The Diocese of Fort Worth has expanded a volunteer Guardian Ministry—trained parishioners now serve as greeters, medics and, in some cases, armed responders at Mass.

Dallas will treat vapes like cigarettes in public, with fines up to $500 and a mid‑December start. Businesses must update signage during a one‑year compliance window.

A man was shot in the head early Sunday at Pandora's Men's Club in south Fort Worth; police say the Gun Violence Unit is investigating and no arrests have been announced.

Fort Worth will host LULAC in June and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber in September 2026 — a major boost for local businesses and Northside revitalization.

A procedural pretrial hearing is set Monday in the capital murder case against Tanner Horner as the trial approaches in spring 2026.

Frederick Asberry, 58, received an 18.5-year prison sentence for intending to distribute fentanyl, meth, cocaine, and heroin, in a case led by the Fort Worth Police and U.S. Marshals.

A late-night shooting off Samuell Boulevard left one man dead and a person detained for questioning, Dallas police say.

A late‑night fight at a Red Bird event center ended with one person dead and four wounded, police said. Detectives are investigating.

White Settlement Community Services offers open-gym sessions for kids during winter break, focusing on basketball, with no charge but requiring advance registration.

The 5th Annual 1st Responder Toy Drive in Denton County, coordinated by the local sheriff’s office and first responders, collects holiday gifts for children.

Lake Dallas has reduced speed limits to 25 MPH in Kings Manor and Overly Dr. for safety, with immediate enforcement and signs installed. More areas will follow.

Keller Police Department launches "Gift Guardians" to protect holiday packages from theft by allowing residents to ship them to the police station for safekeeping.

The White Settlement Fire Department is conducting a coat drive for children in need, accepting donations of new coats, hats, and gloves until December 10th at Fire Station 18.