Oklahoma City reminds residents that fireworks are illegal within city limits and offers a hotline for reporting violations during New Year's Eve. Violators can face fines and jail time.

Gasoline prices dropped for the fifth consecutive week with the national average at $2.75 per gallon, and Baltimore's average falling to $2.69; some stations offer fuel as low as $2.34 per gallon.

Patricia Doe from Westland, Michigan, won $100,000 in the state's Super Raffle game with a ticket from Admiral Petroleum. She plans to use the money for home renovations.

Healthy New Albany hosts an Indoor Farmers Market at the Heit Center every Saturday, featuring local produce, artisan goods, and crafts as a way to support local businesses and escape the winter cold.

Alief in Houston has experienced a 7% population decline from 2018 to 2023, with a significant drop in school enrollments and concerns over housing and economic challenges.

Fenway Park concession workers secured a new contract with Aramark, gaining wage increases and improved staffing standards after intense negotiations and a strike.

American Airlines is modifying its flight schedule at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, transitioning from a nine-bank to a thirteen-bank system to spread flights more evenly, improve connections, and recover faster from disruptions.

Orem Government upgraded its pre-treatment program for wastewater, halving workload and earning the Best of State award for technological efficiency improvements.

Invictus Brewing Co. has closed due to rising costs and challenges finding a new location, joining other Minnesota breweries that shut down recently, amid broader industry struggles and changing drinking habits.

The Henry, an Uptown Dallas restaurant, plans to open a second location in Plano's Legacy West and has introduced a tiki-themed rooftop pop-up, Hank's Hideaway, serving tropical cocktails and Asian-Hawaiian bites.

Fort Worth restaurants offer special New Year's Eve dining experiences with multicourse menus and celebratory toasts, while the local dining scene shows growth with new openings despite challenges.

State filings show Nordstrom Rack will renovate a 30,561‑sq.‑ft. space at Las Tiendas in McAllen with a $3.6M buildout and a possible holiday‑season 2026 opening. The site is currently an Overstock liquidation.

Wentzville MO promotes local shopping with a BINGO game where participants can win apparel, aiming to boost community spirit and economy during the holidays.