Keller city facilities, including the library and animal center, will close for New Year's, but The Keller Pointe has modified hours. Regular garbage collection will continue.

Grand Prairie announces events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., including prayers, a music night, an educational summit, and a parade with community participation.

Longtime Camp Bowie fixture Bella Italia will close its dining room this week and relocate to Ridglea Village, aiming to reopen at the new site in spring 2026.

Tarrant County Sheriff's deputies shot a man during a domestic disturbance call in Haslet. He was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The Texas Rangers are investigating.

Irving-based Undivided Life took a minority stake in Howdy Homemade, backing a plan for 60+ stores and more jobs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

DFW Airport is experiencing a busy holiday season with long lines and recommends travelers to arrive early, considering the extra time needed due to Terminal C construction.

An early-morning shooting on the 14000 block of Peyton Drive left one man dead. A suspect was taken into custody and the case will be reviewed by a grand jury.

Garland passed a $360 million bond for city developments and elected Dylan Hedrick as mayor, as the city focuses on projects, arts, homelessness initiatives, and new City Council Committees.

Dallas announces New Year's events, including a drone and fireworks show at Reunion Tower and various gatherings across the city, highlighting both entertainment and charity efforts.

A train horn in Burleson, Texas, malfunctioned on Christmas, causing persistent noise until repaired, with police humorously acknowledging the situation.

The Red Oak Police Department advises residents on social media to conceal packaging of expensive gifts to deter post-holiday thieves and suggests ways to dispose of boxes safely.

The Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park says it accepted nurse sharks, a giant moray eel and hundreds more after the Miami Seaquarium closed. The transfers follow federal welfare findings and the Seaquarium’s October shutdown.

Dallas native Mora Namdar was sworn in as assistant secretary for consular affairs, putting a Texas attorney and salon founder in charge of passport and visa operations.