Lake Dallas City Hall temporarily closed for a city event, resuming normal operations after 1 p.m. Event details were not specified; residents could still contact emergency services or the police at an alternative number.

Dallas Police Department's Office of Community Affairs wrapped gifts for children in their 6th Policías en Navidad initiative, fostering community engagement.

Dallas Love Field shares progress and community projects in their December 2025 newsletter, highlighting a perfect FAA inspection score and generosity during a government shutdown.

Airspan relocated its U.S. headquarters from Boca Raton to Plano, opening a 25,000-sf facility with labs, a customer experience center and up to 150 jobs.

Keating Resources bought the 55‑acre former O‑I glass plant in Waco and plans to subdivide the million‑square‑foot complex for industrial tenants; the sale price was not disclosed.

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office participated in a flag-raising to honor America's 250th anniversary, part of the "Flag Sojourn 250" initiative, inviting community engagement.

White Settlement Community Services launched a Holiday Grease Roundup to educate on proper grease disposal and prevent sewer damage, with tips on their Facebook page.

The Dallas Police Department's 6th Annual Food Giveaway provided over 15,000 pounds of food, including holiday turkeys, to 1,500+ families at Paul Quinn College.

A McKinney man was sentenced to life without parole after Frisco detectives reopened a 2017 cold-case shooting and evidence tied him to the fatal shooting.

Frisco’s planning commission backed a zoning change that would keep new smoke shops at least 1,000 feet from homes, schools and churches. The measure now moves to City Council.

A Fort Worth jury acquitted Ahmad Peterson-Adeyanju of assaulting a detention officer after a June 2023 jail scuffle. Separate charges tied to alleged threats against TCU remain pending.

Mesquite ISD will cut $24M from its 2026–27 budget, including instructional and support roles, citing falling enrollment and rising costs. Officials say fewer students and high payroll forced the move.

Santa joined Denton County Emergency Services for the Fire Truck Santa event, visiting Bartonville neighborhoods on December 15th to spread holiday cheer. Residents could track his route and were encouraged to host block parties.