AT&T Stadium to host the inaugural Lone Star Smokeout, featuring country music and BBQ, from May 2-4, 2025, in collaboration with Windy City Smokeout organizers.

The City of Carrollton is hosting a "May the 4th Be With You" celebration featuring Star Wars-themed activities, a movie screening, and a costume contest.

Carolyn Lee Jones and the Satin Dolls to perform a free jazz concert at Dallas's Fretz Park on May 15, as part of the "Dallas Live in the Park Music Series."

Fort Worth's new P.A.W.S. and Think initiative educates students on responsible pet care, offering classroom presentations with hands-on experience with animals.

Arlington is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with safety, beautification, and logistics plans, including an 'Ambassador Row' to serve international visitors. Key dates up to the event were announced.

Arlington informs of the ongoing Southeast Connector Project, offering updates via email, texts, and a dedicated website to mitigate traffic disruptions.

The Salvation Army of North Texas is holding a Fill the Pantries event to combat food insecurity, with donation drop-offs and an online Walmart registry for needed items.

Fourteen protesters have been indicted for Obstruction of a Passageway after a demonstration at UTD, with the DA emphasizing free speech rights and lawful conduct.

Reverchon Park Baseball Field in Dallas reopens after a $5.5 million renovation, preserving its 1920s grandeur with modern updates. A celebration game is set for April 26, 2025.

Dallas Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 71-year-old Percy Howard in the early hours of April 23.

Southlake Police joined a 2.3-mile relay with others to support Special Olympics athletes, carrying a torch from Town Square to Dragon Stadium as part of a fundraising awareness event.

Texas executed Moises Mendoza for the 2004 kidnapping and murder of Rachelle Tolleson after extensive legal reviews.

The Carrollton Municipal Court received the 2025 Municipal Traffic Safety Initiatives Award from TMCEC, its fourth win for traffic safety education and impaired driving prevention efforts, in collaboration with CFBISD and local community events.