The Lewisville Police offers monthly Child Safety Seat Clinics to assist with proper car seat installation and ensure children's safety. Appointments are required.

The first Cooper Dawson Softball Tournament in Greenville saw 16 teams compete, with Garland Police winning and raising scholarship funds in Cooper Dawson's memory.

Tarrant County dedicates a week to honor mental health crisis responders, reflecting their importance in public safety and partnership with law enforcement.

The Garland Youth Citizen Police Academy began a new session, where high school students learn about police work over seven weeks, aiming to build community trust and understanding.

The Mansfield Commission for the Arts promotes the mental health benefits of arts in education and offers grants and scholarships for creative efforts.

The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office warns of a phone scam with callers posing as officials demanding fines for missed court dates or jury duty and asks the public to report such incidents.

The Denton Police Department responded to a video showing officers detaining a man without legs, claiming they followed procedure despite social media controversy.

The Denton Fire Department achieves the highest ISO rating, reflecting excellence in fire suppression and public safety, which may lead to lower insurance premiums for the community.

The Mansfield Police Department sent most of its female officers to the Women of Law Enforcement Conference in Texas for professional development and training.

The Latino Cultural Center in Dallas is seeking submissions for the 2025 Virgen de Guadalupe Art Exhibition, curated by Jose Vargas. Deadline: October 24, 2025.

The "Dallas Live in the Park Music Series" offers free jazz concerts in city parks, featuring Brasuka at Main Street Garden Park as part of September's events.

Dallas Fire-Rescue introduced the Lt. Todd Krodle Firefighter Rescue Drill for enhanced safety training, remembering the firefighter who died in 2011.

Visit Garland won three first-place awards at the Texas Destination Excellence Awards for its tourism initiatives, including community events, art exhibits, and sports promotions.