Arlington's golf courses offer discounts for toy donations benefiting Mission Arlington's Christmas Store, with a 15% discount on green fees, cart rentals, and shop merchandise, plus 10% off at select eateries until December 21.

Fort Worth will close a section of Main Street tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. to safely remove a mostly dead, hazardous tree in Heritage Park using a crane, with detours in place for southbound traffic.

The "Mission Joy Toy Drive" in Arlington collected a truckload of toys for needy children, supported by community collaboration, with a festive event featuring Santa Claus.

Dallas Police arrested gang member Luis Flores after a shooting and attempted robbery, recovering a gun and drugs. Flores had prior criminal offenses and faces new charges.

Arlington activates its Homeless Emergency Weather Shelter Plan due to cold temperatures, offering refuge and meals at the First United Methodist Church and warming locations at libraries.

The Old Town Holiday Stroll in Lewisville offers holiday festivities, including a lighting ceremony, parade, and family activities, with no admission cost.

Carrollton residents will see water bill increases due to rising operation costs and necessary infrastructure improvements, with a 7.5% average hike effective January 1, 2026.

Dallas Police are investigating the homicide of 71-year-old Jerome Wooten, found dead in his Cade Road home during a welfare check. Detectives are seeking public assistance as the case remains active; tips can be directed to Detective F. Serra at 214-662-4552 or [email protected]

Portillo’s is building a roughly 6,250‑sq‑ft restaurant at FM 423 and Gordon Heights Lane in Frisco; construction is underway and an early‑January wrap was projected.

Nikuya quietly opened atop The Sinclair, offering a 16-seat omakase-style sushi counter and skyline dining led by chef Alvin Chik.

Oklahoma’s Hideaway Pizza is headed to Frisco’s Four Corners, joining the chain’s Plano and McKinney sites as it expands across DFW with work slated into late 2026.

Heaven Marie Diaz, founder of Pursuit of Excellence, was sentenced to 97 months and ordered to pay $799,033.47 after a jury found she diverted more than $3 million in payroll taxes.

An 84-year-old Fort Worth woman says scammers posing as FBI agents convinced her to buy gold bars — and she lost nearly $600,000. Authorities are investigating.