Rockwall County held its annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony with live music, a Gospel reading, and community fellowship, culminating in a candlelit "Silent Night."

Two people were found dead Friday in East Oak Cliff in what police describe as an apparent murder-suicide. Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

Ellis County is experiencing road closures from high water levels, with local authorities advising caution and asking the public to report any flooded roads.

A neighbor's video led to the arrest of a Fort Worth–area foster caregiver after a 22-year-old woman with disabilities was found locked in a backyard kennel. Authorities and advocates are now grappling with how the placement was monitored.

Grand Prairie plans for a new community, Lakesong, on 2,700 acres with 5,000 homes, amenities, and commercial spaces, with Phase 1 construction started and first residents expected by 2027.

Jury selection in DeAujalae Evans’ trial stopped after prospective jurors were excused and one witness said she knew Sgt. Billy Randolph. The court has not set a new date.

White Settlement's annual Polar Express Movie Night will be held at the local recreation center on December 19, offering a winter-themed movie viewing, hot cocoa, and snacks for the community.

Centurion American is converting the former Crowne Plaza into Hotel Dax, a 426-room lifestyle property with 32,000 square feet of meeting space opening early 2026.

A Charles Dilbeck motor‑court on Harry Hines is now at the center of a Dallas lawsuit that calls the Cole Manor Motel an "infamous crime hub." A court ordered nearly $1M in penalties and a Dec. 21 security deadline ahead of January hearings.

Council approval clears the way for a $90M Safari Trail at the Dallas Zoo, adding the nation’s only paired cheetah‑and‑rhino habitat plus new penguin and flamingo homes. The project also includes parking and education space.

Beacon Cafe 287 has 45 days to vacate its Business Hwy 287 spot; owner Christie Bingham is asking the community for help finding a new home. The cafe remains open and is taking holiday tamale orders.

Rockwall County is using federal ARPA funds for infrastructure projects, including renovations to the Courthouse Annex, courtrooms, and Sheriff's Office to ensure long-term benefits.

A person was found shot on the 2400 block of Meyers Street Thursday; Dallas police say the victim died at the scene as detectives investigate.