The article details a steady and mostly sunny weather outlook for Dallas around the New Year, with temperatures around 50 degrees and occasional wind gusts, according to the National Weather Service.

At 90, Minnie Payne became the oldest to earn a master's degree at the University of North Texas, inspiring many with her lifelong dedication to learning.

DFW Airport ranks fifth in OAG's list of busiest global airports, climbing from thirteenth four years ago. It was second-busiest by passenger traffic in 2022, and is notable for post-pandemic travel resilience.

Tarrant County, Texas faces a flu outbreak, with 11% of ER visits being flu-related. No child flu deaths in Texas reported, despite national cases. RSV also rises, straining hospitals like Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth.

An off-duty Fort Worth officer, Eduardo Gasca, was arrested on suspicion of DWI, leading to his restricted duty pending the outcome of criminal and internal investigations.

A Texas mother was surprised at work by her Marine daughter's unexpected return home for the holidays, creating a touching and emotional moment for the family.

A man was stabbed by a woman in self-defense during a Christmas altercation in Fort Worth after he allegedly attempted to assault her. The man faces multiple charges.

The Dallas County Sheriff's Office engaged with the unsheltered to promote road safety and distribute cookies on Christmas Eve, following a fatal crash.

Billy Bob's Texas pairs with Carter BloodCare to offer concert tickets to blood donors, addressing a critical blood supply shortage during a donation drive on Dec. 27. Other local drives also offer various incentives to donors amid pressing needs.

In North Texas, volunteers and nonprofits provided food and toys to the needy on Christmas Day, with organizations such as the Christian Center of Fort Worth and the Dallas 24 Hour Club participating.

Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons expressed frustration with officiating after a close loss to the Dolphins, particularly over a disputed roughing the passer penalty. He vented on social media about the lack of holding calls in his favor.

The 911 call service in Rockwall County experienced an outage, prompting the provision of alternative emergency numbers. The issue, affecting 13 Texas counties, was resolved the same day.

Dallas Police re-energize efforts to solve the 1983 homicide of Thomas Clancy, seeking public information to aid Detective Christopher Evans in the ongoing investigation.