At a Harvard Club forum, leaders said sidewalks can’t be the city’s "waiting room" and urged a Haven for Hope‑style campus and more funding to keep people housed. Shelter capacity and integrated care remain central hurdles.

Arlington offers festive events like The Light Park, Texas Christkindl Market, holiday-themed bars, pet photos with Santa, the Holiday Lights Parade, a Christmas play, a glass art sale, and the Interlochen Lights.

Theatre Arlington stages a comedic mystery, "The Game’s Afoot," for the holiday season, involving a Broadway star-detective and a murder during a December 1936 festive gathering.

Shaq's Bass All-Stars returns to Panther Island Pavilion March 21 with DJ Diesel headlining and a stacked bass lineup. Tickets go on sale Nov. 21.

Arlington, Texas, is paying tribute to its first Black mayor, Elzie Odom, following his death at 96, by flying flags at half-staff and dimming city monuments.

Five individuals were arrested in Texas for operating a million-dollar cargo theft ring, with a recovery of stolen goods including rims, vehicles, and cash.

Dallas Police found Larry Garcia, 49, fatally shot on Alcorn Avenue; no suspects are identified, and public assistance is sought in the investigation.

Dallas will have sunshine today before a rainy week starts, with clear skies tonight. Showers are likely to begin Wednesday night, with rain expected through to the next week.

A Hawaiian cat with a Texas‑shaped chest patch was adopted in DFW after a New Country 96.3 on‑air plea. A Dallas listener stepped forward during a studio visit.

A federal jury convicted two Dallas men this month of running an East Dallas "trap house" that sold heroin, crack and fentanyl‑laced heroin. Authorities say the operation was tied to a Lewisville overdose; both defendants now face up to life in prison.

Tarrant County fire departments collaborate in the Little Coats, Big Hearts initiative to collect coats, hats, and gloves for children in need, ensuring they stay warm during winter.

Denton County ESD introduced Quint 512 with a Push-In Ceremony, inviting the community to celebrate the new multifunctional fire apparatus and engage in a food drive for the local food bank.

Awilda Perez, missing since November 13, has been found safe according to an Ovilla Police social media update.