The Denton County Fire Chief Association invites the public to their Annual Firefighter Memorial Service on October 30, 2024, with speakers and traditional ceremonies to honor fallen firefighters.

Denton County Judge Andy Eads issues a mandatory burn ban to prevent wildfires amid severe dry conditions, applying restrictions on outdoor burning and certain activities like welding.

Dallas Police report a fatal shooting in the 3200 block of Lombardy Lane on October 28; victim identity pending, case number 163794-2024 under investigation.

Mansfield tax preparer John Anthony Castro receives a 15-year prison sentence for tax fraud and for filing fraudulent returns as an unqualified “international tax expert.”

Daylight Saving Time's end prompts safety measures, including checking smoke alarms and being more vigilant on darker roads, recommended by the Arlington Fire Department and Look Out Texans.

Jerrad Coleman and Louis Dixon were sentenced to 21 years in prison for violent mail carrier robberies in Texas.

Twelve individuals were arrested in Lubbock, Texas, on charges related to cocaine trafficking after a law enforcement operation seized drugs, firearms, and cash.

The Dallas Police Department reopens a 1998 cold case of an unidentified woman found in Lake Ray Hubbard, circulating a forensic artist's rendition to solicit public help.

The Grand Prairie Police Department is taking part in the Faith and Blue initiative to enhance ties between law enforcement and religious communities.

Dallas Police Sergeant David Bayson was arrested for assault, related to a domestic incident, and placed on administrative leave.

The National Weather Service advises preparedness for varied weather in North and Central Texas including showers, thunderstorms, and potential severe weather with risks of damaging winds, hail, and potential flooding over the coming days.

The Information and Technology Services Security Team won the OnCon Icon Top 50 Information Security Team Award, recognized for outstanding contributions to Information Security.

Dallas launches an educational urban agriculture program focused on developing skills and creating job opportunities in agribusiness, aiming to improve food access and sustain the local economy.