The Visual Art League of Lewisville presents two art exhibitions, Ariel Bowman's "Lap of Luxury" and "Patterns and Textures," at Lewisville Grand Theater, with receptions on August 17.

Euless Family Life Aquatic Park to close after Labor Day, with extended hours for the final weekend. Indoor Natatorium remains open year-round for swimming activities.

Texas officers served at Texas Roadhouse to raise funds for Special Olympics Texas, embodying community engagement and support for athletes with intellectual disabilities, raising nearly $7,000.

Miguel and Kelly Cervantes will host "An Afternoon with Kelly and Miguel Cervantes" on August 25 in Garland, blending storytelling and songs from "Hamilton."

The Fall 2024 edition of Naturally Fun magazine celebrates 100 years of Arlington Parks and Recreation with fall events, throwback photos, and history highlights.

Technical issues disrupted a HIPP Home Repair Workshop, locking out participants. The organizers apologized and encouraged residents to attend future sessions.

City Manager Trey Yelverton is scheduled to present a preview of Arlington's FY 2025 budget on August 10 at the Neighborhood Leadership Network gathering, where community engagement is encouraged. RSVP is required by email by August 7.

The Mesquite Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees on September 7 as part of the Clear the Shelters campaign, following reduced fees in August. Adopted pets will be sterilized, vaccinated, and microchipped.

Dallas is facing a heat wave with temperatures reaching up to 107 degrees, as per the Heat Advisory by the National Weather Service. There's also an Ozone Action Day due to predicted high ozone levels.

White Settlement is hosting a free tire disposal event for local residents on August 31st from 9-11 a.m. at 8211 White Settlement Rd., where they can recycle up to four tires with proof of residency via a water bill.

Shannon Hicks has been appointed Assistant City Manager of Carrollton, joining the city's executive team and filling the vacancy left by Marc Guy's retirement.

Carrollton is accepting applications for its 2024 Boards & Commissions. The city is hosting a meet-and-greet event for interested residents on August 28, with applications due by September 6.

Fort Worth is planning a new downtown library aimed at fostering community engagement and innovation, pending City Council approval to acquire a property on 512 W. Fourth St. The funding comes from the 2023 sale of a city-owned property.