Texas' Oliver Nature Park will host a Winter Chemistry event with artificial snow on December 19, offering educational winter-themed experiments for families.

The Collin County DA's Office held its Tree of Angels event to honor victims of violent crime, with families placing ornaments and a choir performing.

Euless's Heritage Park hosted an old-fashioned Christmas event, featuring historic tours, holiday decorations, and various family activities including meeting Santa Claus.

Rockwall County held its annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony with live music, a Gospel reading, and community fellowship, culminating in a candlelit "Silent Night."

Lewisville offers a Christmas tree recycling program at Lake Park until January 9th, with free mulch available from December 26th to January 31st to encourage sustainable disposal.

Lewisville Public Library offers events for all ages, including de-stressing for teens, a writers group, and an outdoor storytime. The library will be closed on December 17-18 for HVAC work.

The City of Dallas' HCE provides resources for food, housing, healthcare, and emergency alerts and hosts events to support and engage the community during the holiday season.

The City of Dallas advises citizens to help the homeless by using outreach teams instead of giving direct aid, promoting long-term solutions like shelter and healthcare by contacting 311.

Grand Prairie plans for a new community, Lakesong, on 2,700 acres with 5,000 homes, amenities, and commercial spaces, with Phase 1 construction started and first residents expected by 2027.

White Settlement's annual Polar Express Movie Night will be held at the local recreation center on December 19, offering a winter-themed movie viewing, hot cocoa, and snacks for the community.

Harmony School of Innovation students displayed their STEM projects at a festival, earning praise from attendees including police and local leaders for their ingenuity and potential in science and technology.

Burleson, Texas police officers and firefighters partnered with Target for a "Heroes & Helpers" event, shopping with local children to foster community relations and spread holiday cheer.

Dispatcher Kelcey Jenkins of the North Texas Emergency Communications Center passed away, deeply mourned by the Coppell community and police department.