The Fort Worth Water Gardens is set for renovation as the City Council approves funding for an evaluation by Freese & Nichols to assess its infrastructure.

Fort Worth introduces the new Downtown Express Library in City Hall, offering over 800 titles, digital access to the full catalog, free WiFi, and a self-service checkout. Open house on March 29 will showcase these features.

Dallas Police Officer Frank Johnson was arrested for public intoxication while off-duty by the Little Elm Police Department. He's now on administrative leave.

The Dallas City Council rescheduled a public hearing on the Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Plan for April 24, which was previously set for March 27.

Dallas unveils a detailed map and list for the $1.25 billion 2024 bond program, aiming for voter transparency ahead of the May 4 election and April 22 early voting.

Ellis County announces early voting from April 22 to 30, with a pause on April 28, before the general and special elections on May 4. The county website provides election details, including sample ballots and polling locations.

Garland, Texas, is ranked as the second-best city in Texas and sixth nationwide for retirement savings, with strong indicators such as housing affordability and low poverty rates.

Garland seeks volunteers for its third annual Duck Creek Cleanup on May 4th to clear litter from local parks and waterways, with a communal lunch after.

The Carrollton Health & Safety Fair at Standridge Stadium offers free CPR training, fitness challenges, health screenings, and food on March 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The article discusses International Read to Me Day and highlights the importance of reading to children, as well as the Grapevine Police's after-school reading program that supports literacy.

Denton Municipal Electric (DME) has announced a rate increase due to rising energy costs and higher transmission expenses, effective April 1. This is DME's first rate hike in seven years.

The intersection of Cotton Gin Road and Dallas Parkway in Frisco was closed overnight for NTTA's Tollway widening project, with detours set up for commuters.

Frisco city offices close for Good Friday, with public service departments on modified hours. Essential services like trash collection continue, while some city attractions and facilities have varied holiday schedules.