Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson voted against the city's $5 billion budget due to concerns over tax relief and wasteful spending, despite his efforts to encourage fiscal reform.

Ellis County Commissioners Court meeting for September 23, 2025, has been canceled without detailed explanation.

Mesquite launches "Salute to Safety" to honor first responders with events like a football game, reading sessions with officers, coffee meetups with firefighters, and dining opportunities with police. The campaign ends with the National Night Out.

Denton's Planning Commission to hold a hearing on a rezoning request that could turn 6 acres into a mixed-use area. Public input is sought on aligning the proposal with the Denton 2040 Plan.

Mansfield's Clayton W. Chandler Park playgrounds have reopened after renovations with new, safer surfacing as part of the city's initiative to improve public spaces.

The Lewisville Police offers monthly Child Safety Seat Clinics to assist with proper car seat installation and ensure children's safety. Appointments are required.

The Latino Cultural Center in Dallas is seeking submissions for the 2025 Virgen de Guadalupe Art Exhibition, curated by Jose Vargas. Deadline: October 24, 2025.

Eddie Garcia is sworn in as Fort Worth's new police chief, marking the beginning of his tenure heading the police force of 1,896 officers and 574 staff.

UTA has welcomed its largest freshman class of over 5,100 students, contributing to a total enrollment of 42,710, a 2.6% increase from the previous year.

The Mansfield Commission for the Arts introduces a new Art Truck design debuting at a Mural Painting event, with multiple stops planned throughout the fall.

Old Justin Road in Argyle reopened after a trash truck fire was extinguished by first responders. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

The City of Frisco has announced several roadwork projects affecting traffic, including a right lane closure on WB Panther Creek Pkwy. and construction on Speargrass Dr., Rock Creek Ln., and Stallion Ranch Rd.

DeSoto police arrested Luis Vidaurri after a high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle; he was charged with evading in a vehicle and operating a stolen vehicle. No injuries were reported.