The Texas Medical Board has posted a required course that walks clinicians through when abortion is lawful to protect a patient’s life. Doctors say the slides may not resolve murky, real‑world cases.

The Boston City Council passed a resolution urging the federal government to restore TPS for Haitian immigrants, stressing their importance to the community.

Flagler County officials announced a burn ban due to drought-induced wildfire risks, prohibiting fireworks and open burning, while allowing monitored outdoor cooking. The ban lasts for seven days to prevent fire growth.

Senator Moody proposes the Home School Graduation Recognition Act to equate home-schooled graduates with traditional peers, aiding their financial aid access.

Tampa Fire Rescue honored African American heritage and veterans during the City of Tampa's 2026 Black History Celebration, recognizing the dual service of military veterans now serving the local community.

A City memo shows 17 Dallas projects will share $14,975,000 from the FY26 federal spending package, funding Fair Park upgrades, White Rock Lake trails and DPD programs.

Massachusetts Gov. Healey has announced over 1,200 ADUs approved, signaling progress in tackling the housing crisis. Initiatives like the ADU Design Challenge and a new construction loan program aim to lower costs and increase housing production.

Major Harvey W. Taylor III was named interim chief of the West Memphis Police Department effective Jan. 1; county leaders publicly congratulated him.

Five UW chancellors collected five-figure retention bonuses after hitting first-to-second-year targets, while UW–Madison’s chancellor received a donor-funded six-figure payment. The awards renew questions about priorities as enrollment falls.

The Brunswick Division of Fire provided an advanced fireground tactics training class over two days to enhance firefighter skills amid increasing fire challenges.

Mayor Mamdani unveils a plan to protect NYC's homeless from severe cold, adding hotel rooms for shelter, doubling down on warming centers, and increasing outreach efforts.

Dallas‑Plano‑Irving tumbled to 35th in Milken's 2026 index as job, wage and housing pressures cut into the metro's recent gains.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's administration is undertaking a substantial renovation of White Stadium in partnership with Boston Legacy FC and other private entities, involving a combined investment of over $442 million.