Pride in Dallas set Pride week for Sept. 13-20, 2026, and renamed its Cedar Springs parade to honor longtime organizer Michael Doughman.

Rockwall County's Master Wellness Volunteer Program, an extension of Texas A&M AgriLife, offers 40 hours of training in health to locals, followed by a 40-hour internship. Participants later support community health education.

Lewisville residents prepare for the City Council election; candidate filing for Council Places 1 and 3 runs from January 14 to February 13. New petition requirements are in effect following a charter amendment.

A free "Pathways to Homeownership" workshop in Fort Worth offers resources and financial advice for prospective homeowners on January 24 at the Eastside YMCA.

Arlington Animal Services provides tips to discourage egrets from nesting in neighborhoods, as residents prepare for the annual migration of these protected birds.

The Arlington MLK Committee announced the recipients of the "Advancing the Dream" Awards, honoring local figures for education, government, and community service contributions.

Volunteers are needed for the 8th Annual Fish Creek Cleanup in southeast Arlington to remove litter from the area on January 31st from 8 a.m. to noon.

Grand Prairie welcomes a new Topgolf venue, promising job creation and tourism growth, as the 15th in Texas. It features a bar, restaurant, and family-friendly activities.

Dallas honors Human Trafficking Awareness Month with a luncheon at City Hall, where Allies Against Slavery will receive an award for their work against human trafficking.

Dallas announces a week of events to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., including a job fair, multicultural showcase, gala, and parade, with a theme emphasizing continuous social justice action.

Denton's Planning & Zoning Commission has a public hearing on January 28, 2026, for a Specific Use Permit for a new fuel sales center at Glenngary Way and East McKinney Street.

The City of Mesquite will hold its State of the Community event on February 12 at the Mesquite Arts Center to discuss the city's achievements and future.

Arlington trustees are weighing whether to close Blanton Elementary after years of declining enrollment and low state ratings. The district will hold a Jan. 14 meeting for families.