Texas executed Moises Mendoza for the 2004 kidnapping and murder of Rachelle Tolleson after extensive legal reviews.

Reverchon Park's renovated baseball field in Dallas reopens on April 26, with an opening ceremony set before a noon Dallas ISD baseball game. The upgrades enhance the athlete and spectator experience.

The Latino Cultural Center in Dallas is holding a free Día del Niño Family Festival with arts, performances, and activities on April 26th from 11AM to 4PM.

Arlington's Ben Thanh Plaza plans improvements, including a 15,000 sq ft commercial building, upgraded parking, and an outdoor plaza, funded by HKT Management and Arlington EDC.

Grand Prairie invites local entrepreneurs to a free business training with New York coach Terry Rice on May 8 at The Warehouse at The Epic, with networking opportunities and snacks provided by IKEA.

Arlington is extending Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to reduce traffic and improve connectivity, including updates to road safety and infrastructure.

Dallas Police are investigating a fatal shooting on Parry Avenue, where one person died from a gunshot wound. The case is ongoing with Detective Serra as the lead investigator.

Lewisville's "Giving is Golden" initiative aims to support local nonprofits through collection drives during its centennial year, with the current drive collecting personal care items until May 25.

The Carrollton Municipal Court received the 2025 Municipal Traffic Safety Initiatives Award from TMCEC, its fourth win for traffic safety education and impaired driving prevention efforts, in collaboration with CFBISD and local community events.

Dallas anticipates a series of showers and thunderstorms with temperatures fluctuating in the mid-80s and 60s.

The Irving Police Department is hosting a Kids Rock the Block Party on April 25, featuring family activities, a petting zoo, and police vehicle displays. The event doubles as a Child Abuse Prevention Month awareness initiative and is free to attend.

White Settlement hosted the Special Olympics Texas Law Enforcement Torch Run, with local police, fire departments, and officials supporting the cause. The event raised about $4,600 for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

The article highlights the efforts of the Citizens on Patrol volunteers in Cedar Hill, who logged 6,200 hours in 2024, bolstering community safety and police relations.