Dallas Animal Services combines heartworm therapy with spay/neuter surgeries to improve dog welfare, seeks volunteers for events, partners with Operation Kindness for cat services, prepares for kitten season, and acknowledges volunteer contributions.

Fort Worth Water Department plans infrastructure revamp in Bluebonnet Hills and Westcliff, replacing water and sewer mains. Residents were informed in a virtual meeting.

The Lewisville City Council annual retreat will begin on February 21, with an agenda available online and comments welcome through the eComment platform.

Dallas waste collection may face delays due to extreme cold, with manual routes affected more than automated ones. The Department of Sanitation plans to prioritize garbage over recycling and may extend catch-up efforts to Saturday.

Dallas has activated emergency plans for extreme weather, focusing on public safety, temporary shelters, and aiding the homeless, with details shared in a virtual briefing.

Fort Worth Animal Care & Control sent 14 pets on a flight to new homes in the Northeast, aided by Wings of Rescue, and highlighting the role of fosters.

Fort Worth's CAP program resumes utility bill assistance for low-income residents, requiring ID, income proof, and legal residency for aid. Applications open March 6 in-person at the Arlington CAP Center.

Fort Worth has selected Fairhaven for its 2025 Neighborhood Improvement Program to deliver enhancements to local infrastructure and services, with community involvement central to the initiative.

Arlington establishes emergency shelters for the homeless during cold weather, available at Arlington Life Shelter, The Salvation Army, and Arlington Library locations, with accommodations for pets at Arlington Animal Services Shelter.

Southwest Airlines plans to cut 15% of its corporate workforce, eliminating nearly 2,000 jobs, including 11 senior leadership roles, as part of a cost-saving strategy.

Mansfield, Texas is preparing for an extreme Arctic cold front, with expected low wind chills and a city-run warming center opening for residents seeking relief from the cold.

The Lake Worth Fire Department commemorated three firefighters who died in 1999, emphasizing the importance of remembering their sacrifice and supporting the families affected.

The Carrollton Public Library received a $2,500 grant from the Texas Book Festival, which it's using to expand its Korean-language collection, ensuring the library meets the diverse needs of its community.