The Ellis County community hosts its 41st Annual Toy Run, with motorcyclists supporting local children during the holidays, causing increased traffic.

A significant emergency response was mobilized following a private plane crash near Bourland Field in Parker County, with rescue teams aiding in extrication and egress efforts.

Parker County ESD1 completed a two-week academy to train new firefighters, engineers, and lieutenants, focusing on operational skills and leadership, as announced on their Facebook page.

Leland Earl Williams received a 95-year prison sentence for pleading guilty to assaulting a Tarrant County sheriff's deputy, as reported by the Tarrant County DA's Office.

The Arlington Police Department celebrated 40 years of their Santa Cops program, which provides holiday gifts and a festive event for local families in need.

Lewisville, TX, is starting road repairs on Hidden Trail Dr. beginning Dec. 16, with detours expected until Dec. 30, affecting traffic and requiring caution around heavy machinery.

Fort Worth announces New Year's Eve daytime celebrations, vision board crafting for adults, a Bluey-themed party for kids, and a "Resolve to Read" challenge in January.

The Mesquite Police Department thanked the MCPAAA for their volunteer work and donation to the Santa Cop Program during their annual awards banquet. Officer Rodriguez was named Officer of the Year.

White Settlement Police Department's non-emergency phone lines are operational again after an outage, as announced on Facebook. The community had a temporary alternative number during the disruption.

An Amber Alert has been issued for 13‑year‑old Jayden Ladell Olds, missing from Irving since Dec. 8. Irving police ask anyone with information to call (972) 273‑1010.

A pre-dawn standoff on Sleepy Hollow Drive left a woman injured and a 44-year-old man in custody. Officers returned fire after being shot at, police say.

The White Settlement Police Department celebrated its annual Christmas card contest, with six young artists winning and their designs featured on the department's holiday cards.

Skyler Shoemaker was sentenced to 19 years for distributing child sexual abuse material; his girlfriend received 5 years. Their arrests were part of Project Safe Childhood.