Andrew Hubacek was sworn into Mesquite City Council's District 4 office, succeeding Tandy Boroughs, and joining Mayor Alemán Jr. and other councilmembers.

Dallas parks will remain open over the holidays, but recreation centers and administrative offices will close on Christmas Day 2025 and New Year's Day 2026.

A state permitting filing and local reporting indicate Nothing Bundt Cakes may open a second Prosper bakery near U.S. 380 and Gee Road, adding to the town’s growing retail corridor. Timelines point to a late‑winter debut if work wraps on schedule.

Two dogs found at a Justin, Texas construction site have been taken in by the Justin Police Department after workers feared for their safety. The dogs remain unclaimed and are temporarily housed at City Hall.

Another Broken Egg Cafe has opened on Lemmon Avenue in Uptown Dallas, taking over a longtime restaurant spot and adding Southern-style brunch to Oak Lawn. The new location is operated locally by Legend Daytime Hospitality.

A Dallas officer-involved shooting left a murder suspect dead near Town East Blvd and LBJ Freeway. No officers injured; the department to provide more information.

An investigation is underway after Mesquite Police were involved in a shooting that resulted in a suspect's death, following an earlier shooting in Dallas.

CTO sold the Shops at Legacy North in Plano for $78M and will use proceeds to help fund a Florida retail buy. The buyer was not disclosed.

A revised $33.1M early‑work contract pushes the 2.1‑mile TexRail extension toward Fort Worth’s Near Southside, though roughly $20M still must be found before construction can begin.

The Collin County Sheriff's Office held an awards ceremony to honor its members, with awards based on peer nominations, recognizing individuals for their outstanding service.

The Dallas Opera will stage Rachel Portman's The Little Prince Feb. 6–14, 2026 at the Winspear Opera House, a new-to-Dallas mainstage premiere with family programming.

Officer Dick Hill, known as "Motorcycle Mike," retires after 51 years with Arlington Police, having escorted presidents and contributed significantly to the community.

Rockwall County government offices announce holiday closures, including early closures on December 23 and December 31, 2025, and full-day closures on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.