Mesquite residents are encouraged to attend a public hearing on a proposed tax increase above current and no-new-revenue rates, with a potential election on November 4, 2025.

Dallas has introduced the DHAP for nonprofits to help facilitate home buying, with a September 7, 2025 proposal deadline, leveraging federal funds. A pre-submission meeting is set for August 21, 2025.

Ellis County Commissioners' Court to review a plat for Wild Plum Subdivision, a 14.741-acre development, at the courthouse on a Tuesday at 2 PM. Public can access details online and contact the Department of Development with questions.

Fright Fest returns to Six Flags Over Texas featuring new scare zones, haunted mazes, and family-friendly Halloween activities running from September 12th to November 2nd.

Arlington ISD students showcased culinary skills at A Taste of Arlington ISD, creating dishes for school menus.

Northwest patrol officers arrested a wanted fugitive, Jose Marquina-Bonilla, for continuous sexual abuse of a child without incident, as per a DPD Beat report.

Dallas-Fort Worth braces for extreme heat, potential storms, and poor air quality. A heat index up to 102 degrees and nighttime lows in the upper 70s are expected. The TCEQ issued an Ozone Action Day with health risks for sensitive groups.

Roanoke, TX's training event, "Reps for Reedy," honored the late Fire Captain Reedy, focusing on vital firefighting skills and strengthening community ties among firefighters.

A man was sentenced to 15 years for the attempted kidnapping of a 9-year-old girl, whom he lured with the prospect of McDonald's before making unwanted advances. The girl escaped, leading to the conviction.

A man died in a downtown Denton shooting on Saturday. Denton Police are investigating the incident, which appears to have started from a dispute. The street was closed but has reopened; the shooter is detained and cooperating with authorities.

Officers Evan White and Jose Vazquez from DeSoto PD graduated from the Dallas County Sheriff's Office Police Academy. White also received the “James Allman Leadership & Integrity Award.”

DeSoto Police Department provided over 200 children with school supplies during their "Operation Back 2 School" event.

A 16-year-old black male was reunited with his family thanks to community and law enforcement efforts, as announced on the DeSoto Police Department's social media.