Grand Prairie announces events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., including prayers, a music night, an educational summit, and a parade with community participation.

Arlington activates its cold weather protocol for the homeless, with The Salvation Army providing overnight shelter and the Arlington Public Library offering daytime warmth. Pets can be sheltered at the Arlington Animal Services Shelter.

OurCalling and other nonprofits opened warming shelters in Dallas as an arctic front pushed temperatures toward freezing. The city and partners coordinated pickups, meals and cots.

SMU’s switch to a new janitorial vendor will result in 211 ABM team members losing campus jobs on March 12, 2026. ABM says it will point displaced workers to openings on its hiring portal.

New state estimates put Austin ahead of Fort Worth with a Jan. 1, 2025 population of 1,054,007, reversing last year’s ranking.

Irving-based Undivided Life took a minority stake in Howdy Homemade, backing a plan for 60+ stores and more jobs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Sergeant Alan Works of the DFW Airport Department of Public Safety has passed away due to medical issues, with tributes acknowledging his dedication to law enforcement.

SMU receives a $60 million donation from the O'Donnell Foundation to initiate an energy studies program and honors program, enhancing its vision to become a national hub for energy studies.

First responders in Fort Worth and Dallas celebrated Christmas at their fire stations with their "second families," sharing meals and traditions while continuing to serve their communities.

Dallas community members and organizations provide Christmas meals and aid to the homeless and families in need, as described in NBC DFW and CBS News Texas reports.

Dallas announces New Year's events, including a drone and fireworks show at Reunion Tower and various gatherings across the city, highlighting both entertainment and charity efforts.

A train horn in Burleson, Texas, malfunctioned on Christmas, causing persistent noise until repaired, with police humorously acknowledging the situation.

The Red Oak Police Department advises residents on social media to conceal packaging of expensive gifts to deter post-holiday thieves and suggests ways to dispose of boxes safely.