The city proposes a small property tax increase to fund safety improvements and the new ACTIV Adult Center, with $26 million saved by departmental cost-cutting.

Arlington PD's "Cooking with Cops" event aims to enhance community ties through a food gathering on August 29, featuring free burgers, hotdogs, and drinks.

Mansfield, experiencing a heatwave, opens a Cooling Center to provide residents with relief from the high temperatures. Other city facilities like the library and City Hall are also available.

Mesquite will hold a 9/11 memorial service with honor guards and various performances at Mesquite Freedom Park, featuring a piece of Twin Towers steel.

Duncanville Police Department invites locals to join Class 63 of the Citizen Police Academy to foster community involvement and increase understanding of law enforcement. Contact Officer Michelle Arias for program details.

The Dallas Police Department honors the late Senior Corporal Harold Franklin Baird, Jr., whose service and sacrifice are commemorated in an online tribute.

Denton, Texas calls for water conservation amid Stage 2 drought and treatment facility issues, urging residents to limit use to avoid mandatory restrictions.

North and Central Texas are experiencing a severe heat wave, with temperatures in Dallas expected to hit 103 degrees and a heat index of 108. Residents are advised to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.

Tarrant County Commissioners Court approves a budget cut, potentially leading to lower property tax bills for the second consecutive year. Commissioner Brooks expresses concerns about future fiscal challenges.

Chaos ensued at Town East Mall when a fight led to chairs being thrown, prompting false gunshots reports and early store closures. No one was injured, and police affirmed no gunfire or public danger.

A pedestrian named Derrick Allen was killed in a hit-and-run in Southern Dallas by driver Rodolfo Jamaica, who also crashed into a car and a house before arrest.

Fort Worth police are searching for a suspect in a double murder following a verbal altercation and shooting in northwest Fort Worth. No arrests have been made.

A reward is offered for information on the destruction of a bald eagle nest in North Texas, with serious penalties for violating federal wildlife protection laws.