The Texas Sales Tax Holiday from May 25-27 promotes green purchases by offering tax exemptions on certain ENERGY STAR® and WaterSense®-labeled products.

Brisket Boss LLC in Arlington is known for its BBQ with a twist for dietary needs, led by pitmaster Royce Simmons, who's continued a 70-year family tradition.

Arlington prepares for Memorial Day with certain facility closures and others, like pools and recreation centers, open for residents. Services such as trash collection will continue, while City Hall and libraries will be closed.

Samantha Taylor is appointed as the Director of the Denton County Office of Emergency Management, bringing extensive disaster response experience to the role.

Police Chief Jeff Williams of Bedford is resigning to become assistant chief in Roanoke, Texas. His tenure saw staff increases and community policing improvements. Deputy Chief Bobby LaPenna will be interim chief.

A Texas law enforcement officer was involved in a shooting during a vehicle theft at Mid-Texas Auto Park, suffering minor injuries and placed on leave pending an investigation.

Lewisville is hosting Fiesta Charra on May 26, with traditional Mexican cultural activities, contests, music, and admission is free, but parking costs $10.

Climate justice advocate Mary Annaise Heglar will speak at the Grand Theater in Lewisville as part of the City Speaker Series, discussing climate justice and personal history's impact on activism.

Corporal David Streif of the White Settlement Police Department celebrates 25 years of service, honored by Chief Cook for his dedication to law enforcement.

Fort Worth has approved funds for safety assessments and enhancements in entertainment districts and will install retractable bollards for crowd control.

The Continuing the Climb Re-entry Job and Resource Fair in Fort Worth helps formerly incarcerated adults with employment, resources, and legal assistance.

Plano held a memorial service for fallen police officers, with officials including the mayor in attendance, to honor their sacrifices and reflect on their contributions to the community.

The Frisco Library has launched a new app to provide residents with easy access to its resources, including books, audiobooks, music, and movies. The app, which is free and customizable, allows for single-account management of family library cards.