Sofia Vasquez

Last Saturday marked a momentous occasion for Denton residents as they completed their journey through the city's Citizens Fire Academy. The City of Denton Fire Department reported that the day was filled with hands-on learning and celebration.

Residents of Red Oak, Texas, were met with a tragic discovery last Thursday afternoon when local sanitation workers reported finding a deceased baby on their garbage route. Last Thursday, the Ellis County Sheriff's Office disclosed the heartbreaking incident in a social media post, stating that the call to their dispatch center occurred at approximately 1:45.

Last Thursday, chaos briefly unfolded at Wylie High School when school resource officers and administrators had to respond to a student altercation around 1:30 p.m. According to a social media post from the Wylie Police Department, efforts to de-escalate the situation were complicated by a student who became non-compliant, leading to additional officers coming to the scene.

As turkey-centric festivities loom, city workers in Dallas will enjoy a brief respite next week to celebrate Thanksgiving. The City of Dallas announced that its Park & Recreation administrative offices, maintenance facilities, and recreation centers will pause their daily grind in observance of the holiday.

As the Thanksgiving holiday draws near, the City of Denton has announced its operating hours and closures for various services and facilities, ensuring residents can plan for the festive weekend. According to a City of Denton release on Monday, municipal operations will take a brief hiatus to observe the national holiday. From the airport to libraries and animal services, the two-day closure will give city employees a chance to participate in their Thanksgiving traditions.

Amid the urban sprawl of Dallas, the cherished Turtle Creek faces daunting environmental challenges. The post by Rudy Karimi - District 14 Park and Recreation, which surfaced on Facebook, underscores pressing issues impacting the creek, including erosion, stormwater runoff, and flooding. These problems, though menacing, have already begun to be addressed through local initiatives and funding.

The City of Dallas is gearing up for a mostly sunny day today. Temperatures are expected to soar near 80 degrees, forecasting a balmy prelude to Thanksgiving. The National Weather Service reported a south wind shifting west-northwest in the afternoon, with possible gusts up to 25 mph. However, those looking forward to the holiday should brace for a noticeable temperature drop tonight. Clouds will roll in, dropping the low to around 44, and the north wind could show off its might with equal gusts.

As we head into the holiday spirit, it's time to lace up those running shoes for the North Texas Turkey Trot, which means Frisco residents get ready for some street closures. Tomorrow, Thanksgiving morning, from 6 to 10 a.m., a chunk of Frisco's streets will be off-limits to vehicles because of the festive foot race. An advisory from the

Tragedy struck the Harris County Constable Office Precinct #5, when Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson and her daughter, Kacey, died in a car crash caused by a suspected drunk driver on the Katy Freeway. The Plano Police Department has announced, through a social media post, that all sworn officers will band their badges to honor Deputy Hutson's memory and service.

For the residents of White Settlement who've been eagerly sharpening their crafting skills, there's a slight tweak in their festive plans. The December edition of the beloved Craft Club has made a date shift, moving from Friday, December 13 to a more sedate Monday afternoon, December 16 at 1:30 PM. The switch, a necessary evil, makes room for the run-off election taking pride of place in the Library's classroom.