The Dallas Police Department, including Chief Comeaux and his team, participated in the MLK Parade to honor Dr. King's legacy and promote community unity.

Hillwood completed a roughly 807,000‑sq‑ft Dick's Sporting Goods distribution center in south Fort Worth, and DICK'S has started local hiring as the site readies to open.

Ken Paxton led a multistate filing backing an HHS proposal to reverse a 2024 rule that touched on whether gender dysphoria could be treated as a disability under Section 504.

White Settlement Community Services announced the Vendor Village Bazaar on March 14th at Splash Dayz parking lot, featuring local vendors, food trucks, and a Farmers Market from 9 am to 2 pm.

USPS clarified that postmarks may reflect processing date, not drop‑off day. Texas voters should mail registrations and ballots early or request a manual postmark.

First 2026 Dallas police shooting occurred on Presidio Ave, involving suspect Oscar Saldana, who was armed and non-compliant, resulting in non-fatal injuries.

Arlington Public Library offers free tax prep help with AARP and VITA for eligible residents, starting February 3. Appointments required, no phone bookings.

Arlington filled 5,775 potholes in FY 2025, with most fixed within two days of reporting. The fiscal year 2026 shows continued efforts, and funding comes from a local sales tax. Residents can report potholes via phone or app.

The Texas Spring Palace in Fort Worth, built to attract settlers, burned down in 1890 during a ball, with one man, Al Hayne, dying after saving others.

Dallas Animal Services introduces a new Enrichment Coordinator, Payton, and thanks volunteers in their newsletter, highlighting recent successes and opportunities, such as the 'Calming the Canines' event and the new DAS Groom Station.

Dallas postponed regional library meetings for a later date to integrate public feedback with the Friends of the Dallas Public Library's help in a survey.

A proposed water rate increase in a city may lead to higher charges for residents using 8,000 gallons monthly; public feedback was sought at a recent reading.

Advocates warned that federal immigration enforcement is leaving hundreds of Texas children in prolonged custody, citing reports of months‑long detentions and growing mental‑health risks.