Michele Yates retired from the Mesquite Police Department after 25 years, having served in various roles including recruiting officers. Her contributions were celebrated in a Facebook post by the department.

The Lewisville Grand Theater will host its 60th Acoustic Friday's Songwriter Challenge on August 15, featuring various artists performing original acoustic or a cappella compositions in a free event open to the public.

Keller has scheduled two public hearings for August 12th involving a Specific Use Permit and a zoning change for The Preserve at Keller Oaks. Residents are encouraged to participate.

Sun Valley Aquatic Center in Lewisville ISD shifts to weekend-only hours as the school year approaches, with reduced operation before closing for the season on August 31.

Lewisville invites residents to its annual budget workshop on August 9, with options to attend in person or watch via livestream, allowing public insight and participation in the budgeting process.

Wayne Ferguson Plaza in Old Town Lewisville hosts free weekly exercise classes, including yoga, bodyweight strength, Pilates, and Tai Chi, as part of the city's vision for a vibrant community space.

Lewisville is seeking high school students for its Youth Action Council to advise city officials and lead community projects. The application deadline is August 4.

Dallas provides a range of community services, including a back-to-school fair, cultural events, estate planning advice, emergency alerts, childcare initiatives, free air conditioners, food pantries, and support for seniors.

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.