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.

White Settlement Police support Special Olympics Texas and will host the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run, as reported by Texas Police Chiefs Association.

Rockwall County Sheriff's Office warns of phone scams where impostors demand payment for fake warrants using unconventional means like gift cards or cryptocurrency.

Tom Hicks, the Texas financier who once owned the Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers and part of Liverpool FC, has died at 79. Family called him their guiding force and said services are pending.

The O’Donnell Foundation committed $60 million to seed SMU’s new Energy Science, Innovation and Enterprise program and a named honors fund, with offerings set to begin in fall 2026.

An Austin mini‑golf restaurant is moving into West 7th’s former Bottled Blonde space, with construction slated to begin in January 2026. The venue will pair a 12‑hole course with food and drinks.

Upcoming I-30 traffic disruptions in Rockwall County include nighttime and daytime roadworks, with closures at John King Blvd and lane restrictions for construction activities from December 8-13.

Arlington activated its cold‑weather shelter plan for Sunday and Monday nights. First United Methodist Church will intake guests 7–10 p.m.; call 817‑274‑2571 for assistance.