• North Texas nonprofit helps grandparents who step up as parents

  

• Stone Mountain pet pantry struggles to keep up with growing food demand

  

• Metro Atlanta dentist Jaha Howard elected to Georgia Senate

  

• 3 suspects in custody after Chicago police chase

  

• Salvation Army's holiday donation drive is struggling, officials say

  

• Robbinsdale School Board votes to close 4 buildings amid financial struggles

  

• Shots fired near JFK airport prompts investigation that snarls traffic for hours

  

• 34% of N.Y. school buildings have fountains or taps exceeding state lead limits, report says