DeSoto ISD's McCowan Middle School staff staged a "sickout" protest after a student allegedly assaulting a teacher was readmitted to school. The district prepared by hiring substitutes and organizers to maintain operations.

Keller Independent School District appoints Dr. Tracy Johnson as its first female superintendent, starting January 2024, following the retirement of the previous superintendent.

Jean Tchinda, 48, graduates with an electrical engineering degree from UT Dallas, balancing a full-time job, a family, and adapting to a new language after moving from Cameroon.

Former Dallas County DA Craig Watkins, known for his work in overturning wrongful convictions, has died at 56. He established the nation's first Conviction Integrity Unit.

New York City's trash pickup schedule will be delayed due to the holidays, with no collection on December 25 and January 1, and subsequent days shifted accordingly.

Fort Worth ends its contract with Hoque Global for the Evans and Rosedale redevelopment due to delays and seeks new partners with hopes to start construction by 2025.

Exonerated former death row inmate Ryan Matthews graduates with a master's degree from Texas Woman's University, an achievement after wrongful imprisonment.

The City of Dallas held a naturalization ceremony for 30 residents from 18 countries, reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity and engagement in civic life.

Plano Police Department offers a free women's self-defense class in January, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance in response to increasing aggression against women.

Carrollton won the GFOA's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for FY 2022, signifying excellence in fiscal transparency and reporting.

The City of Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions collected over 500 coats for the homeless with local support, aiming to provide warmth during winter months.

The Fort Worth City Council has allocated $8 million for neighborhood improvements in the Seminary and Worth Heights areas for 2024, doubling last year's budget, with the aim to enhance infrastructure and community resources.

Dr. Matt Smith has been chosen as the finalist for superintendent of Arlington ISD by their Board of Trustees, following his successful tenure at Belton ISD.