Rafael Rodriguez Jr. was charged with arson and related offenses after allegedly breaking into Boulevard Baptist Church in Burleson, Texas, and starting a fire.

White Settlement Police Department shared at the International Chiefs of Police Conference their community strategies and public information trends, representing small agencies and showcasing their engagement initiatives.

STAR Transit in Rockwall County offers free rides to polling places for voting, covering early voting and Election Day, bookable via phone or the STARNow app.

Dallas City Council has approved a $409 million redevelopment project for the Bank of America tower, aiming to reduce office space and add a hotel, retail, and restaurant spaces, bolstering downtown Dallas' economy and community life.

Mesquite Police Department's Lt. CJ Phillip was included in the IACP's "40 Under 40" list, an honor recognizing outstanding law enforcement leaders under 40.

FWACC has increased its live release rate to 85.47% in FY 2025, with successful initiatives and community engagement contributing to more animals finding homes or being reunited with owners.

Fort Worth joins the Dallas-Forth Worth area in MetroX, a mock emergency response exercise in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, involving numerous agencies to improve readiness for potential threats and emergencies.

Elise Gill, an advocate with a personal history of confronting human trafficking, will speak at the Tarrant County 5 Stones Taskforce meeting to share her insights on survivor support and systemic change.

The article provides a detailed weather forecast for Dallas, mentioning mostly sunny skies, chance of showers, and thunderstorms with mild temperatures throughout the week.

Mansfield, Texas, held its first "Crawl the Block" Halloween event, with costumed adults participating in festive activities, benefiting local businesses.

Denton is in its fourth week of Halloween events, including sports, performances, and races. Attendance details are on dentonhalloween.com with advisories for possible changes.

Two children were seriously injured in a shooting in Fort Worth, with one shot in the head. The Gun Violence Unit is investigating; no arrests have been made.

Fort Worth announces a railroad crossing repair at Windsor Place & 8th Avenue, causing closures Oct. 20-24 from 9am-4pm.