Lewisville residents prepare for the City Council election; candidate filing for Council Places 1 and 3 runs from January 14 to February 13. New petition requirements are in effect following a charter amendment.

Simply South, a vegetarian Indian chain, is opening in McKinney in mid‑January with South Indian staples like idly, dosas, paneer tikka and butter naan. The company lists a soft opening and a waitlist on its website.

Dallas is expecting varied weather with temperatures from mid-30s to high 60s. Forecasts predict mostly cloudy to clear skies, with windy conditions early on and a trend towards sunny, mild days as the week progresses.

Volunteers are needed for the 8th Annual Fish Creek Cleanup in southeast Arlington to remove litter from the area on January 31st from 8 a.m. to noon.

Dallas honors Human Trafficking Awareness Month with a luncheon at City Hall, where Allies Against Slavery will receive an award for their work against human trafficking.

Dallas seeks public input on the new White Rock Hills Recreation Center, with Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Moreno and Park Board Rep. Fonya Mondell prioritizing community engagement.

Dallas police opened a homicide investigation after a man was attacked by a dog inside a West Dallas home. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the listed investigator.

A 16-year-old was killed in Carrollton after police say he brandished a gun during an alleged robbery; three other teens were arrested and investigators are reviewing the shooting.

Waffle House filed plans for a new 1,840‑sq‑ft diner on Brewer Boulevard in southwest Fort Worth, joining big‑box and grocery development at Chisholm Trail Ranch.

Dallas Police investigates a late-night shooting in East Dallas that resulted in the death of 27-year-old Just Smith-Gibbs; no suspects yet identified.

The Kaufman County Bail Bond Board plans to meet for routine tasks related to the local bail bond system, including approval of past minutes, review of company reports, and consideration of a new bail bond employee.

Arlington police say four additional managers were arrested and charged after a months‑long probe into alleged sex trafficking and drug activity at Chicas Locas.

Mesquite city officials reported New Year's Eve safety measures resulting in confiscated fireworks, firearm seizures, and DWI arrests, with no accidents or injuries from these incidents.