The White Settlement Police Department hosted the Pastor's Coalition meeting to discuss community needs, upcoming events, and foster interfaith dialogue, with key religious and civic leaders attending.

The Mesquite Police Department hosted local leaders for an immersive experience with specialized units, aiming to enhance transparency and community relationships.

The Oak Cliff Cultural Center offers a diverse winter program, including poetry, comedy events, art exhibitions, salsa classes, and a festival celebrating Zora Neale Hurston.

Dallas City Council District 7 launches a grant program for commercial exterior improvements, offering reimbursements up to $50,000 for eligible upgrades.

The Dallas City Council has approved an AI initiative for waste management, using AI-enabled cameras on trash trucks to monitor and optimize city cleanliness and operations.

Artist Eliana Davila and volunteers transformed a 500-foot wall in Garland into a mural, fostering community unity as part of the "Where the Heart Is" program.

Fort Worth City Council approved a new ordinance for enhanced stormwater management, which requires maintaining valley storage in floodplains starting February 1, 2026, to mitigate flood and erosion issues.

The state now lets sexual-assault survivors get forensic exams and DNA testing without filing a police report. Results appear in Track-Kit and evidence is held up to five years.

Fort Worth enhances its emergency center with AI for non-urgent calls, aiming to improve response times and service without impacting critical emergency resources.

Arlington announces a week of free holiday festivities from Dec 10-16, including a parade, lights display, and cultural events.

Arlington completed a $9.5 million Sublett Road reconstruction to improve safety and mobility, adding lanes, bike paths, and sidewalks. Funded by bonds, the project reflects ongoing infrastructure investments.

Arlington Parks, Recreation & Culture is offering a holiday DIY pine cone reindeer ornament activity, using simple materials like twigs, pom-poms, and felt, detailed in an easy step-by-step guide.

A $9M, 45,000-sq-ft Bellaire Food District is planned for 9229 Bellaire Blvd in Houston's Asiatown, with construction slated for 2026–27.