Dallas has enacted an ordinance to ticket cars with expired tags or no plates, with fines up to $500, starting August 19, after a brief warning period.

A street racing crash in Grand Prairie resulted in the tragic death of four family members, with a teenage son hospitalized but improving. Two drivers now face charges including manslaughter.

Walmart is centralizing its drone delivery program in Dallas, Texas, and closing 18 hubs in other states to focus on this initiative. DroneUp will service local Walmart locations and leverage FAA-approved UTM technology for safe drone operations.

The Haltom City Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal collision that occurred on August 16th at N. Beach and Rusty Dell.

Mansfield, experiencing a heatwave, opens a Cooling Center to provide residents with relief from the high temperatures. Other city facilities like the library and City Hall are also available.

Mesquite will hold a 9/11 memorial service with honor guards and various performances at Mesquite Freedom Park, featuring a piece of Twin Towers steel.

North and Central Texas are experiencing a severe heat wave, with temperatures in Dallas expected to hit 103 degrees and a heat index of 108. Residents are advised to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.

A pedestrian named Derrick Allen was killed in a hit-and-run in Southern Dallas by driver Rodolfo Jamaica, who also crashed into a car and a house before arrest.

The American Red Cross of North Texas advises residents to stay cool and hydrated during a severe heatwave and promotes its Emergency App for weather alerts and safety tips.

Fort Worth's City Council has proposed a property tax rate of 67.73 cents per $100 valuation, lower than the No New Revenue rate, to maintain city services and ensure compliance with taxation laws.

Kacey Bess is the new permanent director of Fort Worth's Neighborhood Services Dept, recognized for her effective leadership during her interim tenure.

Dallas faces extreme heat with temperatures over 100°F; health risks prompt an Excessive Heat Warning. An Air Quality Alert is also issued, advising precautions like hydration and reducing pollution.

The City of Mesquite has announced its 2024 property tax rates, with the no-new-revenue rate set at $0.655163 and the voter-approval rate at $0.693966 per $100 of property value.