The NCAA Championship Football Game at Toyota Stadium in Frisco is expected to cause heavy traffic and road closures, with officials advising alternative routes and the use of the Waze app for navigation.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's home was subjected to a "swatting" hoax on New Year's Day, prompting an emergency response. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

Fort Worth is conducting a survey, sending it to 8,000 homes, to gauge resident satisfaction with city services. It collaborates with ETC Institute every two years and uses the data for budget planning.

Dallas prepares a series of memorials for the late congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, who passed away at 88. Her service includes a viewing, wake, funeral, and graveside service.

Dallas officials and activists are considering banning horse-drawn carriages due to animal welfare and safety concerns, with council member Adam Bazaldua advocating for the ban.

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.