Mesquite will hold a 9/11 memorial service with honor guards and various performances at Mesquite Freedom Park, featuring a piece of Twin Towers steel.

Duncanville Police Department invites locals to join Class 63 of the Citizen Police Academy to foster community involvement and increase understanding of law enforcement. Contact Officer Michelle Arias for program details.

Lewisville, TX has opened cooling centers to help locals escape extreme heat, with locations at the Lewisville Public Library and The Salvation Army Lewisville offering refuge during specific hours.

The Wylie Police Department warns of scams related to National Night Out, reminding residents that the event is free and to only correspond with the official contact.

A sewer pipeline rupture near Mirabella Boulevard has been contained with no public water supply threat; however, nearby parks are closed and affected residents must boil water.

Fort Worth mourned the loss of Sgt. Billy Randolph, a veteran police officer, at a funeral and vigil attended by the community and officers from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The Arlington Public Library's ESL classes are at full capacity, demonstrating community demand for language education, with sessions scheduled for August 19 at First United Methodist Church.

The White Settlement community cleanup event offers residents a chance to dispose of bulk items over the weekend, with restrictions on certain waste types. Proof of residency is required.

Arlington trials a delivery pilot program providing free grocery delivery using autonomous electric vehicles in partnership with the Tarrant Area Food Bank.

The Duncanville Police have emphasized road safety and adherence to traffic rules during National Traffic Awareness Month in August, promoting vigilance and shared responsibility through social media.

The Red Oak PD hosts an annual community event on October 1 to strengthen ties between residents and police, featuring family activities, emergency vehicle displays, and crime prevention tips.

Arlington is ranked in the top 25 best places to live in the Southwest by Livability.com, praised for its balance of economy, housing affordability, and entertainment.

The Arlington Public Library is holding a donation drive in August, collecting books and other items for their Fall Book Sale to support library services.