Mesquite plans a Public Safety Appreciation Week with events to connect first responders with the community, including coffee, burgers, and a closing ceremony.

The Mesquite community's 8th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration offers artistic workshops, performances, and food on October 26 at the Mesquite Arts Center.

Dallas is hosting a community meeting to discuss May 28 storm impacts and future preparedness, involving city officials and Oncor, at W.T. White High School on September 28.

The Arlington Police Department is preparing for National Night Out and promoting animal adoption, featuring a heartworm-positive Labrador mix named Beanie who needs a home.

Mansfield Parks Department hosts a charity 5k event on Sept. 28 to support local animal shelters, offering an opportunity to walk shelter dogs. The event aims to raise awareness and encourage adoption.

Russell Feed & Supply, in collaboration with PAWS, waived adoption fees during a pet adoption event to help animals find homes and promote awareness about animal adoption and welfare.

A helicopter dropped rubber ducks for Hilltop Elementary PTA's "Eagle Roundup" fundraiser, with Town of Argyle officials ensuring residents it was a scheduled, safe event.

WSISD is conducting acoustical testing outside schools for a DoD grant to assess sound insulation, with speakers emitting noise during evenings and weekends.

Plano community organizers plan a meeting on October 5, 2024, to address mental health and substance use, with a focus on the fentanyl crisis. The free event at Chase Oaks Church will feature discussions and activities.

The Denton Police Department celebrated National Forensic Science Week, praising the crucial but often unseen work of their forensics team in law enforcement and criminal justice.

Chris Womack and Briana Marano, crime analysts at Denton Police Department, are recognized for their essential role in public safety on National Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day.

White Settlement Fire Department joined NERO for live fire training aimed at aircraft emergencies at NAS JRB Fort Worth, improving response strategies through interagency teamwork.

Wildlife enthusiasts can attend "Coyote Coexistence," presented by Karin and Roberto Saucedo, at Lewisville City Hall on Oct. 10. Registration is required for the free, 50-seat event about living alongside urban coyotes.