Detective John Capers built a Lego replica of Garland, Texas's downtown square, using 27,000 pieces to showcase the city's landmarks and provide a creative city attraction.

Dallas community members and organizations provide Christmas meals and aid to the homeless and families in need, as described in NBC DFW and CBS News Texas reports.

Dallas announces New Year's events, including a drone and fireworks show at Reunion Tower and various gatherings across the city, highlighting both entertainment and charity efforts.

A Wind Advisory is issued for north central and northeast Texas, including Dallas, with winds 20-30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph, as announced by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.

A Dallas police officer, Lt. Jeremy Carter, was arrested for DWI in Midlothian on Christmas Eve and is on administrative leave pending an investigation.

A train horn in Burleson, Texas, malfunctioned on Christmas, causing persistent noise until repaired, with police humorously acknowledging the situation.

Godley Fire Department and CareFlite responded to a rollover accident, safely extricating an uninjured driver.

The Red Oak Police Department advises residents on social media to conceal packaging of expensive gifts to deter post-holiday thieves and suggests ways to dispose of boxes safely.

Texas faces a serious issue with drunk driving, as highlighted by the Fort Worth PD, which reported 22,708 DUI-related crashes and 1,034 fatalities in 2024. They urge the use of sober transportation options during the holidays.

Arlington boosts leaf collection efforts and reminds residents to keep yard waste separate from recycling, with additional routes from Republic Services to manage seasonal debris.

A sign and a drainage filing suggest a Texas Longhorn Breeders museum is planned for a lot in the Fort Worth Stockyards, with a 2026 date on the mockup.

The Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park says it accepted nurse sharks, a giant moray eel and hundreds more after the Miami Seaquarium closed. The transfers follow federal welfare findings and the Seaquarium’s October shutdown.

Dallas native Mora Namdar was sworn in as assistant secretary for consular affairs, putting a Texas attorney and salon founder in charge of passport and visa operations.