Burleson, Texas police officers and firefighters partnered with Target for a "Heroes & Helpers" event, shopping with local children to foster community relations and spread holiday cheer.

Charlie Skaggs is named the new chief of Keller Fire-Rescue, already serving interim since June and bringing over 25 years of fire service experience.

The Burleson Police Department has cleared a crash at E Renfro St. and S Hurst Rd, reopening the road for traffic. Details on the crash's cause and injuries are pending.

Centurion American is converting the former Crowne Plaza into Hotel Dax, a 426-room lifestyle property with 32,000 square feet of meeting space opening early 2026.

State filings show McDonald’s USA plans a 3,845‑sq‑ft restaurant at PGA Parkway and Preston Road in Frisco with construction slated for Feb–June 2026.

Panda Express opened a new restaurant in west Plano last Wednesday at Windhaven Parkway near the Tollway, marking the chain’s third location in the city. The grand‑opening included a ribbon‑cutting and community giveaways.

DFW has issued an RFP for 14 new retail and dining spots across Terminals A, B, E and F, prioritizing North Texas concepts and small businesses with proposals due in early February.

A five‑story luxury apartment building in East Dallas has completed construction, delivering 327 units and a large amenity package on a long‑vacant block.

A Charles Dilbeck motor‑court on Harry Hines is now at the center of a Dallas lawsuit that calls the Cole Manor Motel an "infamous crime hub." A court ordered nearly $1M in penalties and a Dec. 21 security deadline ahead of January hearings.

Council approval clears the way for a $90M Safari Trail at the Dallas Zoo, adding the nation’s only paired cheetah‑and‑rhino habitat plus new penguin and flamingo homes. The project also includes parking and education space.

Beacon Cafe 287 has 45 days to vacate its Business Hwy 287 spot; owner Christie Bingham is asking the community for help finding a new home. The cafe remains open and is taking holiday tamale orders.

Dispatcher Kelcey Jenkins of the North Texas Emergency Communications Center passed away, deeply mourned by the Coppell community and police department.

The Garland Police Department is increasing DWI enforcement from Dec 12 to Jan 1, reminding the public of severe penalties and advocating for responsible driving during holidays.