Dallas announces a week of events to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., including a job fair, multicultural showcase, gala, and parade, with a theme emphasizing continuous social justice action.

Two dogs were found dead and several others were severely emaciated on a Grand Saline property; a man has been arrested and faces a third‑degree felony charge.

A Thursday afternoon apartment fire on Oak Creek Lane in Bedford left part of the roof collapsed; mutual‑aid crews assisted and the cause remains under investigation.

Neighbors in Park Glen report foul odors, noise and property damage as migratory egrets return. The city urges early tree trimming and deterrents before nests go up.

Arlington trustees are weighing whether to close Blanton Elementary after years of declining enrollment and low state ratings. The district will hold a Jan. 14 meeting for families.

Argyle Police patrolled school areas after winter break, resulting in a traffic stop where an individual with a warrant for vehicular manslaughter was apprehended.

A Lewisville ticket bought at Deer Run Food Mart won a $1 million top prize in the Texas Lottery’s $1,000,000 Ca$h! game. The winner opted for anonymity, state officials say.

A 21-year-old man was found dead from a gunshot wound in DeSoto. Police are investigating, but no threat to the public is perceived. The victim's identity is withheld pending family notification.

Dallas Police confirmed Juan Garcia, 18, reported missing, was found safe; he had last been seen in east Perryton Drive. Details of his discovery remain undisclosed.

Experience a night of classical music with Vitaly Starikov performing Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No.2 at the Garland Symphony Orchestra on January 16th.

Jordan Biegler is appointed as the new Deputy Director of Operations at Dallas Love Field, bringing extensive experience from his previous role at Atlanta's airport.

Hui Lau Shan, the Hong Kong mango-dessert chain, is headed to Richardson East Shopping Center with construction slated to finish in June and a spring 2026 opening window.

Dallas and Houston combined for roughly 62 million square feet of industrial starts in 2025, controlling about a fifth of Texas' construction pipeline. Speculative parks and airport projects drove much of the activity.