The Irving Police Department raised funds through 'Penny Drives' for local and state Special Olympics athletes, highlighting community support and engagement.

The Arlington Municipal Patrolman's Association and Mission Arlington held a Food Drive, offering free meals and collecting non-perishables for those in need.

Frisco's Frosty 5K offers early race packet pickups on December 3-4 ahead of the December 6 race. Participants can save $5 on registration by signing up before race day.

Old Town Lewisville prepares for its annual Old Town Holiday Stroll on December 5-6, with festivities including a tree lighting, hayrides, a movie, and more.

The Lewisville Public Library will close on December 17-18 for HVAC upgrades, affecting services including the drive-up book return. It reopens December 19 with extended due dates, and digital resources remain available.

Denton city officials have made the Friday Staff Report available online, offering residents easier access to city governance information and allowing subscriptions for updates via email or text.

The article outlines various community support initiatives by the City of Dallas, including childcare matching, student services, emergency alerts, cybersecurity resources, arts programs, clean-up events, and food assistance services.

Dallas District 4 plans two major turkey giveaways with Council Member Maxie Johnson's office coordinating the events to support families for Thanksgiving.

The Point in Time Count on January 22nd in Tarrant County seeks 500 volunteers to survey the homeless population, with training provided on the night of the count.

Mesquite, Texas is hosting its 28th Santa Cop Toy Parade on December 6 to collect toys for needy children, featuring decorated vehicles and community spirit, with details on the police department's website.

The City of Fort Worth adjusts its trash collection schedule for Thanksgiving, allowing residents to set out two extra bags of garbage without additional charge.

Arlington's curbside leaf collection service starts Nov. 24, allowing residents to dispose of leaves until early January. The city also encourages eco-friendly leaf disposal and mulching.

The new LifePath Systems campus in McKinney, TX, dedicated to mental health services, was inaugurated, with local sheriff's support and a future-focused collaboration between law enforcement and healthcare.