Citizen-scientists teamed up with Texas parks departments in a BioBlitz at Sendera Ranch Park, recording 964 observations of 350 species including birds, insects, and reptiles.

TxDOT will close all westbound lanes of I-30 in Arlington and Fort Worth for bridge repairs from August 22-25, with detours via SH 360, SH 183, and I-820.

The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation is relaunching its Impact Learning Series with free workshops for local nonprofits, covering governance, marketing, fundraising, and more.

Arlington calls for public input on the development of N.L. Robinson Park with a meeting scheduled for August 28 and alternative ways to give feedback through the Parks Department.

The White Settlement Library is digitizing over 30,000 pages of the local Bomber News archives, dating from 1957 to 2020, thanks to a grant, with completion expected by mid-2026.

First responders from Denton County participated in an honor guard at a Texas Rangers game, recognized for their service in the Texas Hill Country floods.

Investigation launched after 31-year-old William Hunter Kimbrough dies in Texas custody, sparking community concern about detention center health crises.

Ellis County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 is temporarily closed to facilitate a move to a new facility, aiming to improve services. It will reopen on Thursday.

Fright Fest returns to Six Flags Over Texas featuring new scare zones, haunted mazes, and family-friendly Halloween activities running from September 12th to November 2nd.

Dallas-Fort Worth braces for extreme heat, potential storms, and poor air quality. A heat index up to 102 degrees and nighttime lows in the upper 70s are expected. The TCEQ issued an Ozone Action Day with health risks for sensitive groups.

A man died in a downtown Denton shooting on Saturday. Denton Police are investigating the incident, which appears to have started from a dispute. The street was closed but has reopened; the shooter is detained and cooperating with authorities.

DeSoto Police Department provided over 200 children with school supplies during their "Operation Back 2 School" event.

The City of Lewisville offers free mosquito dunks to residents to combat mosquito breeding and reduce disease risk; they are available at City Hall with proof of residency.