The Plano Police Department is conducting its Annual Citizen Survey to receive community feedback on its performance and identify areas for improvement.

Four people were killed in a car crash as they tended to a flat tire on IH-20 in Mesquite, Texas. The driver who hit them, Basilio Mares Ortiz, faces intoxication manslaughter charges.

Irving's outdoor warning siren test was cancelled due to technical issues, with the Police Department working to resolve the problem for next month's test.

Local firefighters quickly extinguished a garage fire in White Settlement, avoiding further damage and injuries. The incident was accidental and efficiently managed by multiple emergency departments.

The Euless Family Life Center offers a Spring Break Camp for kids 7-12, featuring games, crafts, and swimming, with registration available online and in person.

Tarrant County reinforces its "no refusal" policy against drunk driving during New Year's, with D.A. Sorrells urging responsibility and safety, as arrests still occur despite the initiative.

Keller's Planning & Zoning Commission public hearings on January 14 will discuss zoning changes for developments on Florence Road including lot size reductions and a horse barn proposal.

Dallas and the Mavericks launch the "Huddle Series" docuseries, highlighting first-generation Americans' stories in the community, including efforts to integrate immigrants.

Dallas preps for cultural events including the Zora Neale Hurston Festival, Sustainable Art Residency applications, a concert by singer-songwriter Aden, new public art installations, and the "214 Day" celebration.

The "Elvis Era of a King" tribute concert will feature performances by champions Cote Deonath and Moses Snow, promising an authentic Elvis Presley experience.

The City of Garland is inviting artists and merchants for the Battle Grounds 7th Anniversary event featuring dance battles and vendor booths, with a $50 fee and an application deadline of January 5, 2025.

Seventeen-year-old Keysi Matos Delgado was shot in Dallas and later died in hospital. Frank Molina Pacheco has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the shooting.

One person was killed and three were wounded in a Dallas shooting on January 1, 2025. The suspect, Kevin Violante-Varela, has been charged with murder.