Ellis County officials enacted a 90-day burn ban due to drought, restricting activities like campfires to prevent wildfires, but with exceptions for cooking and waste burning.

Lewisville launches a Backyard Cottage Design Competition with an AARP grant to promote affordable housing, featuring various categories and awards for participants.

Ovilla seeks vendors and car enthusiasts for their Heritage Day event. Interested parties can apply by email or phone. The event celebrates community and local spirit. Details on the date and participation are available via the city's contacts.

The article discusses a concerning increase in violence against humanitarian workers, with 28 Red Cross and Red Crescent staff killed recently, and calls for an end to such aggressions.

The Garland Senior Expo offers resources for senior health and wellness, including screenings and safety tips, at Granville Arts Center on October 10.

Dallas launches the HIPP's MSRP, offering up to $24,000 in forgivable loans for home repairs to qualified residents. Applications are open until August 30, 2024.

The City of Grand Prairie surveyed residents about a proposed multi-use facility, receiving an 11.6% response rate, with results available on their website.

Assistant DA Hilary Wright discussed a case of sexual exploitation at the Crimes Against Children Conference, highlighting the dangers teens face from predators.

The City of Euless and Trinity GAP Club will hold a "Clear the Shelters" event from August 22-24, offering free pet adoptions to alleviate shelter overcrowding.

The White Settlement ISD Back to School Rally offers water slides, inflatables, and free hot dogs, with local organization activities and performances by school teams.

The Student Center is closed today for a local law enforcement training event, which will include several law enforcement vehicles in the facility's parking lot.

Arlington PD's "Cooking with Cops" event aims to enhance community ties through a food gathering on August 29, featuring free burgers, hotdogs, and drinks.

Mansfield, experiencing a heatwave, opens a Cooling Center to provide residents with relief from the high temperatures. Other city facilities like the library and City Hall are also available.