A senior Dallas Police employee was arrested on a warrant for a traffic accident involving property damage and placed on administrative leave pending investigation.

Fort Worth City Manager David Cooke has announced his retirement for February 2025 after a decade in the role, marking a key leadership transition for the city.

The Dallas community faces unrest after a fatal shooting on Audelia Road, where 28-year-old Ariel Wesley was killed. Suspect Amori Jones has been charged with the crime.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Dallas until 8 PM CDT with anticipated heat index values up to 107 degrees, creating risks for heat-related illnesses.

Five people were shot and a police officer was injured in an early morning shooting at a Dallas gas station. The officer's injury was said to be non-life-threatening. Investigation is ongoing amid a citywide surge in violence.

Fort Worth is transitioning from MedStar to a fire-based EMS system, requiring a new 911 communications administrator, with MedStar staff expected to join fire department ranks. The overhaul aims for enhanced service sustainability.

The Dallas Morning News partners with Black-owned Texas Metro News to promote diversity and address the trust gap within the Black community, while also reflecting on its past biases and emphasizing DEI initiatives.

The Keller Independent School District has banned cell phones during the school day to address issues like bullying and to improve student engagement.

Mansfield Animal Care and Control participates in the Clear the Shelters event on August 17, offering pet adoptions, free services like microchipping, and festivities.

The West Main Arts Festival returns to Arlington on September 14 with 50+ artist booths, 20 local bands, and a variety of food trucks, alongside a kids' area hosted by Arlington Public Library.

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office Explorers triumphed in various law enforcement scenarios at the Bomb City Explorer Competition, with top finishes and one Explorer, Jaden Segura, winning an individual event.

Fort Worth Police received thanks for their work in a case where a mother confronted her child's killer in court, reflecting community reliance on law enforcement.

The Dallas Police Department honored the late Officer Theodore "Ted" Tedford on Facebook, reflecting the community's loss with the #GoneButNotForgotten hashtag.