Dallas Park and Recreation introduces summer activities like fitness challenges, senior games, youth sports, a 5K run, and a free jazz concert at City Park.

Dallas has launched its Live in the Park music series, offering free jazz concerts in City Park through September, featuring the Rob Holbert Group next.

The City of Mesquite announces a public meeting to present the final plans for La Prada Drive's reconstruction on August 26, inviting community feedback.

Fort Worth plans a $840 million bond for infrastructure, with a focus on streets and mobility, and interactive public engagement to shape the final projects.

Arlington's Friday evenings feature free live acoustic music at Home Plate Restaurant through September 12, plus food and drink specials. RSVPs are encouraged.

Arlington offers a tax-free shopping weekend, splash pad fun, and various cultural activities, including art exhibitions, theatre, sports events, and music concerts from August 8-10.

A Heat Advisory is in effect until 7 PM CDT for Dallas, TX, with temperatures up to 105°F and a heat index of 109°F, prompting health and safety precautions.

The Burleson Police Department in Texas announced the arrest of a most wanted individual, crediting community tips and emphasizing continued cooperation for public safety.

The Garland Police Department conducted Operation Slowdown to address speeding, issuing 977 tickets, part of a campaign with TxDOT to promote road safety.

Mesquite, Texas, is undergoing infrastructure upgrades, including F. P. Lucas Boulevard's expansion, new utilities, a multi-use trail, and the revitalization of roads and alleyways, with completion expected by Spring 2026.

The Irving Police highlight the importance of safe driving for Traffic Safety Awareness Month, emphasizing the collective responsibility for road safety on social media.

Lewisville opens cooling centers at the public library and The Salvation Army to help residents cope with the summer heat, offering cool spaces and urging people to stay hydrated and check on vulnerable neighbors.

The IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival is returning, featuring Texas-themed classics at the Plaza Theatre from Sept 12-14, with special guests and an all-access pass available.