The 8th Texas Latino Comic Con will be hosted in Dallas, featuring a Steampunk theme, Latino comic creators, lucha matches, a cosplay contest, game demos, and special guests. The event is free and runs from 11am to 6pm at the Latino Cultural Center.

Lydie Zebaze Metsindon was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Dallas on Independence Day. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

An Ozone Action Day in Dallas-Fort Worth on July 20, 2024, coincides with rising temperatures and potential thunderstorms; residents are urged to take pollution-prevention measures.

Officer Bourget of the Mansfield Police Department receives his fourth consecutive MADD Enforcement Hero Award for the most DWI arrests in his department.

Law enforcement and the FBI seek public help to catch the "Derby Desperado," responsible for two bank robberies in North Texas. The suspect remains unidentified, and a tip line is available.

Argyle introduces a new online portal to improve services for vulnerable residents and enhance police-community communication, reflecting a commitment to responsive and inclusive policing.

Via Reál Restaurant awarded scholarships to children of Irving police officers through the Pat Mathers Scholarship Foundation, expressing gratitude for the officers' service. The foundation has supported this initiative for 17 years.

Garland Police have launched "Operation Slowdown" with TxDOT to curb speeding and enhance road safety, targeting high-traffic areas until August 4 in an effort to reduce speed-related accidents.

Garland residents are advised to protect their packages from porch pirates during Amazon Prime Days, utilizing tips such as scheduling deliveries when home, using cameras, and community vigilance.

Garland Police officers returned from aiding Houston after Hurricane Beryl, assisting with recovery, expressing solidarity with their "law enforcement family" during power failures, and receiving public gratitude.

A natural gas leak at the Plano Costco on Dallas Parkway led to an evacuation with Plano Fire-Rescue responding. No injuries were reported and the store's reopening time is unknown.

Duncanville's FY 2024-2025 financial outlook shows no growth in sales tax but a 14.22% increase in property values. Utility costs will rise, and the city plans to enhance community events and city beautification.

The City of Arlington emphasizes the importance of wearing sunglasses with 100% UV protection to prevent eye damage, especially for children, and suggests wearing wide-brim hats and sunscreen.