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From faucets and pipe and plant covers to firewood, space heaters, and ice melt, the time is now is the time to prepare.

We’ve had a fairly mild winter so far, but if there’s one thing you can count on in North Texas it’s that the weather will change. From gardeners to firewood, businesses are getting ready for weather changes on the first weekend of the new year.

Jamir Dabney, the 14-year-old killed in a hit-and-run crash nearly two weeks ago, was laid to rest on Friday and McKinney police say they still have no leads on the driver.

The total expense for on-duty Dallas police resources that managed the crowds outside a Preston Hollow home with a holiday lighting display that went viral was $25,375.04 according to a Dallas city council member.

Richardson police say a woman suffering from a “psychotic break” caused an officer’s gun to go off.

Arlington police made it known they’ve had no threats against the entertainment district or the Cotton Bowl game, but in light of recent terror attacks, .they’ll use all safety tools available to them for the game at AT&T Stadium Jan. 10.

Hundreds of animals died when a fire broke out at a Plaza Latina on Friday. The large commercial building is home to several businesses. No people were injured in the fire.

A car caught fire and spread to a home on Linda Drive on Friday morning.

The pilot of a single-engine Cessna made an emergency landing in Royse City Friday morning.

The family of a 14-year-old killed in a hit-and-run in McKinney will lay him to rest on Monday.

Hours after a man drove through the French Quarter on New Year’s Day, killing 14 people, authorities implemented enhanced security measures citywide.

Thirty-six hours after a man drove into New Year’s Day revelers and opened fire, the Big Easy began to buzz back to life.

The Cotton Bowl remains on schedule at AT&T Stadium. Arlington Police say they know of no threats to the game at this time.

Bonton Farms in South Dallas is inviting people to recycle trees as a post-holiday feast for their goat herd.