Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a pioneer in Texas politics, has passed away, leaving a deep legacy in Dallas and the broader political community.

Probate Court Judge Weldon Copeland retires after 35 years, and Collin County seeks his successor, requiring applicants to have legal experience and residency qualifications.

Danny Alexander, the Police Planning and Research Division Manager for Plano, is retiring after over 40 years in law enforcement, including over 15 years in Plano.

Lewisville opens candidate filings for Mayor and City Council Place 2, with incumbents potentially defending their seats. Filings are from Jan 17 to Feb 16.

The Dallas County Sheriff's Office engaged with the unsheltered to promote road safety and distribute cookies on Christmas Eve, following a fatal crash.

The 911 call service in Rockwall County experienced an outage, prompting the provision of alternative emergency numbers. The issue, affecting 13 Texas counties, was resolved the same day.

North Texas faced heavy rainfall, leading to the NWS issuing flood advisories and warnings, particularly highlighting risks in Ellis, Hill, and Johnson counties. Residents are urged to avoid floodwaters and evacuate if necessary.

Joe Don Bobbitt takes over as chief appraiser in Tarrant County, aiming to restore trust after a series of issues, including a no-confidence vote against his predecessor, Jeff Law.

Plano Police Lieutenant Rude graduates from the FBI National Academy, joining an elite group of law enforcement professionals trained in leadership and tactics.

Tarrant County Public Health opens a new location in Arlington within the Arlington Fire Department building to provide accessible low-cost immunizations for residents.

Dallas offers free disaster preparedness classes in Spanish, aiming to include the Spanish-speaking community in emergency response efforts. Classes cover first aid and rescue operations, with registration required by January 9th.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, outlined in a WSJ op-ed, making Dallas the largest US city with a GOP mayor.

Flower Mound, Texas, is named the safest town in the state due to its low crime costs, according to reports by MoneyGeek and GoodHire, based on recent crime statistics.