Allen, TX residents can attend public hearings on the city's proposed 2024-2025 budget and tax rate during a council meeting on Sept. 10. The recommended tax rate is $0.4189, a minor decrease from the previous rate.

The Garland Fire Department received the AHA's Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award for the 11th year, highlighting their excellence in treating heart attack emergencies.

Fort Worth has launched an accessible webpage with AAC boards to help nonverbal individuals in parks, a move inspired by the nonprofit Elliot's Voice.

The Fort Worth City Council voted to rezone a site on Parker Henderson Road from industrial to residential use, aiming to protect nearby homes from industrial disruptions.

Arlington's Rotary Club installed a Peace Pole at Meadowbrook Park as a symbol of global peace, bearing the message "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in multiple languages.

An 18-year-old named William Caleb Young was shot and killed in a Dallas apartment complex. Suspect Faiza Aballa Sheref, 20, was charged with manslaughter.

Dallas Police Officer Jalen Thomas was placed on administrative leave due to a misdemeanor Deadly Conduct arrest warrant from July 25, 2024. He joined the force in March 2022 and is currently under investigation by Internal Affairs.

Dallas faces extreme heat with temperatures reaching up to 102 degrees and heat index values peaking at 109 degrees. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 9 PM CDT.

Fort Worth residents may face a water bill increase of $1.71 on average, starting January 2025, if a proposed rate hike is approved by the city council.

The Dallas Express reveals a severe staff shortage at Texas DPS, leading to months-long waits for driver's license appointments, an issue acknowledged by state officials and affecting services.

Tarrant County introduces Ballot Verifier, software for election transparency, enabling public review of past election records online, following a Texas legislative mandate.

The DOE has paused its civil rights probe into Carroll ISD, which is refusing negotiations over discrimination complaints. Community groups urge cooperation for student safety.

CSP and YMCA hosted a Back to School event which served over 300 people, supporting families and promoting community unity for the upcoming school year.