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Texas lawmakers have long thought it was better for local municipalities to govern themselves rather than having the state or the federal government jumping in. But now Texas Republican leaders in Austin have begun to contend both in legislation and in speeches, that in many instances, the state knows best.

Temperatures were in the triple-digits in much of the area on Tuesday and authorities warn that they could top 110 degrees F in southern Spain in the coming days.

The District 87 school board heard a lengthy presentation Wednesday from the architectural firm managing the remodeling of the Oakland Avenue building acquired to expand early childhood education programming. The board also approved a new contract with the teachers’ union and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Bloomington regarding the downtown TIF project.

The McPherson Branch of the Free Public Library sees almost daily heroin overdoses. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Mike Newall of the Philadelphia Inquirer and librarian Chera Kowolski about the response.

For the first time in four years, fairs and festivals for Lunar New Year are being held with no restrictions in Hong Kong. But despite the lively atmosphere, people are worried about what lies ahead.

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown about the state's agreement with the federal government to pull federal forces out of Portland after weeks of clashes with protesters.

Normal City Manager Pam Reece said she will recommend creating a local grocery tax once the state tax goes away.

Miami Beach is tired of a community of live-aboard boaters anchored just offshore. It's adopted policies limiting their access, including making it illegal to tie up dinghies at a city boat launch.

Hurricane Michael has killed at least 11 people after making landfall in Mexico Beach, Fla., on Wednesday.

A white ex-police detective from Kansas City accused of sexually assaulting Black women and girls was found dead Monday — the same day his federal trial was set to begin in Topeka.