NAS JRB Fort Worth honored military and civilian personnel for achievements and service. Medals and service awards were presented at a ceremony recognized in a Facebook post.

The fire department plans to host its Second Annual Citizens Fire Academy, offering hands-on safety training and tours to build community relations, starting September 18, 2024. They seek participant feedback via an online form.

Plano Police Department congratulated women completing a Rape Aggression Defense class, which aims to equip them with self-defense skills against assault.

An Arlington rideshare driver was kidnapped by a passenger and forced to drive to Florida. The abductor, Miguel Hernandez, commandeered the car at gunpoint; the driver was freed in Miami and Hernandez was arrested.

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot by a 35-year-old man after a video game-related argument in North Texas; the man was charged with murder and tampering with evidence.

The Garland Police Department in North Texas is combating a spate of bold copper thefts from public utilities, with suspects posing as utility workers.

A woman was killed crossing Highway 67 in Duncanville; the driver stopped to aid and is not expected to be charged. The accident closed northbound lanes temporarily.

The Dallas Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate Marco Antonio Martinez, a person of interest in an undisclosed case. They urge public safety and advise against taking police action.

The National Weather Service issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Dallas, TX, advising residents to stay hydrated, cool, and alert due to heat index values up to 112.

The American Red Cross has launched the Community Adaptation Program to enhance resilience against extreme weather in areas with high risks and socioeconomic disparities.

The North Texas Navy Ball on Oct 11, 2024, at the Vintage Flying Museum celebrates U.S. Navy history with dress codes for service members and civilians.

Arlington celebrates 25 years as a Tree City USA, highlighting its commitment to urban forestry and meeting the Arbor Day Foundation's standards annually since 1999.

Denton County ESD1 members attended an advanced nozzle training in Chicago to enhance their firefighting skills, focusing on handling and repairing fire nozzles.