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City of Lawton breaks ground on new Animal Welfare building
Lawton held a groundbreaking ceremony on March 7, 2026, for a new Animal Welfare building that officials say will increase capacity and include clinical spaces for animal health services.
Around Town: Local events and community notices for March and April
A roundup of community events in Greenville and nearby towns, including a Monthly Opry on March 14 and a chamber music recital on March 22.
Port Aransas law enforcement and beach patrols prepare for spring break crowds
Port Aransas law enforcement and beach patrols are preparing for an influx of visitors as spring break nears, and local officials report tourism growth of about 20 percent in some markets for the two-week period compared with last year.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 1091-1100Dad goes viral after buying a Christmas gift he said was 'for himself'.
A TikTok video shows a family gift exchange in which each person received $200 to buy a want, a need, and something for personal growth; the father used his share to buy diamond earrings for his wife and said making her happy fulfilled his want and need.
San Jose prepares to welcome the world in 2026
San Jose expects large numbers of visitors for major 2026 sporting events and is coordinating arts, hospitality and public projects to highlight the city's cultural diversity.
Mr. Winston's Barbershop set to open in Frisco this spring
Mr. Winston's Barbershop plans to open in spring 2026 at Frisco's Shops of Starwood and will offer men's haircuts and grooming services including head shaves, beard trims and grey blending. The chain currently operates three Dallas locations and has a fourth scheduled to open in Southlake in January.
Bordeaux Farmer's Rastafari Vegan Food Fair set for Jan. 17–18
The 27th Annual Bordeaux Farmers Rastafari Agriculture and Culture Vegan Food Fair will take place Jan. 17–18 at Plot 109, Estate Bordeaux on St. Thomas, and is organized by We Grow Food, Inc.
2025 Charitable Donations by Phoenix Investors and Affiliates Number in the Dozens
Phoenix Investors, Phoenix Construction, and the Crivello Family Foundation supported more than 20 local organizations in 2025, offering monetary, technical and real estate assistance across a range of community programs.
Chandler students participate in community service projects across the Valley
Students at New Vistas Center for Education in Chandler took part in hands-on community service projects across the Valley, and a third- and fourth-grade choir visited residents at Brookdale Senior Living.
Secretary Rollins announces new political appointments to USDA.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a slate of presidential appointments to leadership roles across the Department of Agriculture, naming officials to international, agency, and state posts.
Grand Forks Rec Report for Jan. 7 highlights local programs.
Grand Forks & District Recreation is offering a lifeguard certification path with Bronze Medallion sessions Jan. 16–17 and Jan. 30–31 and Bronze Cross March 23–26; the Junior Lifeguard Club meets Fridays 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. from Jan. 16 through Mar. 13.
Adolescents with Autism: Friendships support emotional well‑being, study suggests
A 2026 qualitative study by Silva, Bennett and Dare reports that friendships provided adolescents with autism emotional support and a stronger sense of belonging.
Mom-for-a-minute subreddit offers motherly support to strangers.
r/MomForaMinute is a subreddit where volunteer "mothers" offer brief motherly advice and encouragement; the page draws about 40,000 weekly visitors.