Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow might be enough to brighten some homes this holiday season.

Texas has thousands of private dams, but a former oil executive’s application to build one on the South Llano River would be the first in the watershed for recreational use. Opponents fear it would harm the river’s health and encourage more private dams.

One of the largest providers of military housing in the United States continues to respond inadequately to mold and other problems reported by residents.