Garland announces changes to services and facility hours during the festive season, including closures on Dec. 25, 26, Jan. 1, and modified garbage collection days. Firewheel Golf Park will also have a special schedule.

Former Fort Worth City Councilmember Frank Moss has died at 81, with tributes highlighting his service and legacy in District 5. Funeral details are pending.

The Texas Veterans Commission awarded $650,000 to support Fort Worth veteran programs, with $300,000 for home repairs for low-income veterans and $350,000 for rental, mortgage, and utility aid.

Fort Worth’s police overtime bill topped roughly $25M in FY2025. New Chief Eddie García is racing to hire officers to cut costly extra shifts and ease burnout.

Carroll ISD trustees heard a plan to close Durham Intermediate in 2027–28 and shift fifth‑ and sixth‑graders as enrollment falls; the district says the move would save about $2.5M.

Mesquite ISD will cut $24M from its 2026–27 budget, including instructional and support roles, citing falling enrollment and rising costs. Officials say fewer students and high payroll forced the move.

Arlington PD opened a new "cop shop" satellite office in the southeast quadrant as part of community engagement and security efforts. This is the fourth such outpost in the South District but is not for public services.

The Dallas Police Department has partnered with federal agencies, resulting in a 12% reduction in violent crime in the city by targeting illegal drugs and firearms.

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court is examining a replat application for Lot 1, Block A, Haveron Addition to create two parcels. Meeting is January 20th, 2026. Public participation is encouraged.

State records show DPS logged 110 people who tried to change the sex on their IDs; officials have not explained what they plan to do with the data.

Ellis County plans to replat lots in Halverson Estates, potentially affecting addresses and views, with a Commissioners' Court meeting scheduled for public input on the changes.

Parker County ESD1 completed a two-week academy to train new firefighters, engineers, and lieutenants, focusing on operational skills and leadership, as announced on their Facebook page.

The Mesquite Police Department thanked the MCPAAA for their volunteer work and donation to the Santa Cop Program during their annual awards banquet. Officer Rodriguez was named Officer of the Year.