The Arlington TX Library’s Southwest Branch has completed its carpet renovations and will reopen to the public on August 12, 2024, resuming regular hours.

Firefighting teams extinguished a two-alarm commercial fire at SH 199 and Newsome Mound Rd., with no reported injuries and the cause under investigation.

Lewisville invites residents to contribute ideas for a new sculpture at the Tittle McFadden Public Safety Center. Artist Blessing Hancock leads the effort, blending public input into the design. Submissions are accepted online until August 12.

The Dallas Park and Recreation department announces August events and programs to keep residents active, including park clean-ups, concerts, and movie screenings, promoted through their newsletter and social media.

Brandi Vineyard of WEST COMM Dispatch Center attends a national public safety communications conference to discuss and explore advancements in emergency response protocols and technologies.

The Dallas Police seek public help to identify a robbery suspect from an August 2 incident at a gas station on Lake June Road, as per a report by DPD Beat.

The Mesquite Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association honors an Officer and Civilian of the Month from the local police department, recognizing their contributions to the community.

The Fort Worth Spinks Airport is set for expansion with a new master plan awaiting City Council adoption, outlining development aligned with funding criteria and aviation trends.

The Bond Study Committee will have its first meeting to discuss public infrastructure and community development, with recommendations aimed at a potential 2025 bond election.

Atmos Energy is conducting routine gas maintenance in Frisco, causing noise and odor on select days from August 6 to August 13, without disrupting service.

Eliana Miranda's exhibition, "Qué Calor," addresses environmental intersectionality and migration issues at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center, with an opening reception on August 10.

The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office declared August as Back to School Safety Month, focusing on traffic safety and preparing the community for the return of students to school.

After gunfire in Shadybrook, a chase ended with a crash and two arrests in Duncanville; Cedar Hill Police found an AK-47 style pistol, ammo, and drugs in the vehicle.