Arlington finished Phase I of the Residential Rebuild Sunnyvale Drive project, improving infrastructure and mobility with a $3.8 million budget from the 2018 Bond Election.

Arlington's community is participating in the second Mission Joy Toy Drive, with contributions collected at local schools, fire stations, and city buildings for Mission Arlington's Christmas Store.

An 11th‑hour California court stay paused the deportation of a Dallas father bound for Ukraine and agreed to reopen his old criminal case. He remains in ICE custody while attorneys press to restore his green card.

Hearst plans to eliminate the Dallas Morning News’ copy desk and outsource page production, cutting 26 newsroom jobs, the union says.

From sit‑down feasts at Fair Park to drive‑through turkeys at UNT Dallas, here are confirmed places handing out free Thanksgiving meals and groceries across Dallas this week.

The Midlothian Police Department in Texas will conduct a CRASE training to prepare citizens for active shooter events on November 22 at their Public Safety Facility.

The Collin County Detention Facility in Texas celebrated 38 women completing the Cornbread Hustle program, an initiative aimed at reducing recidivism through education and vocational training.

White Settlement Police Department summarized their week's activities on social media, covering community events, operational stats, Veterans Day, a fundraiser, increased traffic stops, and academy graduations.

A White Settlement citizen used social media to thank local police for resolving an issue, praising specific officers by name and fostering community trust.

Carrollton opens nominations for its Volunteer Awards, to honor community service at an event including the Mayor's address on February 25, with a January 31 deadline.

Garland announces holiday schedule changes for city services, including closures and altered hours for Thanksgiving. Trash collection will also be delayed.

Fort Worth has revised its irrigation ordinance to enforce water usage rules more strictly, imposing fines and the potential for water service lock-offs for repeat offenders.

Arlington Life Shelter cut its bed count and paused inclement‑weather openings, prompting city leaders to weigh nonprofit‑run overnight options ahead of winter.