Dallas Police addressed a social media uproar stemming from their handling of a noise complaint on Victory Avenue, where officers detained individuals without arrest and issued a citation for a noise violation.

The Mansfield Activities Center hosted a joyful Senior Holiday Party, with a sock exchange and Santa visit, highlighting their commitment to nurturing senior social interactions.

A Dallas mechanic says a city code inspector demanded cash; the officer denies it. The split accounts raise questions about oversight and the complaint process.

A 22‑year‑old UT Dallas student was arrested in Frisco on a first‑degree arson count and a terroristic‑threat charge; bond is set at $100K and $3.5K. Investigators have not named a specific target.

Cafe Olivia filed to open a 4,436‑sq‑ft cafe at 2400 Dallas Parkway in Plano, with work set to start Feb. 1, 2026 and a late‑summer opening anticipated.

An early-morning Christmas Eve fire at a southwest Dallas apartment was extinguished before dawn. No injuries were reported and authorities are investigating.

A pre-dawn crash on eastbound I-30 at Hampton involved four vehicles and blocked two right lanes, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Department and TxDOT sensor logs.

Midlothian police arrested two people this week in a probe of alleged sexual offenses involving a child; detectives credited multiple agencies for locating a suspect.

Burleson police are asking for help finding 15-year-old Zoe Sanford, last seen Wednesday and possibly on a scooter.

Dallas Police are investigating a homicide where 55-year-old David Brown was shot dead on December 23. Detective Swanson leads the inquiry (case #183138-2025).

Dallas experiences a warm Christmas with high temperatures and gusty winds, followed by a cooler forecast with possible showers and a sharp drop in temperature early next week.

Two would‑be challengers were kept off the GOP primary ballot after courts upheld the party's signature rules, leaving two Texas Supreme Court seats uncontested. Judges said last‑minute filings and petition gaps doomed the legal bids.

A vehicle collision in Denton caused a gas leak and traffic delays downtown after a suspected DWI incident. No injuries were reported, and repairs commenced promptly.