Retired educator Wanda Sanders volunteers at Southside Community Center in Fort Worth, uplifting seniors with activities and companionship, drawing from her teaching background and her mother's experience.

Fort Worth seeks nominations for its annual Distinguished Service to Veterans Award to honor those who have positively impacted veterans' lives. Nominations are open from Nov. 1, 2024, to Nov. 1, 2025.

San Augustine, Texas, is designated a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, recognized for its potential to enhance music business and attract economic growth.

The St. Johns County Clerk's Office launched a shadowing program called "Scholars in Service: The Clerk Experience" for students and recent graduates to learn about public service.

Lake County seeks to recover $1.3 million in incentives from Kroger and Ocado after the firms closed a Groveland facility, laying off 1,400 workers. Funds may be reallocated for worker education and road projects.

The "Empty the Shelters" event by BISSELL Pet Foundation is reducing adoption fees at over 300 shelters, easing shelter overflows and aiding pet adoptions.

President Buu Nygren signs the 2026 Pasture, Range, and Forage insurance renewal to aid Navajo ranchers with improved terms and support for agriculture.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride through Lodi on a fire truck from Dec 8 to spread holiday cheer, collect donations for the needy, and take photos with the community.

Arlington City Hall hosts the iconic Vandergriff Poinsettia Tree, a longstanding local Christmas tradition, returning to public viewing to continue the Vandergriff family's legacy of holiday cheer.

The Arlington Public Library has added 204 new read-along e-books for children, funded by a $2,500 Texas Book Festival grant, to enhance literacy and accessibility.

A K9 unit from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office visited Acres Green Elementary, offering a demonstration of the canine's skills and educating kids on its role in law enforcement.

Oak Creek is preparing for its annual Light the Square event with a tree lighting ceremony on December 5, featuring holiday decorations and family-friendly activities.

Maple Grove hosts a memorial event at the Angel of Hope statue on December 6, where residents can honor lost loved ones with candles and white flowers.