Council Member Maxie Johnson of District 4, Dallas, sent out a Christmas message promoting community, hope, and togetherness, as reported by the City of Dallas' bulletin.

White Settlement Police Department partners in a task force to combat dangerous driving during holidays, part of a county-wide initiative to increase road safety.

The Collin County Sheriff's Office posted a whimsical update on Facebook suggesting deputies might have seen Santa Claus, adding to the Christmas magic for local children.

Fort Worth Police Chief Eddie Garcia reflects on first 100 days, emphasizing strategic growth, technology like AI, community unity, and plans for expanding the police force.

Deputy Elf joined the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office for 24 days of community engagement before returning to the North Pole, leaving a positive impact.

The Coppell Police Department's Records Office in Texas will close on December 25th and 26th for the Christmas holiday, yet patrol officers will remain on duty.

Two would‑be challengers were kept off the GOP primary ballot after courts upheld the party's signature rules, leaving two Texas Supreme Court seats uncontested. Judges said last‑minute filings and petition gaps doomed the legal bids.

A draft ICE solicitation envisions converting warehouses into massive detention hubs that could hold more than 80,000 people, with proposed sites including a facility near Dallas. The plan has already drawn tribal outrage and local concern over staffing, zoning and humane care.

Arlington Water Utilities announces a public meeting on January 8 regarding the replacement of a water main on South Bowen Road, to improve service and reduce maintenance costs.

Texas County Clerk Jennifer Fogg was honored by the State for her role in passing several Senate Bills aimed at improving local government operations.

Mansfield city offices will close on Dec. 25-26 for Christmas; trash collection rescheduled, with Thursday pickups moved to Friday and Friday to Saturday. Essential services will continue despite the holidays.

Frisco, Texas, announced that mayoral and city council candidate packets are now available online, with filing open from January 14 to February 13 for the upcoming election.

Andrew Hubacek was sworn into Mesquite City Council's District 4 office, succeeding Tandy Boroughs, and joining Mayor Alemán Jr. and other councilmembers.