The Academy of American Poets is awarding $1.1 million in fellowships to 23 poets laureate for community poetry projects, supported by the Mellon Foundation.

Texas passes SB 840 to ease multifamily development in cities, streamlining the process by removing public hearings and council actions, with Grand Prairie adjusting its codes accordingly.

The Mesquite Animal Shelter joins Clear the Shelters for fee-waived adoptions on August 23, including sterilization, vaccinations, and microchips for pets.

Euless Aquatic Park will close after Labor Day weekend, with celebrations from Aug 30 - Sep 1. The Family Life Center's Natatorium stays open year-round.

Keller's Planning & Zoning Commission to hold hearings on August 12 for a Specific Use Permit for a property expansion and a zoning change for The Preserve at Keller Oaks development.

Dallas is preparing for its 29th annual Back to School Fair to support educational readiness, with Mayor Johnson and other city leaders at the event at Fair Park's Centennial Hall.

Arlington is hosting various events, including a Dive In Movie at East Indoor Pool, an Adult End of Summer Party, concerts at Texas Live!, and an art exhibit. Also available are aquatic centers and a soccer match.

Smithsonian Channel's "How Did They Build That" will feature the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington on August 3, 2025. The museum honors military heroes and includes exhibition spaces and a theater.

The Lewisville Police Department invites locals to join its 48th Citizen Police Academy to learn about police work through hands-on activities starting August 28.

Mesquite, Texas, encourages residents to support the homeless through organized channels rather than direct giving to address the rise in homelessness and provide long-term assistance.

Denton City Council will hold a public hearing on August 19, 2025, to discuss rezoning 21.8 acres for heavy industrial use, following a request by QB Bros 73 LLC.

Denton City Council schedules a public hearing to discuss a new boarding house development on West Oak and Fry streets, aiming to address housing needs.

Denton's landfill Scale House reopens with upgrades to enhance safety, efficiency, and service, offering improved traffic flow with five new weigh scales and safer walkways for customers and staff.