The Garland Police Department's Unidos event was a significant community gathering focusing on education and resources, with police and library representatives speaking and a notable turnout.

The 17th annual Citizens' Evening in Carrollton will include Mayor Steve Babick's address and volunteer awards on Feb 26 at 6 p.m. at Carrollton Senior Center.

Dallas hosts the 6th Annual Equity Indicators Symposium during MLK Week, focusing on the Equity Indicators Report with a section on Environmental Justice, featuring Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome as the keynote speaker.

Fort Worth City Council reported progress in their homelessness program, housing 30 individuals and clearing waste from encampments. They plan to enhance outreach and launch an RFP to invite innovative solutions.

Fort Worth's Office of Veterans Affairs launches a monthly e-newsletter for veterans and military families to connect them with local services and events.

Fort Worth is preparing for severe cold and opening emergency shelters for those in need. The city advises residents on how to handle frozen pipes and to stay informed through local media and the city's webpage.

Lewisville is offering workshops to educate homeowners on grants for property improvements. These include grants for home repairs and community projects, with various dates and locations for the events.

Denton County ESD #1 invites the community to its Board Meetings for discussing fire protection and emergency services in areas like Argyle and Northlake. The next meeting is on January 16 at Station 511.

Everman Water Department will perform water main repairs on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting several streets. Water will be temporarily shut off in the area during repairs.

The Arlington Public Library now offers scanning, copying, and faxing services, with machine access at each branch, including three at the Downtown Library.

Arlington extends its Emergency Weather Shelter program due to cold forecasts, providing refuges for the homeless at Arlington Life Shelter, The Salvation Army, and various warming locations, including libraries and an animal shelter.

Lewisville celebrates its centennial with a new marker on its Heritage Walk, reflecting on the city's history at a public event at Wayne Ferguson Plaza.

Denton is set to discuss revisions to its animal service regulations in a public hearing, aligning with its 2040 Plan, with possible penalties for violations.