to police, fire and 117 infrastructure projects.

Tyler Kistner said his Pentagon work and a Marine Reserve activation mean he must step away from his 2026 bid for Minnesota’s 2nd District to deploy overseas.

Facing voter pushback, Colorado lawmakers are shifting mandatory surcharges into optional fees and insurer levies to fund wildlife crossings and hail‑resiliency grants.

A viral X video shows GOP hopeful Casey Putsch aiming a rifle and taunting Vivek Ramaswamy. Critics called the clip a threat and a Columbus venue scrubbed a planned fundraiser.