Dallas Animal Services aims for a 90% live release rate for January, facing capacity challenges but maintaining an 87.5% rate for the fiscal year. They urge community involvement for fostering and support.

Tandy Hills Natural Area has conducted its first prescribed burn, aided by local fire teams and conservationists, to maintain the Texan ecosystem and reduce invasive species.

The Arlington Public Library celebrates the Lunar New Year with a variety of free cultural events for all ages, including musical performances, storytelling, crafts, and art workshops.

Arlington extends its Emergency Weather Shelter Plan until Jan. 25, offering shelter to homeless individuals due to cold weather, with designated locations and provisions for meals and pet care.

The film "Picture a Scientist" will be shown in Fort Worth's Movies That Matter series at the Modern Art Museum on February 6, 2025, highlighting women in science.

White Settlement's curbside recycling initiative reached a record-breaking 873 tons in 2024, but the success caused the Albert Street drop-off station to close.

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.