Grand Prairie police impounded an unregistered charity donation box, with the owner having 10 business days from February 6 to claim it before it may be sold or destroyed.

The Dallas Zoo is set for a $100 million makeover, with funds partly from a city bond vote. Planned upgrades include a Safari Trail, the Great Elephant Room, and security enhancements.

Ellis County offices will close on February 19th for Presidents Day, resuming normal operations on February 20th. The pause honors past U.S. presidents and impacts various services, with the public reflecting on presidential legacies.

Ellis County in Ennis, Texas, is considering a replat proposal for Longhorn Estates, aiming to create new residential lots, with local opinions divided. Public input will be sought at a meeting on March 5.

TXDOT alerts of nightly closures on Eastbound I-30 in Arlington for construction until Feb 10th. Updates on the I-30/SH 360 revamp and traffic patterns can be found on Arlington's website and navigated via the Waze app.

Arlington Police have launched 'Connect Arlington,' a program for residents to connect cameras with the police, and opened a new Cop Shop for community engagement.

The Bedford Police Department celebrated the retirement of four members with over a century of collective service in a Facebook post, receiving community support.

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court in Texas is set to review a replat application for the Estates of Hidden Creek, possibly converting an unimproved right-of-way into a residential lot.

Ellis County, Texas has announced an early voting period from February 20 to March 1, 2024, for the joint Republican and Democratic primary elections, ahead of Election Day on March 5, 2024.

Officer Matthew Brazeal of Fort Worth returns to duty after recovering from severe injuries sustained in 2020 when he was run over while trying to stop a stolen vehicle. The assailant is serving a life sentence.

The Plano Police Department is encouraging residents to complete their Annual Citizen Survey by February 9th to assess their performance and improve service.

Daniel Sherwin has been promoted to Captain at the Mansfield Police Department, effective February 5th, as announced on the department's Facebook page.

Frisco's Animal Services has launched a Lost and Found Pet Finder App to assist residents in finding lost pets. The app facilitates reporting missing animals and aids in reuniting them with their owners.