A Move.org analysis finds Texans average about $605 monthly on utilities while New Mexico averages roughly $401. Electricity is the largest single component.

A Dallas foundation says a six-figure grant to Hunger Busters didn't match the paperwork; reporters found fundraising continued even as campus deliveries waned. Donors want answers.

Arlington PD's "Coffee with a Cop" initiative promotes dialogue between residents and officers in an informal setting to build trust and community relations.

The Dallas Police Department, including Chief Comeaux and his team, participated in the MLK Parade to honor Dr. King's legacy and promote community unity.

White Settlement Community Services announced the Vendor Village Bazaar on March 14th at Splash Dayz parking lot, featuring local vendors, food trucks, and a Farmers Market from 9 am to 2 pm.

Arlington Public Library offers free tax prep help with AARP and VITA for eligible residents, starting February 3. Appointments required, no phone bookings.

The Texas Spring Palace in Fort Worth, built to attract settlers, burned down in 1890 during a ball, with one man, Al Hayne, dying after saving others.

Dallas Animal Services introduces a new Enrichment Coordinator, Payton, and thanks volunteers in their newsletter, highlighting recent successes and opportunities, such as the 'Calming the Canines' event and the new DAS Groom Station.

Dallas postponed regional library meetings for a later date to integrate public feedback with the Friends of the Dallas Public Library's help in a survey.

A proposed water rate increase in a city may lead to higher charges for residents using 8,000 gallons monthly; public feedback was sought at a recent reading.

Advocates warned that federal immigration enforcement is leaving hundreds of Texas children in prolonged custody, citing reports of months‑long detentions and growing mental‑health risks.

The State Fair of Texas has paused its traditional rodeo and horse shows for the 2026 season, citing economic reasons and the need to keep the fair affordable for visitors.

North Texans participated in various community service events on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with activities such as a meal-packing drive organized by a fifth grader and a donation drive by a local sorority.