Dallas Park and Recreation boasts award-winning parks, celebrates Older Americans Month, promotes water safety, and is set to open its first inground skatepark.

Dallas will host a free jazz concert on May 15 at Fretz Park, featuring Carolyn Lee Jones and the Satin Dolls, as part of the Dallas Live in the Park Music Series.

Garland, Texas has been named a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, indicating its commitment to growing the local music industry and cultural heritage. Governor Abbott highlights the economic and cultural importance of music in Texas.

Arlington's third Disability Resource Expo, organized by the NFBTX Arlington Chapter, will be held at Southwest Branch Library to offer resources for those with disabilities.

Arlington's homeless population is using Arlington Life Shelter, The Salvation Army, and public libraries as cooling stations during the summer heat. These locations offer air-conditioning, hydration, and operating hours for relief.

Dallas expects a hot week with highs approaching triple digits and a potential for weekend rain. An Ozone Action Day has been issued due to high pollution levels.

Fort Worth Police Officer Joe V. Graham passed away from complications following an infection after being bitten by a suspect he was attempting to arrest while off-duty.

The Citizen Support Group donated $350,000 to the FWPD for a new horse walker arena, as revealed by the department's Facebook post. The donation will aid the mounted patrol.

White Settlement celebrated the Great American Cleanup with volunteers cleaning a local waterway and the Native Plant Society hosting a Mother's Day Plant Giveaway. The city praised the community effort on Facebook.

The White Settlement Museum's 2nd Annual Walk Through History featured re-enactments and interactive exhibits, drawing community engagement and offering an active learning experience of history.

Jesse Herrera received a life sentence for child sexual abuse in Tarrant County, Texas, after a trial where the DA emphasized shifting shame from victim to perpetrator.

Denton County is inviting the public to a memorial service on May 14 at the Denton County Amphitheater to honor fallen officers for National Police Week.

A tractor from Mansfield Parks & Recreation earned an honorable mention at a local car show, celebrating vehicles that contribute to city maintenance alongside classic and contemporary cars.