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.

Council will decide whether to rezone a 10‑acre site at Hillcrest and LBJ for H‑E‑B, setting off a neighborhood fight over traffic and land use.

Fort Worth ISD placed a North Side High staff member on administrative leave after an online post alleged inappropriate communication. The district and police say an investigation is underway.

Miu Miu has opened its first Texas boutique at Highland Park Village in Dallas, a roughly 3,800‑sq‑ft shop stocked with the brand’s ready-to-wear, handbags and accessories.

A Colorado-born brunch chain lands in Plano next week, opening a roughly 3,100-square-foot location at Preston Towne Crossing with pre-opening events and giveaways.

Trademark Property Company will lead the 150‑acre Shawnee Trail in Celina, anchored by a planned Walmart Supercenter and drawing substantial retailer interest.

Five Dallas lawsuits accuse Texas chipmakers and a distributor of allowing U.S. components to be diverted into weapons used against Ukrainian civilians, and they seek damages and injunctive relief.