Rudy Karimi was appointed Chair of the Dallas Park and Recreation Board's Safety and Security Committee, focusing on addressing safety concerns in the city's parks and inviting public input.

Mesquite Police Department in Texas honored their officers on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day with a Facebook post celebrating their service and dedication.

Pride in Dallas set Pride week for Sept. 13-20, 2026, and renamed its Cedar Springs parade to honor longtime organizer Michael Doughman.

The Visual Art League of Lewisville will host "Conversations with Artists" at The Grand, featuring dialogue with artists from the "Absolutely Abstract" exhibit on Jan 18.

Lewisville's ColorPalooza event is seeking vendors, excluding corporate ones, for its April 25 celebration. Applications close March 29. The event will feature various exhibits and activities, prioritizing handcrafted goods and cultural foods.

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.