Lewisville Lake Park encourages residents to recycle their Christmas trees for mulching until January 10th. Trees must be clean of decorations before drop-off. Free mulch available from December 26 to January 31.

Lewisville invites residents to run for City Council, with places 4, 5, and 6 open for election. Incumbents are up for reelection and the filing period ends February 14. Election Day is May 3.

Dallas has planned various events from January 1-9, including the launch of the Equity Indicators Report and a symposium on equity. The city seeks public art applications and encourages community engagement and volunteerism.

Arlington experienced significant developments including a new waste management system, parks and recreation centennial, and cultural and sporting event preparations.

Arlington's population grew from 4,470 in 1940 to nearly 400,000 today, exceeding early post-WWII growth predictions detailed by historian O.K. Carter.

Arlington invites residents to suggest names for a major city development project through its Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, emphasizing community identity and participation.

The White Settlement Police Department launched UNIDOS, a program to enhance relations with the Hispanic community, featuring meetings and topics of interest beyond policing.

The Euless Family Life Senior Center offers amenities and programs for seniors 60+ to promote an active lifestyle, with an open house scheduled for January 10, 2025.

The Euless Family Life Center is hosting a free Zumbathon on January 4, 2025, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM for those 16 and older, featuring Latin music, cardio, and water/snacks.

Mesquite officials emphasize safety for the New Year, increasing police presence to enforce DWI laws, and upholding bans on fireworks and celebratory gunfire. Residents are urged to report violations and celebrate responsibly.

Fort Worth has surpassed Austin as Texas's fourth-largest city with a population of 989,878, demonstrating robust growth in the larger Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The Rockwall County Library will be closed on New Year's Day, January 1, and will reopen on January 2 at 10 am. Digital resources remain available during the closure.

The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office successfully ran a charity campaign to support 11 families within their ranks during Christmas, providing gifts for 22 children.