Dallas faced two shootings; one left a man injured in Lakewood, suspect Clayton Matthews arrested, and another earlier shooting on Hartsdale Drive resulted in one dead and one injured, with Juan Martinez charged.

Brandon Hale was sentenced for crimes in Grand Prairie, with the Tarrant County DA acknowledging the local police's effort. Details of the sentence and crimes remain undisclosed for now.

An officer from the Mesquite Police Department encountered two vehicles, resulting in gunfire that left 19-year-old Payton Lawrence dead. The incident involved a stolen Hyundai and is under investigation.

Former youth pastor Kyle Poff was arrested for possession of child pornography by Frisco Police, who were acting on an online tip. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will review a replat application for Morgan Creek Estates, potentially adding two residential parcels on 6.452 acres off Norrell Road. Public hearing is set for January 23, 2024.

Dallas Arts Month in 2024 will feature the ART214 Biennial Juried Exhibition, and submissions are open for visual artists from the Dallas-Fort Worth and North Texas area, with a deadline of January 8, 2024.

Ellis County Commissioners are set to discuss the potential subdivision of 4.019 acres into two new residential lots, with a public meeting scheduled for feedback and deliberation.

The City of Dallas held a naturalization ceremony for 30 residents from 18 countries, reaffirming its commitment to inclusivity and engagement in civic life.

Dallas receives a $21.8 million federal grant for safety upgrades on MLK/Cedar Crest Blvd to reduce road fatalities, with additional local funding and partnerships supporting the project.

A former hospital chaplain in Texas has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for producing child pornography, following a 17-year-old's revelation of abuse.

Dallas Police are investigating a fatal shooting at 2500 S. Belt Line Road, where 31-year-old Michael Pierson was killed after an escalating argument.

The article describes the Dallas weather forecast, highlighting sunny days and comfortable temperatures, with an increase in cloudiness and a chance of rain toward the end of the week.

A woman shot and killed a 14-year-old boy during an alleged burglary at a Fort Worth apartment complex, says Fort Worth police. The woman is cooperating with the investigation; no charges have been filed.