Dallas Police posted a remembrance for Officer Mitchell Penton on the fifth anniversary of his death; the driver who hit his patrol car was later convicted and given a 30‑year sentence.

East Central High students plan a midday walkout Friday to protest ICE activity as similar protests sweep San Antonio. State officials have warned districts about attendance-linked penalties.

Ohio Representative Brian Lorenz highlights Keith's Law, a measure creating a voluntary database for individuals with disabilities to assist first responders during emergencies.

Northside ISD is weighing a 3-cent tax-rate increase and roughly $400 million in bonds to close a $38M budget gap as enrollment slides.

Slidell city offices will close on Feb 16-17 for Presidents Day and Mardi Gras-related holidays, with essential personnel on duty and a 24-hour emergency hotline for utilities. Normal operations resume Wednesday.

Governor Mike DeWine signed a bill designating March 9th as the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day in Ohio, honoring the all-Black women's WWII unit.

MTS’s board voted to push its SDTC pension payoff back to 2045, freeing operating cash now while adding about $51 million to future costs.

Marin Republicans flagged dozens of alleged “dead” voters from last November’s Prop. 50 tally; the county’s registrar says a review found only a few deceased records and no votes cast after death.

Oklahoma lawmakers urge State Superintendent Fields to focus on traditional education and investigate violations of compulsory attendance laws following student walkouts protesting ICE.

A county summary says Lane County Commissioner David Loveall retaliated against staff after complaints about his language, including a crude 'stripper' comment.

Attorney General Dave Yost of Ohio has partnered with the Ohio Bankers League and the Ohio Health Care Association to combat elder abuse, emphasizing the prevention of financial exploitation among seniors.

Los Gatos unexpectedly flipped a projected $3.1M deficit into a $4.3M midyear surplus; council reprioritized homelessness and transportation projects.

Congressman Jamie Raskin reported severely overcrowded conditions at a Baltimore ICE facility, which lacks adequate amenities for detainees. He called for congressional oversight and reforms.