The Rockwall County Commissioners' Court and W.I.N. have declared February Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month to address the issue and educate the public.

Rockwall County Master Gardeners' volunteer efforts were recognized with a symbolic check representing $168,953.40, the value of their hours spent beautifying landscapes and fostering community in 2023.

UT Arlington's planetarium received a tech upgrade, including a Digistar 7 projection system, enhancing the stargazing experience for visitors with high-resolution projections and real-time data from space agencies.

Dallas County held a public test of voting machines to earn trust and address concerns ahead of primaries, with locals invited to scrutinize and test the system.

White Settlement honored citizens for their volunteer work at an annual awards event, highlighting individuals' contributions to community safety and animal welfare.

Arlington introduces a new automated trash cart system set to start next month, aiming to streamline waste collection and reduce litter with one-day service for all trash types.

Arlington Public Library now offers digital resources such as ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and language courses accessible with a library card and key apps like Libby and Hoopla.

The Dallas Police Department honored the late Officer Harold Hammons with an online tribute on Twitter, marking the anniversary of his death using #GoneButNotForgotten.

Monty and Sarah Bennett donated $25,000 to the Westmoreland Skate Park in Oak Cliff, the largest single gift for the project, which aims to raise $400,000 for the City of Dallas to match funds for construction.

A free college fair for high schoolers will be held at Texas Discovery Gardens, Dallas, offering information on higher education and free meals for early registrants.

Dallas sets up a temporary shelter at Fair Park to house the homeless during a winter chill, with a capacity of approximately 1,000 people, including single adults with pets and arrangements for families.

Duncanville hosts a parade and block party to celebrate high school athletes' state championships in football, track, basketball, and arts achievements, with festivities including an awards ceremony.

Sarah Getz has been promoted to Animal Services Supervisor at the PAWS Protecting Animals of White Settlement Community Center, as announced by Chief Cook.