Billy Bob's Texas pairs with Carter BloodCare to offer concert tickets to blood donors, addressing a critical blood supply shortage during a donation drive on Dec. 27. Other local drives also offer various incentives to donors amid pressing needs.

In North Texas, volunteers and nonprofits provided food and toys to the needy on Christmas Day, with organizations such as the Christian Center of Fort Worth and the Dallas 24 Hour Club participating.

In 1955, Fort Worth Police Officer Marvin Elton Wills was lured from his post, attacked, and shot four times. Decades later, the assailants remain unidentified.

A 10-year-old girl, Liyah-Grace Holsey, was killed in Arlington, Texas, after being hit by two vehicles while crossing the street near her elementary school. Her family and community mourn her loss.

Hugh Aynesworth, renowned for his JFK assassination reporting, passed away at 92. Dallas honors JFK's assassination 60th anniversary, reflecting on its history and growth.

An 11-year-old girl in Dallas was wounded by a stray bullet, resulting in her family losing their home and her mother's job. The No More Violence Organization is providing support to help them recover.

A couple married in a Dallas hospital on Christmas Eve, uniting despite the bride's stage 4 ovarian cancer, fulfilling her dream of a holiday wedding.

The Irving Police Department remembered Officer Aubrey Hawkins on the 23rd anniversary of his death in the line of duty, highlighting his service and sacrifice.

Carrollton received the Gold Fleet award for its air quality and energy conservation efforts, marking its fourth consecutive win from the DFW Clean Cities Coalition.

The Fort Worth Police Department commemorated Detective Ronald G. Turner’s end of watch on the anniversary of his death in a car accident on duty in 1978.

The Fort Worth Police Department honors Officer Jeff C. Couch, killed in the line of duty in 1920, as it recounts the tragedy of his shooting following a dispute he was intervening in.

A Fort Worth shelter aided the Van den Berg family by caring for their dog, Rippy, after other facilities turned him away due to aggressive behavior, facilitating the family's relocation process.

North Texas food banks are increasing efforts to combat food insecurity with food distribution events ahead of the holiday season, targeting families in need.