The City of Garland won eight awards at the TATOA conference for its video productions, including first-place wins in public health/safety and arts, and third place for Overall Excellence.

Grand Prairie plans to annex properties and discuss a partnership with Ellis County for water supply, with public hearings scheduled at City Hall to encourage community involvement. Documents are available on the city's website.

The Suffers, a Gulf Coast Soul band, are set to perform at the Plaza Theatre in Garland, energized by lead singer Kam Franklin and backed by a dynamic horn section. Tickets are available for $27-$32 for a night of vibrant music.

The City of Garland invites residents to take a survey regarding preferences for receiving community news and information, indicating the city's intention to improve communication methods.

Garland's dance scene celebrates with the "Battle Grounds 7th Anniversary Party," featuring $500-prize dance battles on January 18th, 2025, and music by DJ Leo J.

Garland introduces the 'Art at Every Turn' program to decorate traffic signal boxes with local artists' works as a means to enhance community aesthetics and deter vandalism.

Garland's annual MLK celebrations will feature events including a parade, a musical, and a youth extravaganza, honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and the community work of Jack and Jill of America, Northeast Dallas Chapter.

The new Baker Martin Family Garden is set to break ground at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, featuring interactive galleries and educational opportunities for families, opening in fall 2026.

Fort Worth updates Housing Tax Credit guidelines to improve affordable housing, involving community engagement and streamlining processes, including year-round 4% HTC applications and adjusted timelines for session and submission deadlines.

Fort Worth City Council approves $400,000 for The Fort Worth Herd's equestrian facility improvements as part of ongoing efforts to preserve the city's western heritage and support tourism.

Texas Health Resources secured the No. 18 spot on The Dallas Morning News' Top Workplaces D-FW 2024 list, marking its 12th recognition for fostering a positive work environment and offering comprehensive benefits.

UT Arlington's APLUS program, funded by the Department of Energy, bridges classroom theory with industry application to enhance job readiness in electrical engineering students.

Arlington residents received grocery deliveries via ground and air robots as part of the city's pilot program, detailed in the "Leveraging Technology" newsletter.