The Garland Police Department is increasing DWI enforcement from Dec 12 to Jan 1, reminding the public of severe penalties and advocating for responsible driving during holidays.

The Atrium in Garland, Texas, will host the annual Quinceañera Fair on February 21, 2026, featuring various vendors for event planning, with free admission and parking.

Dallas Animal Services hosts "Calming the Canines" on New Year's Eve to ease shelter animals' anxiety from fireworks, with community members invited to comfort pets.

The Duncanville Police Department organizes a "Santa Cop Toy Drive" in partnership with Chick-fil-A to collect toys for children in need during the festive season.

The White Settlement Fire Department's "Little Coats, Big Hearts" coat drive is ending, inviting last donations of winter clothing for local children. The community is thanked for their contributions made at Fire Station 18.

The White Settlement Police Department hosted the Pastor's Coalition meeting to discuss community needs, upcoming events, and foster interfaith dialogue, with key religious and civic leaders attending.

Artist Eliana Davila and volunteers transformed a 500-foot wall in Garland into a mural, fostering community unity as part of the "Where the Heart Is" program.

Fort Worth City Council approved a new ordinance for enhanced stormwater management, which requires maintaining valley storage in floodplains starting February 1, 2026, to mitigate flood and erosion issues.

The White Settlement Fire Department is seeking donations for their coat drive to help children in Tarrant County before winter. Donations can be made until December 10th at Fire Station 18.

Burleson Police in Texas are hosting an event titled “Protecting Our Kids in a Digital World” to educate on the risks of predators, scammers, and bullies in the digital space, and to provide practical safety measures for children online.

ERCOT signed off on a roughly $9 billion kickoff to a statewide plan to build 765‑kV transmission lines meant to ease congestion and meet surging demand. The decision begins a multiyear push that planners say could reshape how power moves across Texas.

The article highlights various volunteer and donation opportunities in Denton during the holiday season, emphasizing community involvement in supporting those in need.

Good Samaritans of Garland received keys to the former Walnut Creek Branch Library to convert it into a food distribution center, reflecting their expanding service needs and collaboration with the City of Garland.