The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office highlighted on National Adoption Day that their Sheriff has adopted eight children, underscoring the positive impact of adoption in reducing children's interaction with the criminal justice system.

The White Settlement Library is hosting a Teen Game Night on December 9, featuring a Gingerbread House Race for 7th-12th graders, with all materials provided.

The Plano Police warn of scammers impersonating officials, cautioning against urgency and fake calls demanding payments, and advising to verify suspicious calls on their non-emergency number.

Denton is holding a hearing to discuss rezoning 0.684 acres on Teasley Lane, potentially changing from RR and R2 to SC. Residents can attend the event on December 17 to express their views.

A 55-year-old man was found dead with severe trauma in his Arlington apartment, prompting a police homicide investigation with no suspects identified yet.

Splash Dayz Water Park is holding a Black Friday Sale for 2025 season passes at $59.99 from November 25th to December 2nd, announced via the City of White Settlement's social media.

The forecast for Dallas anticipates sunny skies with highs around 61-79°F, shifting winds, and a cool down by Thanksgiving Day, with partly sunny conditions and highs near 55°F.

Arlington Parks and Recreation's 23rd annual dance, themed "The Royal Masquerade", invites residents to an evening of mystery at the transformed Bob Duncan Center, with two sessions offered on February 15, 2025.

The City of Fort Worth is offering a free screening of "The Wisdom of Trauma" on December 5 at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; reservations are required.

Mark Russo from Rockwall County has received a scholarship to join the Leadership 254 program, aimed at improving local government leadership in Texas.

Mansfield city services pause for Thanksgiving, affecting trash pickup, library, and activities center operations; utility payments still possible online or via drop-off.

The Oak Cliff Cultural Center in Dallas, in collaboration with Visual AIDS, is hosting "Day With(out) Art 2024: Red Reminds Me" and other events in December to address and discuss the ongoing HIV/AIDS issue.

Dallas will have a sunny day with a high of 73 degrees and a light breeze, cooling to 56 degrees at night. Sunny weather continues through the weekend with mild temperatures.