Anchored Tiny Homes, a franchise offering accessory dwelling units, is influencing Fort Worth's housing market by providing affordable, high-quality tiny homes that integrate into existing properties.

The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office declared August as Back to School Safety Month, focusing on traffic safety and preparing the community for the return of students to school.

The Providence Initiative held a Back to School Bash at Providence Place Apartments in Denton, offering free school supplies and food to set students up for academic success, demonstrating community support and engagement.

Arlington opens cooling stations at the Arlington Life Shelter, The Salvation Army, and public libraries to help the homeless escape extreme heat. Text alerts inform residents about shelter options.

The Tarrant County DA thanked the Fort Worth Police for their role in an unspecified case, emphasizing community safety, with calls for transparency in the justice system.

After gunfire in Shadybrook, a chase ended with a crash and two arrests in Duncanville; Cedar Hill Police found an AK-47 style pistol, ammo, and drugs in the vehicle.

University of North Texas Police Department officers assisted at a Tarrant Area Food Bank event, demonstrating community engagement beyond their traditional law enforcement roles.

The Level Up Music Academy has opened in White Settlement with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, offering a new venue for music education and aiming to become a cultural hub for the community.

Garland Police Department hosted its 6th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway, distributing supplies and engaging with the community through the UNIDOS program.

The construction of the ACTIV center for over-50s in Arlington is on schedule, with drywall and windows now installed, and the community can take a virtual tour of the site online.

Ex-fire chief Troy Mac Hohenberger from Argyle, Texas, was sentenced to 50 months in prison for financial misconduct and lying to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Officer Brandon St. John from Argyle ISD Police Department was named "Officer of the Month" by 407 BBQ for his service and mentoring in the community.

The Argyle Independent School District celebrated the upcoming school year with the second annual Eagle Bash, an event fostering community spirit and enthusiasm among students, families, and educators.