The Oak Cliff Cultural Center offers a diverse December 2025 lineup, including comedy by Thomas Nichols, an art show by Bonny Leibowitz, student art, salsa classes, a World AIDS Day event, and a poetry open mic.

Grand Prairie ranks in top 10 of the 2025 Digital Cities Survey Award for its commitment to digital transformation, including technological enhancements in service delivery, operational efficiency, and cybersecurity improvements.

A ceremonial groundbreaking Friday launched Premier at Midtown, an $85M, 296‑unit project at the former Valley View site that developers say is the first phase of Dallas Midtown.

A North Texas man, Caleb Ward, has been convicted of conspiracy and wire fraud for running a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency scheme through Geosyn Mining. Prosecutors say he misled investors about mining operations, misused funds, and ran a Ponzi-like operation. Ward faces up to 20 years in federal prison per count.

River Legacy Nature Center presents America's largest arachnid exhibit, featuring interactive displays, sculptures, and live specimens from Nov. 22, 2025.

Arlington announces a two-day closure of city services for Thanksgiving, affecting trash collection and facility access, with make-up schedules set for waste pickups.

Fort Worth police officers were honored by Cook Children's Hospital for saving an infant trapped under a vehicle and performing CPR until further help arrived.

Longtime Dallas Muslim leader Marwan Marouf has been detained by ICE after a green‑card denial; supporters say his detention threatens local programs and a Nov. 20 hearing will be pivotal.

A man followed his partner to a Walmart in northeast Dallas and opened fire Wednesday; two women were hospitalized and the shooter was later found dead. Police say the victims are stable and an investigation is underway.

Carrollton's Josey Ranch Lake Library is hosting Enchanted Library, featuring free activities, crafts, games, magical guests, and an escape room. Registration is required for certain events.

Heavy rains prompt a Flood Watch in Dallas-Fort Worth, with threats of urban and minor flooding. The National Weather Service forecasts continuous showers, thunderstorms, and possible flash floods.

The Dallas Police Department arrested several individuals in a crackdown on human trafficking under Operation Safe Streets, as revealed in a social media post.

Volunteers outside the Dallas ICE field office say routine check‑ins are ending in detention more often, leaving families searching and organizers running daily support shifts.