Fort Worth Police renamed their South Division Headquarters to honor the late Sgt. Billy Randolph, who died on duty in 2024 after being hit by an intoxicated driver.

Fort Worth renames its North Animal Campus to Henry's Animal Campus, in memory of the city's canine ambassador who helped raise awareness and funds for animal welfare.

Fort Worth's Park & Recreation department received a $1.5 million grant for Oak Grove Community Park, totaling $6.5 million for development including pavilions, playgrounds, and trails.

Garland facilities are reopening on Thursday after weather closures, with waste management resuming under a revised schedule. Residents are thanked for patience and city workers for their efforts.

Dallas's District 4 residents are invited to the D4 Master Plan Workshop to discuss public safety and economic development. The event is on January 31 and includes meals. RSVP is required.

Rockwall County honors Mandy Landers and Deputy Jennifer Turnbaugh as Employees of the Quarter for their exemplary contribution to the county and its citizens.

Texas will distribute $44 million to stabilize rural hospitals identified as financially at-risk; eligible facilities must submit forms by Feb. 5.

Rockwall County boat registrations will be unavailable from January 28-30 due to a system upgrade; however, the tax office remains open at its new location.

A detached backyard structure on Wilson Drive burned Wednesday; crews and mutual aid kept flames from reaching the house. Overhaul was underway and officials asked residents to avoid the area.

Medical City Plano topped off a $108 million patient-tower expansion this week, a visible milestone in a project adding floors, helipads and new patient rooms. The build is meant to boost capacity at Collin County’s Level I Trauma Center.

Frisco will break ground the week of April 13 on the long‑planned Grand Park, but cleanup of the former Exide battery‑recycling site and funding gaps mean the park will open in stages. Big Bluestem Trail is open today as remediation continues.

Fort Worth approved joining Aledo’s lawsuit accusing Willow Park of overstepping ETJ boundaries; council documents estimate filing costs will be under $2,500. The move could redraw local development plans.

A Fort Worth‑linked Zero‑G helmet cleared a critical design review and is slated for pilot testing in 2027, though public records show a $16M development award.