Arlington is advocating for a safer Fourth of July by urging residents to attend professional displays instead of using illegal fireworks, introducing fines and an online reporting tool.

Graduating seniors completed an 8-hour Women's Self Defense Class organized by the Coppell Police Department, focusing on empowerment and avoiding threats.

Dallas officials are offering public facilities as cooling centers amid heat waves and hosting a free estate planning legal clinic on August 28, 2024.

Grand Prairie prepares for July 4th with city office closures, varied service hours, and various events including a Quiet Zone for those seeking a reprieve from fireworks.

Fort Worth Animal Care & Control provides survival guidelines for pets & wildlife during hot weather, advising on hydration, shade, and heat stroke prevention.

Fort Worth City Council appointed new chief and deputy chief judges for the Municipal Court, advancing judges Simon González and Andrew Bradshaw to these leadership roles.

Fort Worth city offices close on July 4; emergency services active, trash pickup unchanged, some recreation options open. Public transit on Sunday schedule.

The Mansfield Animal Care & Control is humorously promoting World Cat Domination Day, inviting people to adopt cats as "benevolent rulers" and find their "forever kingdoms."

NAS Fort Worth JRB is hosting FreedomFest on June 29, featuring live music, food trucks, and fireworks, with access restrictions and safety guidelines in place.

The Adventure Academy at Dottie Lynn, in partnership with YMCA Camp Carter, had a successful Excursion Day Camp with activities like rock climbing, laser tag, and bumper cars for kids.

Grand Prairie officials have opened cooling centers to provide relief from high temperatures for residents, especially the vulnerable, with various facilities partaking, including the Public Safety Building and Main & Betty Warmack Library.

Chief Rollins and Assistant Chief Wawro of the Lewisville Police Department appeared on "The Terry Sullivan Show" to discuss law enforcement challenges and strategies.

Lewisville authorities have established cooling centers at the local library and The Salvation Army to help residents beat the heat, with specific operating hours provided for both locations.