The 19th Annual Reel Owl Cinema Film Festival at Garland High School on May 18 will exhibit student films, with a public voting element, plus a reception and awards ceremony. Tickets are $5-7.

Arlington's Passport Scholarship program wins the 2024 Cultural Diversity Award for helping students with passport costs, fostering cross-cultural experiences.

Erick Lopez, 36, was fatally shot in a Dallas parking lot. Police found him injured on March 25, and he later died at a hospital. The suspect remains unidentified as the investigation continues.

A 28-year-old man named Todderrius Watson was shot and fatally wounded in a Dallas parking lot. The incident is under investigation with no suspects yet.

North Texas police warn of an increase in "jugging," where thieves rob individuals leaving banks. A recent incident involved a shooting after a man left a bank area. Authorities advise the public to stay vigilant, especially during tax season.

The Grapevine Police honored Sue Ann Hanley, their first female officer hired in 1979, for her 28 years of service and for paving the way for future women in law enforcement.

Dallas man Christopher Caudill was sentenced to life without parole for continuous sexual abuse of a child, claiming divine justification for his actions.

Midlothian athlete Bradyn Smith won gold and set a new record at the Texas High School Powerlifting Championship in Abilene, as announced by the Midlothian Police.

Officer Scott set a new female record in the Baker to Vegas run, contributing to her team's win in the demanding relay race preferred by law enforcement officers.

The City Plan Commission has approved Ramrock Real Estate's project to redevelop Preston Center, slated to include high-rise buildings and mixed-income housing.

Dallas ISD, in partnership with Intuit, launches Curbside Delights, Texas' first student-run food truck program, aimed at real-world business experience for students.

The South Street Art Festival returns to Arlington from April 5-7, offering an open-air gallery of diverse artworks, live entertainment, and cultural experiences for visitors and locals alike.

The Duncanville Police Department celebrates the diversity and growth of its female staff during Women's History Month and encourages more women to join their force. Their social media post about this garnered community support.