West Denton residents to receive free smoke alarm installations on February 22nd; a joint initiative by Denton Fire Department, Police, and American Red Cross.

TRICARE beneficiaries in Fort Worth face issues with new manager TriWest, including delayed payments and long call center waits. DHA extends payment deadline and assures no disruption in coverage, while TriWest is hiring staff to improve service.

Dallas emergency shelters are full as cold weather strains resources, with Our Calling and Austin Street Shelter calling for more volunteers to help serve meals and support the homeless.

Arlington Public Library hosts a Family Vision Board event for goal-setting and creativity, welcoming ages nine and up, with no registration required.

Dallas Love Field invites locals to discuss airport operations at a meeting on January 28, 2025. Registration and question submission are available online.

Debate over splitting Keller ISD leads to a lawsuit from a parent seeking transparency and a contentious school board meeting, with the superintendent offering to resign and the board facing strong community opposition.

Dallas to host Whiskey Riot festival with over 200 varieties of whiskey, seminars, and opportunities to meet distillers. General and VIP tickets available for the March 4 event.

The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office highlighted the issue of stalking among teens on Stalking Awareness Day, noting high victimization rates and the media's influence on perceptions of stalking.

The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo kicks off its 128th year with enhanced safety measures announced by the Fort Worth Police Department, involving both on and off-duty officers.

Fort Worth Municipal Court offers a Warrant Forgiveness event for locals with citations, promising no arrests and potential fine reductions or community service options.

Fort Worth emphasizes customer service and regular waste collection, noting occasional service lapses. Residents are instructed on reporting missed pickups and proper waste disposal, including the use of the MyFW app.

Fort Worth City offices will close for MLK Day, but emergency services and trash pickup will continue as normal; some facilities like animal shelters and libraries will close.

Kaufman County is closing non-emergency government services on January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with operations resuming on January 21st.