Chief Garcia of the Dallas Police Department received the inaugural Toby Keith "American Hero Award" at the 2024 Dream Ball Gala organized by Nancy Lieberman.

Benbrook, Texas residents will celebrate the 41st Annual National Night Out on October 1, 2024, at Dutch Branch Park, promoting community and crime prevention.

The 2024 Great Navy Campout at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth offers various activities for families, sponsored by T-Mobile, including a free dinner, movie, and singalong. Reservations are required due to limited space.

The Arlington Police arrested a student from Lamar High School for a threat, also detaining two others, including an 18-year-old, for making school threats.

Every Dog's Day is hosting a pet adoption event on 8880 Main St. from 10 am to 1 pm, with the chance to adopt dogs and receive advice and swag from the Animal Services team.

White Settlement ISD has opened the West Early Learners Academy, a new school for pre-kindergarten students, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community figures.

The National Night Out event in White Settlement on Oct 1, 2024, aims to enhance community-police relations with activities and is set at Veterans Park from 6-8:15 p.m.

The Lewisville Fire Department is hosting an open house on October 5, offering tours, demonstrations, and a look at firefighting equipment to foster community connections and fire safety awareness.

White Settlement's annual Halloween yard decorating contest, sponsored by the city's Pride Commission, invites residents to compete for a $100 prize by creating street-visible, safe decorations.

The Mesquite Police Department reports an increase in online threats of school violence in North Texas and has made arrests, urging parents to educate their children about the consequences.

The Irving Police Department advises the public to regularly monitor financial accounts for fraudulent activity and suggests preventative measures like updating passwords and enabling alerts.

Tarrant County Elections invites the public to test its voting equipment on September 16, in preparation for the November elections, to ensure accuracy and enhance trust in the electoral process.

Dallas Park and Recreation and the Dallas Public Library are hosting free puzzle events at City Park, with a Victorian-era theme running until December.