A council committee delayed liquor-license renewals for two downtown hotels after protests that they housed federal immigration officers; a public hearing is set for Feb. 17.

A Senate committee moved a bill to ban first responders from posting personal crime-scene photos, with potential misdemeanor penalties and backing from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Boston Mayor Wu launches programs for Black History Month, celebrating its 100th anniversary with a theme focused on recognizing Black history's impact on the city's identity and ongoing justice efforts.

House Bill 2110 would allow a member of any Arizona school governing body to pray aloud during meetings, clearing committees and drawing warnings from church‑state advocates.

Mentor Municipal Planning Commission Meeting set for February 5, 2026, at 7 PM in the council chambers, with live broadcasts available on multiple platforms.

UT Arlington's academic review has flagged some undergraduate and master’s programs as candidates for transition while officials stress that no final decisions have been made.

Jacksonville Beach CRA seeks local art enthusiasts to join its Public Art Advisory Committee, which guides the city's public art initiatives. Applications are open until February 20.

Rep. Joaquin Castro says Texas National Guard members are embedded at the Dilley family ICE center and some are operating in civilian clothes while DHS confirms two measles cases.

Two levee authority commissioners resigned this week as misdemeanor battery charges and a state attorney general probe thrust the agency’s governance into turmoil. The exits leave the board short-handed amid questions over policing and oversight.

City staff proposed eight charter amendments that would raise mayor and council pay and expand the city manager’s authority; council could vote Feb. 10 to place them on the May 2 ballot.

The Senate confirmed Nicholas Ganjei to a lifetime judgeship in Houston by a 51–45 vote, creating a vacancy at the U.S. Attorney’s Office and easing a crowded Southern District bench.

YouTuber Markiplier's film "Iron Lung" sees significant box office success, grossing $22 million on opening weekend, with a high audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Ohio's Governor and DYS Director open a new career tech center at a juvenile facility to help youths gain in-demand skills for societal reintegration.