Richard Dawson

After more than four decades in law enforcement, Officer Phil Rich has decided to hang up his badge. The Plano Police Department announced his retirement on social media, highlighting his 28 years of dedicated service to the City of Plano. Rich, who also served the Dallas Love Field, Garland, and Dallas Police Departments, culminated his illustrious career as a member of Plano's High-Visibility Unit, focusing on problem areas to ensure the safety of the community's roadways.

The City of Lewisville is all set to celebrate a historical moment, its centennial anniversary, with a new addition to its Church Street Heritage Walk. On Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m., locals are invited to join the festivities as officials unveil a commemorative stone marker during a brief ceremony at Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W. Church Street.

Dallas residents are bracing for a sweep of frigid weather with a brisk bout of wind advisories and cold weather cautions kicking in throughout the region. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a string of warnings following the arrival of a potent cold front predicted to send temperatures plummeting and winds soaring. Impacts are expected to be felt across north-central, northeast, and south-central Texas, with the NWS advising heightened precautions to mitigate risks associated with the forceful gusts and biting chills.

The City of Dallas is stepping up its game in the quest for a new City Manager, revealing three top contenders for the role and providing residents an opportunity to weigh in. In a move to bolster governmental transparency and resident involvement, the City has disclosed the finalists: William Johnson, Mario Lara, and Kimberly Tolbert, each equipped with a diverse portfolio and dedication to public service, according to an announcement made last Friday by the Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins, which was detailed in the City of Dallas.

Fort Worth residents in the far northwest can look forward to a new addition to their community as the Fort Worth Public Library gears up to expand with a new location. The library, funded by the 2022 Bond Program with a cool $12.26 million, is set to sprout up off Avondale/Haslet Rd., nestled between Willow Springs Rd. and Boaz Rd., according to a recent announcement by the City of Fort Worth. Serving District 10, the completion of this project is on the horizon for 2026, broadening the scope of resources available to local bibliophiles and knowledge seekers.

The Denton County Sheriff's Office is reaching out to the public for assistance locating several wanted individuals and offering a cash reward for information leading to their arrest. In a social media post, the sheriff's office lists the names and alleged offenses of the people they seek, along with the potential of a $2000 reward. Among those listed are individuals wanted for a variety of serious charges, including aggravated assault, burglary, and child exploitation offenses.

A grass fire broke out in the 5800 block of Crest Road in Godley, triggered by a bonfire that reportedly spiraled out of control. The City of Godley Fire Department took to social media to inform residents of the incident, and a response was underway. "Crews are on scene in the 5800 BLK of Crest RD for a grass fire," the City of Godley Fire Department's Facebook post stated, detailing the event that unfolded last Saturday.

In response to plummeting temperatures and the increased need for safe, warm refuge, the Lewisville Police Department has disseminated information regarding two public warming centers available to those in need. The city's efforts to provide shelter during this critical time underscore a community's commitment to protect its most vulnerable members from the harsh winter weather.

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a winter storm watch that remains in effect from late Wednesday night through Friday afternoon, signaling a potential for significant snowfall and ice accumulation across North Central and Northeast Texas. Dallas residents and those in the surrounding areas are advised to prepare for adverse weather conditions that could disrupt normal patterns of life.

On the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Ann Salton Eisen is set to illuminate a chapter from one of history's darkest periods. As the daughter of a Jewish survivor of Nazi concentration camps, Salton Eisen brings a personal perspective to the profound impacts of the Holocaust.