The Fort Worth Police Department is addressing its backlog of sexual assault kits, testing 779 kits but facing a bottleneck in entering results into CODIS due to staff shortages.

Tarrant County voters should check their printed ballots for accuracy after an incident of a mismatch during early voting; officials assert voting system integrity amidst minor errors.

Mayor Jim Ross's State of the City Address in Arlington is on Oct. 30, 2024, covering achievements and plans, including the Mayor’s American Dream Award and local business honors.

Mesquite residents will receive property tax statements in October as Dallas County Tax Assessor takes on local tax collection including MISD taxes, facilitating payments for cross-county properties.

Rockwall County Commissioners Court's December 24 meeting is moved to December 17, 2024, accommodating the Christmas holiday. Residents should note this schedule change for participation.

The Mansfield Police Department has reopened its original station at 1601 Heritage Pkwy and announced services, including in-person inquiries and an upcoming Open House event on November 23, 2024.

Arlington City Council meetings are scheduled for October 22, 2024, with options for residents to attend in person or watch live streams on the City's website and local cable channels.

The City of Dallas received a Class 3 FEMA rating for exceptional floodplain management, making it among the top 9% in the nation and providing potential insurance savings for homeowners.

Arlington invites community feedback on proposed infrastructure projects before the May 2025 ballot, through meetings and an online platform, Arlington Listens.

The Mesquite Police Department in Texas welcomed eight new officers after their graduation from the Basic Peace Officer Course #24, ready for field training.

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office has sworn in Kelton Thomas as a new Deputy Sheriff, a former Detention Officer. Thomas completed police academy training and will start a 17-week Field Training program.

The DeSoto Police Department is developing a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to enhance community well-being and safety, focusing on strategic and inclusive approaches to public safety.

Fort Worth City Council has approved funding for the renovation of three fire stations as part of the 2022 Bond Program, with over $39 million allocated for the projects to improve emergency services.