Grand Prairie will host the Texas Monthly Taco Fest at EpicCentral on May 31, offering taco tastings from top vendors, with part of the proceeds aiding restaurant workers battling cancer.

The City of Fort Worth has provided guidelines for disposing of live and artificial Christmas trees, encouraging residents to repurpose or donate before using specified disposal methods.

The City of Fort Worth announces adjusted trash pickup schedules for the holidays and allows residents to put out two extra bags without extra fees after Christmas and New Year's Day.

City News is taking a holiday break from December 20 to January 5, though past articles remain available online. Service changes for the holidays are listed, and email subscriptions will continue to provide updates.

White Settlement residents are informed of the altered holiday trash pickup schedule due to Christmas Day; pickups will be delayed by one day post-Christmas.

The Fort Worth Fire Department is conducting a controlled burn at Tandy Hills Natural Area to manage the ecosystem and prevent wildfires. Residents have been informed not to be alarmed by the smoke.

The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office remembers Lieutenant Craig King one year after losing him to COVID-19, honoring his service since 2003 and his memory etched on the National Peace Officers' Memorial.

K9 Jack was officially sworn in as part of the Duncanville, Texas Police Department, an event celebrated with a live Facebook broadcast and community support.

Dallas Police Department's Office of Community Affairs hosted the fifth annual Christmas Food Giveaway at Paul Quinn College, providing meals for over 2,000 families in need during the holiday season.

The Arlington Public Library's Spice Club will focus on chocolate for their December event, offering free take-and-make kits on a first-come basis to adults for culinary exploration.

Mansfield city offices will close on Dec. 24-25, but trash and recycling services will continue. The library and activities center will also close, while utility payments can still be made online or via City Hall's drop box.

The Mansfield Animal Shelter in Texas is running a half-price adoption event to find homes for pets during the holiday season and prepare for new arrivals.

The 2024 Mayor's Neighborhood Awards deadline in Fort Worth has been extended for community contributions recognition. Categories include civic engagement and a new veterans' service award. Applications are due by Jan 2, 2025.