Denton Police seek public help after a hit-and-run on W. University Drive led to a pedestrian's death; they're looking for a damaged gray sedan and its driver.

Dallas launches the "Sidewalk Poetry Project," inviting locals to submit poems to be imprinted in sidewalks across 28 locations, with grants from the Academy of American Poets supporting the initiative.

Dallas is collaborating with the Dallas Wings to start building a new practice facility, with a groundbreaking event in Joey Georgusis Park for the community-focused project, expecting to open by the 2026 WNBA season.

The city of Grand Prairie is hosting The Grandest Tree Competition, inviting residents to nominate notable trees, with winners receiving city swag and recognition.

Fort Worth is hosting various fall events, including community center festivities, the Nature Center's Trails & Treats, and the Log Cabin Village murder mystery game. Activities focus on family-friendly fun and safety.

Arlington offers residents up to three free landfill trips per year for household item disposal, excluding landlords and multiple property owners. No coupons needed; conditions apply.

The City of Arlington will host a free workshop on Oct. 23 for organizations seeking 2026 HUD grant funding. Attendees will learn about CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs, eligibility, and application criteria, with more than $1.7M available for housing and community initiatives.

The Arlington Public Library's Fall Book Sale will take place Oct. 7-10, featuring affordable books and media, with proceeds benefiting library programs.

LaSharndra "Sharn" Barbarin, FACHE, named CEO of Medical City Arlington, praised for her leadership and commitment to healthcare excellence. Previously led Medical City Lewisville with notable achievements.

Arlington Police investigate the targeted stabbing death of a 53-year-old woman found by family members, urging community tips as the search for the assailant continues.

Dallas Police are probing an in-custody death after a reported break-in attempt and arrest. The suspect, taken to jail following hospital treatment for a minor gunshot wound, later suffered a fatal medical emergency. Investigations are ongoing.

Dallas anticipates a weather shift on Tuesday with a high of 96°F, a heat index up to 104, and potential storms overnight, leading to a cooler, clearer end of the week.

A telecommunications outage caused by multiple failures in Frontier Communications' service disrupted flights at North Texas airports, resulting in over 400 cancellations and significant delays.