Leander ISD posted an internal superintendent vacancy Feb. 6 and invited Deputy Superintendent Chris Clark to apply as Dr. Bruce Gearing prepares to retire. The board will collect community feedback before naming a permanent leader.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signs Senate Bill 743 to increase penalties for intentionally disrupting worship services, following incidents of disturbances at religious events.

Ald. Anthony Beale says Mayor Brandon Johnson’s team is working to undo the City Council’s decision to legalize video-gambling terminals, triggering a budget and Bally’s-deal fight.

A Carson City judge gave the Nevada DMV days to hand over communications with ICE after the ACLU said heavily redacted records and references to Signal suggested undisclosed coordination.

About 100 Round Rock Early College students walked out Friday in a peaceful, student-organized protest against ICE. State officials and the TEA are now scrutinizing districts’ responses.

A state lawmaker cites a drop in school-based dental visits and has filed legislation to give the state more control over CPS as dentists warn fewer kids are getting care.

North County Fire said it has landed a $7M DCIP award to rebuild Station 4 in Fallbrook. The project is tied to Camp Pendleton readiness and moves forward under CEQA review.

Charlotte police have arrested 22-year-old Sam’on Andrew Smith for murder, with the CMPD continuing their investigation and asking for community assistance.

Hamilton Township Fire Rescue invites locals to a "push-in" ceremony for their new ladder and tanker on February 7th.

Noblesville first responders and community members worked together to save a life during a medical emergency, using CPR and an AED, highlighting the importance of early intervention.

Council advanced noise and zoning changes that would limit car-wash hours and force sound-dampening for businesses near homes after neighbors complained. The measures now move through the reading process.

The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on Bill 6-26, which seeks to allow local fire and rescue to directly receive and use funds from the Emergency Medical Services Insurance Reimbursement Program.

A DOJ interim rule would compress appeal windows and let the Board summarily dismiss many immigration appeals. Colorado advocates say the change denies due process and will overwhelm legal clinics.