Kaufman County offices will close early on December 20 and 31 for the holidays and reopen on December 26 and January 2, respectively. Residents should complete necessary county business beforehand.

The White Settlement Police Department promotes their "Home for the Holidays" event, urging locals to foster shelter pets over Christmas. Interested parties should contact the shelter to participate.

An officer shot a suspect multiple times after a vehicle crashed and four men fled on foot in Mesquite, TX. Two suspects were arrested, and one remains at large. The Dallas County DA's Office is reviewing the incident.

A man in Mesquite, Texas, has been charged with capital murder following the death of his severely malnourished nine-month-old daughter, Maliyah Johnson.

A serious crash on FM 2449 led to road closures, injuries, and an arrest for intoxication assault; the Denton Fire Department confirmed the road has reopened after an investigation.

Arlington Parks and Recreation hosts the annual 2025 Sweetheart Dance on February 15th at the Bob Duncan Center, offering dancing, desserts, and a chance to connect.

The article details linked violent events in Arlington involving multiple shootings by suspects, who injured a woman, a man, and a dog, and led to the arrest of Humberto and Angel Barajas.

The S.M. Wright Foundation's Christmas in the Park event at Fair Park provided 25,000 needy Dallas-area kids and families with toys, clothes, and meals.

Young innovators graduated from DeSoto's Ruby Young Drone Academy, supported by the local police-DeSoto ISD partnership focusing on STEM education and drone technology.

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth predicts mixed weather for Dallas, from showers and thunderstorms to sunny conditions, with temperature variations throughout the week.

The City of Garland celebrated local heroes and neighborhoods at the 2024 Garland Neighborhood Awards, honoring individuals and groups for community enhancement and togetherness.

Mike Paschall was named Dallas County's City Partner of the Year for his work on the Rowlett Road Multimodal Connection Project as Garland's Right of Way Coordinator.

Denton Fire Department controlled a chimney fire last night on Heather Lane, reminding residents to inspect heating systems and maintain fire safety. No injuries were reported.