Captain Melvin McGuire retired from the Burleson Police Department after over 35 years of service, celebrated by colleagues and community members for his dedication and leadership in various roles.

NORAD F-16 jets intercepted a plane that entered restricted airspace over Mar-a-Lago, emphasizing the importance of adhering to Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), especially during Trump's presence.

Jury deliberation in Linda Sun's trial remains deadlocked despite the judge's request to continue, as she and her husband face charges of acting as Chinese agents and committing PPE fraud.

Denton's Planning Commission to consider a rezoning proposal at Bolivar and Taliaferro Streets from R3 to R7 allowing higher density housing. Public hearing set for January 14, 2026.

Stakeholders urge the House to pass the ROTOR Act, aiming to improve aviation safety, after Senate approval. The bill is backed by affected families, American Airlines, and various groups.

Denton's City Council will discuss rezoning 225 acres from Rural Residential to Residential 1, potentially impacting the area's character, with a public hearing set for January 13, 2026.

Santa Claus joins first responders in Middletown, Ohio, for Santa & Sirens, a festive procession tracked live online.

A woman was shot in Dallas, later dying in the hospital. The male suspect was found and died in a police-involved shooting. Multiple investigations are underway.

Massachusetts grants Personal Care Attendants tax relief, which could save each PCA over $5,000 annually, specifically benefiting those in the MassHealth PCA program.

Austin will cut $5.28M from social-service contracts after Prop Q failed, with dozens of nonprofits facing reductions and more cuts possible next year. The city says the moves balance the revised FY26 budget.

Township board positions in Rice County are available for election, with a filing period from Dec. 30, 2025, to Jan. 13, 2026. Residents must meet certain criteria to run for office and pay a $2 filing fee.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott announces the city's first project labor agreement with the Baltimore-D.C. Metro Building Trades Council to improve job quality and labor participation.

Ohio Auditor's Office to release audit reports on public entities across the state, focusing on financial integrity, fraud, and mismanagement prevention, on December 23.