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4-Legged Helpers, a nonprofit that helps local animal shelters care for at-risk pets, received a $1,000 donation on Monday, Dec.

22 from CBS News Texas' 11 Days of Giving campaign; the funds will help cover vet costs and other needs across North Texas.

Every Angel Tree tag in North Texas was adopted as volunteers sorted donations this week at a Dallas Salvation Army warehouse to provide holiday gifts for children, seniors and those with special needs; the program saw a 20 percent surge that eased holiday worries.

Denton will host a free Kwanzaa Celebration at MLK Jr. Recreation Center on Dec.

27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event features the lighting of seven candles + presentations on unity, self-determination, and collective responsibility.

After a Denton man experienced a mental health crisis when his family dog acted unusually, local officials highlight mental health resources to help residents during busy seasons+ Residents in distress are encouraged to seek support from nearby programs.

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