October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising public consciousness and emphasizing the importance of early detection and education in the fight against the most common cancer amongst women.

The Tunnel to Towers 5K in Fort Worth honored 9/11 heroes, with community members and city leaders running together, while the T2T Foundation supports fallen first responder and injured veteran families.

The DeSoto Police Department hosts a safe, family-friendly Trunk or Treat event with a Halloween theme, facilitating interaction between community members and officers.

NFL Hall of Famers signed a letter supporting the National Child Identification Program, aimed at aiding in the recovery of missing children, endorsed during an event at AT&T Stadium.

The White Settlement Library has introduced a braille collection, providing books and tactile games for visually impaired patrons, following the city's White Cane Walk event promoting inclusivity.

Central Park announces its first Haunted Trails event for Halloween, inviting the community to decorate vehicles for trunk or treating, fostering community spirit with a mix of spookiness and tradition.

The Fall Kid Fish event at Veterans Park brought the community together for a day of fishing, learning, and family bonding, with organizers noting the event's success in fostering connections and traditions.

White Settlement residents in Week E are advised of bulk pickup starting October 16, with guidelines for item size and types, plus an online map for tracking.

White Settlement held its inaugural White Cane Walk to support visually impaired individuals, involving a community walk, safety escorts by WSPD and WSFD, and concluding with refreshments.

Enjoy family fun and campout activities including games and s'mores at Dottie's In-Tents Campout at Woodland West Park on October 19. Pre-registration is required.

Denton Enterprise Airport hosted the Hallo-Wing trunk-or-treat event, offering festive activities among aircraft for families and aviation enthusiasts.

The Lewisville PD won the annual Battle of the Badge against the fire department, playing for charity and community services. They celebrated their victory on Facebook.

The Irving Police Department is relaunching its self-defense R.A.D. program in November, offering tactics to prepare participants for potentially dangerous situations.