Dallas anticipates a hot week with temperatures near 100°F, light breeze, and mostly clear skies; minimal change expected with a slight chance of showers midweek.

Fort Worth is working with the contractor WM to fix issues with waste collection, including missed pickups, by reassessing routes, adding staff, and improving service monitoring. Residents can report problems through the City's 311 Contact Center.

Theatre Arlington honored 10 artists with Walk of Fame medallions, recognizing their Texas roots and successful careers in arts, including Broadway and television.

The City of Arlington is hosting a free paper shredding and electronics recycling event on September 6, 2025, at the UTA parking lot. Proof of residency is required.

Arlington's procurement team won the 2025 AEP Award from NPI, highlighting their excellence in innovation, professionalism, and fiscal responsibility.

A herd of 460 goats has been employed by Arlington Water Utilities to clear vegetation at Lake Arlington Dam, showcasing sustainable landscaping methods.

Multiple arrests and seizures occurred in a collaborative law enforcement operation targeting drug trafficking in the Northeast, involving neighboring divisions.

A heat advisory is in effect in north central and east Texas, including Dallas, with temperatures near 99°F and heat index values up to 106. Residents are advised to take precautions due to the risk of heat-related illnesses.

Two individuals were arrested following a search warrant executed by Everman Police and Tarrant County Sheriff's Office at a business on Everman Parkway, with no further incident. Details remain undisclosed due to the ongoing investigation.

Robert Taylor, 52, was sentenced to 45 years for sexually abusing two sisters under 14, with praise for the Arlington PD and DA's office team in the case.

Caleb Rothlis was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and sentenced to 25 years in prison after a violent four-day attack on a woman.

Firefighters extinguished a blaze at TWU's under-construction Health Science Center, with intense heat contributing to multiple cases of heat exhaustion and two hospitalizations. The cause is under investigation.

The FBI released a report showing a 4.5% drop in violent crime in 2024, based on data from the UCR Program detailing over 14 million offenses nationwide.