TEA has named Andrew Kim conservator for Lake Worth ISD after Marilyn Miller Language Academy’s fifth consecutive unacceptable rating. The district says schools will remain open during the transition.

Senator Moody calls for passage of the Halo Act, citing increased threats to ICE officers, following an attempt by a protestor to assault officers in Minnesota. The act would establish a 25-foot safety zone around on-duty first responders.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani hires Anna Bahr, Joe Calvello, Monica Klein, Dora Pekec, and Lekha Sunder for senior communications roles, signaling a commitment to working-class New Yorkers.

Zebulon Police Department invites locals to a free Citizens Police Academy for an inside look at law enforcement. Open to adults and high school students, space is limited; apply by January 23.

Governor Polis expressed disappointment after Congress did not override Trump's veto on the Arkansas Valley Conduit, a project for clean water in southeastern Colorado.

Oklahoma's House Bill 2992 aims to prevent residents from subsidizing the high energy costs of data centers, ensuring these facilities pay for their own electricity consumption.

Seattle Police responded to an armed abduction call, which turned out to be ICE agents conducting immigration enforcement. The Police Chief reassured the public about their commitment to safety for all residents.

One year after LA firestorms, Governor Gavin Newsom and state officials commit to ongoing recovery efforts with a focus on mental health support and community resilience, utilizing resources like Resiliency Centers and counseling programs.

Senator Gallego endorses a resolution on the 15th anniversary of the Tucson shooting, honoring victims and Gabby Giffords' fight against gun violence.

Peoples Gas asked regulators for roughly $202.3M in new delivery revenue, a move critics say will hike monthly bills about $10. Advocates rallied and plan to fight the filing in the ICC docket.

The federal agency that funneled money to NPR and PBS has dissolved, and Austin PBS warns the move will leave a budget hole that could force cuts to local programming.

A poll by the National Center for State Courts shows 62% of voters trust state judiciary, outshining legislative and executive branches. Gen Z sees state courts as fair, while views on AI in courts and legal education reforms are mixed.

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission requires TABC-licensed businesses, licensed before 2025, to submit compliance reports by June 2026, using specific browsers on mobile devices, with details available on their web portal.