Mansfield invites residents to the "State of the City" events on January 23 to learn about local governance and development plans, with Mayor Evans and City Manager Smolinski speaking.

The Fort Worth Fire Department extinguished a house fire on Rector Avenue, controlling it within 20 minutes and preventing further damage. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Post-holiday season, there's a high demand for blood donations, with Denton County Emergency Services District #1 underscoring the critical need as donor numbers typically drop due to holidays and winter challenges.

The Fort Worth Police Department honored Special Officer Jackson Palmer who was killed in 1908, highlighting the enduring risks of law enforcement over the years.

The National Weather Service predicts clear to partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures in Dallas over the next few days, with some fog expected at night.

A young boy in Cedar Hill, found unable to communicate with police, has been located by his family with the help of a community-led search distributed via the police's social media.

Lewisville is preparing for its 2025 centennial with history exhibits, starting January 3, including transportation, demographics, wartime contributions, and aerial changes, at various city locations.

The Lewisville Grand Theater is hosting the "2025 Four Artists: Nam, Bruno, Lee, and Lee" exhibition from January 4 to March 4, featuring diverse artworks with an opening reception on January 4.

The Visual Art League of Lewisville presents "Strictly Abstract" at the Grand Theater, featuring local abstract art, with an opening reception, awards, and a chance to meet the artists.

The City of Lewisville is offering free workshops detailing grant opportunities for home and neighborhood enhancements, with the first session at Thrive on January 14. Grants include matching funds for repairs and beautification projects.

Lewisville Lake Park encourages residents to recycle their Christmas trees for mulching until January 10th. Trees must be clean of decorations before drop-off. Free mulch available from December 26 to January 31.

Lewisville invites residents to run for City Council, with places 4, 5, and 6 open for election. Incumbents are up for reelection and the filing period ends February 14. Election Day is May 3.

Lava Cantina in North Texas is closing for renovation with plans to continue hosting select private events during its refurbishment. Its future as a restaurant is uncertain amidst rumors of a takeover by Live Nation.