A Dallas Park Board member resigned after the city pulled a proposed no‑bid lease that would have given his startup a restaurant at Dallas Executive Airport.

HISD’s plan to move on‑campus magnet and CTE classes into the Barbara Jordan Career Center set off heated meetings at Heights High and a delayed board vote. Parents warn bussing and program loss would hollow out neighborhood schools.

Rick Beasley, Assistant City Manager for Hickory, announced his retirement after eight years in the role, marking the conclusion of a significant tenure in the city government.

The Department of War sent 20 military lawyers to Memphis as SAUSAs to tackle crime surge, part of an initiative announced in September 2025. Their contribution has led to a significant increase in federal cases and defendants charged.

Tennessee Board of Parole has scheduled meetings and clemency hearings open to the public in Nashville, starting January 21, with provisions for public input.

Dublin City Council elected Chris Amorose Groomes as mayor and Cathy De Rosa as vice mayor, with new and re-elected members sworn in for four-year terms.

Shauna Brown is appointed as the new Event Manager at the Tampa Convention Center, bringing over ten years of experience from Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro reports successful crime reduction in D.C. under Trump-backed initiative, citing significant arrest and illegal firearm confiscation numbers.

Three scientists from Kazakhstan are enhancing clean-energy and mitochondrial research at Ohio State University through the Bolashak International Scholarship program.

Councilmember Bob Kettle from Seattle addresses confusion over drug policy, affirming no policy change and supporting both law enforcement and diversion programs like LEAD for public drug use issues.

Jason Chavez begins his term as Chair of the Minneapolis Public Health, Equity, and Safety Committee, addressing issues and committing to combat federal policies affecting Latino communities.

A federal suit from Texas AFT challenges state education probes into teachers' private social posts. The case may set a statewide limit on what educators can say online.

The Plot Thickens book club meets at Thomas Balch Library to discuss "The Wager" on January 22, with book choices accessible and March's selection up for public vote.