The Garland Parks & Recreation Department won three awards at the TRAPS North Region Conference for facility and park design and a staff member's excellence.

Garland partners with the Dallas Area Agency on Aging to offer home modifications for seniors and disabled, including ramps and grab bars, to improve safety and independence.

Funeral for 10-year-old Michael Miranda will be held Saturday in Dallas as his adoptive parents remain charged in his September death.

Nasdaq unveiled plans for Nasdaq Texas at a Permian Basin event in Midland and says it will base the new dual‑listing exchange out of Dallas. The move intensifies a three‑way fight for listings that could reshape where Texas companies list.

Garland Public Library's Central branch received two awards from the Texas Downtown Association for their significant renovations that improved downtown vibrancy.

Fort Worth announces events for America Recycles Day on Nov. 15 at two libraries, focusing on sustainability education with live demos and interactive activities.

Fort Worth celebrates Texas Arbor Day by planting trees, continuing its tradition as Tree City USA and responding to calls for more shade along Trinity Trails, as reported by City News.

Grand Prairie's downtown is set for a major revamp from 2025 to 2028, including utility upgrades, wider sidewalks, and new mixed-use spaces, aiming to enhance appeal and community interaction.

Fort Worth citizens participated in the Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz, logging over 4,000 observations of 794 species on iNaturalist to aid conservation.

City community centers offer a Thanksgiving Break Camp for kids 5-13, including educational and recreational activities, at $15-$20 per day. Registration is required.

Arlington's Public Works Department has completed a detailed pavement survey, using technology to assess road conditions for maintenance and improvement, as part of its commitment to enhance mobility.

Segment 3C of the Collin County Outer Loop opened last week, linking the Dallas North Tollway to U.S. 75 and advancing the county’s planned beltway. Public comment for Segment 5 runs Nov. 13–Dec. 15.

Mission Arlington is organizing Thanksgiving meals for over 7,000 families and invites volunteers to assist in packing and distributing food baskets and serving a sit-down dinner.