Fort Worth introduces VanillaDirect Pay for cash payments of municipal citations at local retailers, eliminating the need for cards and easing access for the underbanked.

Arlington enforces special event parking rules at AT&T Stadium for the 2025 season to protect neighborhoods from traffic and parking issues during events.

The Ovilla Police Department encourages public participation in a blood drive on Monday, offering a Cowboys-themed T-shirt to donors, aiming to save lives and strengthen community ties.

The Denton Fire Department controlled a fire caused by a lightning strike. The attic fire in the 2200 block of Jefferson Trail was declared under control without reported injuries.

The Burleson Police Department has alerted the public about a scam involving fraudulent calls claiming to be about a missed jury duty and a pending arrest warrant, coercing victims to pay by gift cards.

Fort Worth to replace aging water and sewer mains on North Bailey Avenue and surrounding streets, with community meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025.

The South Dallas Cultural Center is hosting cultural events in September, including participatory workshops, dance classes, and a festival celebrating natural hair and cultural identity.

Arlington's Public Works Department is using a LiDAR-equipped van to map sidewalks, aiding in creating a Sidewalk Master Plan aimed at improving accessibility and repair needs.

The Fall 2025 Citizen Prosecutor Academy started in Collin County, with the DA's office providing a look inside prosecutorial procedures and addressing community engagement.

TxDOT will close westbound lanes of I-30 for bridge repairs from Sept. 5-8, affecting traffic between Fielder Road and Eastchase Parkway. Detours are advised.

Dallas considers converting Lake Highlands North Park tennis courts into pickleball courts, seeking residents' opinions via a survey before September 15.

Arlington updates permit fees for the first time since 2008, with phased adjustments starting July 15, 2025, including platting, zoning, and other services.

Dallas faces a scorching day with a high of 99, but possible showers and cooler weather are expected over the weekend.