The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department advises on correct mulching to benefit trees, warning against too much mulch and improper practices like "volcano mulching."

The City of Keller, Texas, plans to issue financial certificates to fund street improvements and has notified the public of this intent as of May 16th.

Arlington celebrates the groundbreaking of its first dog park, Downtown Arlington Doggie Depot, set to open in September on the corner of North Mesquite Street and East Main Street.

Alina Ciocan is set to join Dallas as a public service department head, succeeding Dr. Robert Perez, who's becoming Topeka's City Manager. Dallas' interim city manager praised Ciocan's decades of experience.

Five Cedar Hill police officers were promoted at a recent ceremony. The department celebrated their advancement on Facebook, highlighting their service and looking forward to their new roles.

The Plano Police Department honored recruit Andrew Sockwell, who died at 29 during a training exercise, remembering him as an inspiration and role model.

A 53-year-old man named David Charles Brock was found shot in his car in Dallas, and later died in hospital; police are actively investigating his death.

McDonald's is considering launching a new $5 value meal to attract budget-conscious consumers affected by inflation, including items like a McChicken, McDouble, or nuggets with fries and a drink.

Garland encourages community input through a survey for Downtown development, seeking resident and business opinions on future retail and dining options before the deadline.

Arlington conducts ground spraying to combat West Nile Virus after a positive mosquito sample, supplementing ongoing measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

The Dallas area is forecasted to experience unsettled weather, including high temperatures, potential thunderstorms, and severe weather conditions, according to the National Weather Service.

The Fort Worth Fire Department has postponed National Arson Awareness Week activities due to mourning for Captain Raven, with plans to highlight arson's impact later via social media.

The 2nd annual Brotherhood For The Fallen Memorial car show returns, offering a family-friendly event with vehicles on display to honor fallen heroes, plus food and activities. Pre-registration for cars is $25, or $30 on the day.