The Fort Worth Police Department is urging people to avoid drunk driving during the holiday season, highlighting sober transportation options after revealing alarming DUI statistics from Texas.

The 8th Annual Sounds of the Season event at TCC united community members, law enforcement, and inmates for a festive celebration, with musical performances and a focus on togetherness during the holidays.

The article details the varying weather conditions in the Dallas area throughout a week, including sunshine, clouds, and mild-to-warm temperatures, with slight chances of showers.

The Collin County Sheriff's Office held an awards ceremony to honor its members, with awards based on peer nominations, recognizing individuals for their outstanding service.

Mansfield, Texas, promoted environmental stewardship by giving away free trees to residents as part of its Holly for the Holidays event at James McKnight Park.

At the downtown convention center, volunteers and medical teams handed out coats, toys and free health screenings to children experiencing homelessness. The day also connected families with housing and social-service referrals.

The Dallas Opera will stage Rachel Portman's The Little Prince Feb. 6–14, 2026 at the Winspear Opera House, a new-to-Dallas mainstage premiere with family programming.

Cedar Hill Police warmed hearts by gifting over 400 children during holiday events, including shopping sprees and gift distributions in partnership with the local fire department.

A man was injured in a hit-and-run by a pickup truck in Arlington after a Cowboys game; police seek the dark-tinted Chevrolet Silverado with New Mexico plates and offer a reward for information.

Dallas residents are advised of overnight closures for critical NTTA maintenance on the DNT and PGBT, with detours provided by the Dallas Police Department.

Officer Dick Hill, known as "Motorcycle Mike," retires after 51 years with Arlington Police, having escorted presidents and contributed significantly to the community.

Officer Jeffers has been sworn in to the Lewisville Police Department, announced via Facebook, and is beginning in-service training after graduating from the Police Academy.

Parents in Birdville, Grapevine‑Colleyville and Aledo say districts moved children into restrictive special‑ed settings. The disputes have sparked a TEA probe and court fights.