What happened on Sunday, 25 January 2026
Heard County, Georgia
At its Jan. 25 meeting the Heard County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved minutes, reappointed key officials, set 2022 meeting dates, adopted the 2022 SPLOST spending plan and approved the ARPA 2021–2022 budget; the board also entered executive session on personnel.
Senate Committee on Finance, Senate Committees, U.S. Senate, Legislative, Federal
Ron Wyden said a 2½-hour town hall was dominated by concerns about "ICE" and public safety, and he urged the Senate to stop supporting federal agent actions after Minneapolis, saying agents should be held accountable and face trial.
Richland County, Wisconsin
The Richland County Board voted to fund a $35,000 study to evaluate ambulance/EMS delivery options, including third‑party providers, and pursue an Innovation Grant; two supervisors opposed the funding and members pressed staff for timelines and potential impacts on municipal levies.
ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Superintendent Matthew Gavin announced that all Rockville Centre Schools will be closed due to inclement weather and asked families to check email for further details.
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut
Neighbors told the Conservation Commission that barriers and removed bridges have closed decades-old access along Serenity Path; the commission said it had already voted and cited liability and legal-notice concerns but agreed to place an easement/donation discussion on the next agenda if homeowners come with counsel and title/insurance details.
Heard County, Georgia
The Heard County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a text amendment to allow estate lot averaging that would permit subdividing a 100‑acre tract into eight lots served by a single driveway, and directed the county attorney to add covenant language to protect easements and utilities.
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut
Department staff presented a draft vehicle and equipment replacement plan outlining lifecycle timelines and capital needs, citing long lead times for new vehicles and safety issues with aging equipment. Commissioners agreed to place the plan on next month's agenda for review and potential endorsement.
Teton County, Idaho
On Jan. 25 the Teton County board voted to approve a written decision regarding an IRCP 84(j) objection in Liberty LLC v. Teton County (Trestle Subdivision). The motion was moved and recorded on the record; the board noted a clerical agenda typo and agreed to address a related item at its Jan. 30 meeting.
Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
In a brief Municipal Court exchange, an unidentified courtroom speaker agreed to remove a boot from a motor vehicle and arranged $50 in cash from the Philomena Fund for a person who said they were homeless and being stalked.
Office of the Governor, Executive , Massachusetts
Governor Healy declared the state emergency operation center activated, ordered Monday a work-from-home day for nonessential state employees, and urged residents to avoid travel as MEMA, MBTA and MassDOT deploy crews and adjust transit and highway operations for a long-duration snowstorm.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
Officials said Capital Metro suspended service and will resume limited routes at noon Jan. 26, Austin Energy warned of scattered outages from stressed trees and lightning, APD reported about 67 crashes, and the airport expects and is seeing flight cancellations.
Teton County, Idaho
At a Jan. 25 special meeting, Teton County commissioners discussed formally announcing intent to leave the Five-County (5C) Juvenile Detention Center, reviewed conversion and cost options, and scheduled a follow-up meeting for Jan. 30 to decide; no final vote was taken.
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut
Commissioners reviewed a revised easement for 980 High Street and debated changes to the commission's model conservation easement, including deletions affecting prohibited uses and lighting. The body agreed to circulate the attorney's redline and take up the model at next month's meeting before acting on 980 High Street.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
City and county officials said one person likely died from cold exposure, reported 659 people in shelters overnight, extended 24-hour sheltering through Tuesday morning, and urged residents to call 3-1-1 for transport to warming centers.
Richland County, Wisconsin
On Jan. 13 the Richland County Board appointed Kevin Nolan to County Supervisor District 10, confirmed an emergency management director, adopted retirement resolutions for Christian Cipack and Sandra Campbell, and approved two parcel rezoning ordinances. A motion to fund an EMS study also passed with two opposing votes.
Birmingham Public Schools, School Boards, Michigan
After a day of public interviews and a deliberation process in which trustees narrowed nine finalists to four finalists, the Birmingham Public Schools Board voted 4–2 to appoint Omar O'Day to the vacant Board seat. Trustees also approved the consent agenda earlier in the meeting.
House Committee on Foreign Affairs, House Committee, House, Legislative, Federal
On December 4 at the Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace, Presidents Shisekedi and Kagame signed the Washington Accords. Testimony to a congressional subcommittee described the agreement as a major step toward stabilizing the Great Lakes, enabling U.S. investment and securing cobalt and coltan supply chains.
Office of the Governor, Constitutional Offices, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut
The governor announced closures of state office buildings and schools and urged residents to stay off roads as a fast-moving winter storm dumps snow at about 2 to 3 inches per hour. DOT and state police reported dozens of crashes and a bus crash on I-95; 2-1-1 listed 221 warming centers across 77 towns.
Austin, Travis County, Texas
City and county officials held a virtual briefing saying the region saw freezing rain and sleet overnight, reporting one exposure-related fatality, expanded sheltering and transit service changes while crews continue damage assessments and urge people to avoid travel.
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut
Staff briefed the commission on enforcement actions at 361 and 373 Cross Highway, including clearing of regulated wetlands, removal of mature trees, potential encroachment on an access easement and a buckling retaining wall. A notice of violation was issued and counsel is preparing to seek an injunction; citations have exceeded $5,000 at $200 per day.
Richland County, Wisconsin
Neighborhood Housing Services of Southwest Wisconsin detailed home-rehab programs, HUD counseling and a completed 1,300 sq. ft. modular home priced at $300,000; NHS explained 80% AMI in Richland County is about $56,000 for a family of four and described financing options to make units affordable.