The Visual Art League of Lewisville is hosting Amber Goodwin's Art Talk on acrylic flow abstraction at the Lewisville Grand Theater on Jan. 13, free for attendees.

A North Texas lawmaker says he’ll revive a bid to keep children off major social platforms, now targeting under‑16s. His 2025 measure passed the House but stalled in the Senate.

Lewisville's ColorPalooza event is seeking vendors, excluding corporate ones, for its April 25 celebration. Applications close March 29. The event will feature various exhibits and activities, prioritizing handcrafted goods and cultural foods.

Lewisville residents prepare for the City Council election; candidate filing for Council Places 1 and 3 runs from January 14 to February 13. New petition requirements are in effect following a charter amendment.

The Reverend Horton Heat is headlining Lewisville's St. Paddy’s Texas Style event on March 14, offering a mix of Irish and Texan entertainment with family activities and live music.

Dallas residents will see a temperature swing this week, starting with a high near 59 degrees and calm winds, leading to sunnier but cooler days ahead.

Two federal lawsuits challenge Census methods and who gets counted, raising the prospect of altered congressional seats and federal funding for Texas. Courts will decide whether privacy tools or noncitizens stay in the apportionment count.

Texas man Luis Robert Velazquez sentenced to over 11 years for distributing drugs for the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, after a guilty plea and a multi-agency investigation.

Dallas plant‑based meal‑prep company Nature’s Plate is relocating to Denton and aims to open at the end of January, adding grab‑and‑go and delivery options.

A free "Pathways to Homeownership" workshop in Fort Worth offers resources and financial advice for prospective homeowners on January 24 at the Eastside YMCA.

The Fort Worth City Council will meet on Jan. 13, discussing bond strategy, civic recognitions, fiscal matters, and landmark status for a historic site. Details and live broadcast options are available on the city's website.

Simply South, a vegetarian Indian chain, is opening in McKinney in mid‑January with South Indian staples like idly, dosas, paneer tikka and butter naan. The company lists a soft opening and a waitlist on its website.

Two people were shot and injured Thursday near Hubbard Heights Elementary in Fort Worth during an apparent robbery; investigators say a person of interest is in custody.