Judge Weldon Copeland retires after a 35-year career in Collin County, honored by colleagues for his fair-mindedness and lasting impact on the legal profession.

Seniors in Arlington join the TAG Players program at Theatre Arlington, taking theater performances to accessible venues like retirement homes and community centers.

Tarrant County Jail's Next Phase program partners with Tarrant County College to offer inmates college courses in business and welding, aiming to reduce recidivism and assist reintegration.

Arlington is dealing with the annual arrival of Egrets, which becomes problematic for residents due to noise and mess. Animal Services provides tips to deter the birds in compliance with federal law, using noise makers and other non-harmful methods.

The Irving Police Department's Unidos program, aimed at engaging the Hispanic community, experienced strong attendance and support from local organizations.

The City of Denton will dedicate its first public AED station in memory of Dylan Dorrell, a teen who died of cardiac arrest, with a ceremony at South Lakes Park.

The United Way of Tarrant County is holding a Youth Gun Violence Prevention Summit to address the issue collaboratively, led by Quaniqua Carthan of the OSC.

TCU dining hosted an immune-boosting mocktail event for Dry January, focusing on healthy, alcohol-free drinks and promoting smart drinking habits and wellness.

The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo honored military and first responders, including those who acted during the Sandman Hotel explosion. The event has various activities and shows, with proceeds from some events going to charity.

Dallas activists are petitioning to add the "Dallas Freedom Act" to the November ballot, seeking to stop minor marijuana arrests and defund THC testing in the city, citing racial disparities and jail overpopulation.

The Frisco Police Department paid tribute to the late Officer Joe Murphy, Frisco's first line-of-duty fatality, who died in a car crash in 1968 and was the brother of war hero Audie Murphy.

Dallas and Fort Worth first responders played a charity hockey game to support a police sergeant recovering from a stroke, raising an estimated $4,000.

A Fort Worth high school basketball game highlighted the local fight against gun violence, remembering a former player killed last month and promoting a message of peace.