The Gene Carey Animal Shelter held a "Pet Photos with Santa" event, offered free adoptions for large dogs until November end, and invited the public for festive pet photos and adoption consideration.

Lewisville Public Library hosts community events including gaming for families, a DIY ugly sweater party, and a "Tween Scene" with 3D Perler Beads, inviting residents of all ages for creative fun.

The City of Dallas HCE has announced various community events for Nov 15-21, including childcare aid, cultural performances, and environmental and educational programs.

Keller Public Safety offers a free training session on how to respond to active shooter situations, highlighting the "Avoid, Deny, Defend" tactics on Nov. 22 at Keller Town Hall.

The Garland Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association continues its tradition of distributing winter coats to needy children, supported by the Garland Police Department.

The $80M John Lewis Social Justice Academy opened in Oak Cliff with a star-studded dedication and a focus on civic education and student leadership.

Denton County first responders, including the Lewisville Police Department, are participating in a toy drive to support the LISD Angel Tree program for the holidays.

Lewisville is offering workshops on utilizing city grants for community improvement, including the Property Enhancement Program, Love Your Block, and the Neighborhood Enhancement Program.

White Settlement Police Department invites children to participate in their annual Christmas Card Contest, where winning designs will be sent to police chiefs and partners.

The HEB Chamber Youth in Government program is open for applications for local high school juniors and seniors to gain government insights, closing on December 2.

Euless City calls for volunteers to enhance local events and community projects, fostering connections and civic pride.

Dallas hosts a free summit to help seniors with housing issues, featuring experts and resources to combat homelessness and aid in understanding housing rights.

Fort Worth is partnering with FWISD to open schoolyards to the public as parks, aiming to improve access to recreational areas and increase the city's "10-minute walk" park score.