Mansfield, Texas Parks & Recreation department earned the CAPRA accreditation and five state awards, including a fifth TRAPS Gold Medal for their service excellence.

Fort Worth offers up to $50,000 in grants to downtown businesses affected by the January hotel explosion, through a $250,000 recovery program led by the Fort Worth LDC.

Duncanville ISD has announced March 29, 2024, as a holiday for staff, resulting in no classes for students and potential childcare challenges for parents.

A report on urban heat islands in Dallas reveals temperatures can be 10°F higher in some areas, affecting disadvantaged communities. More research is planned for 2024.

Denton City Council is discussing the Mobility Plan overhaul, including East Windsor Drive extension, to improve traffic flow between Highway 380 and Loop 288, with a public hearing scheduled for April 16.

Denton City Council will discuss amendments to land use and development procedures with a potential $2,000 penalty for violations at a public hearing on April 16, 2024.

The City of Mesquite is highlighting its female department leaders, including Assistant City Manager Suzy Cluse and others, as part of Women's History Month celebrations.

Trademark Property Company plans to revamp Arlington's Lincoln Square into a mixed-use space named Anthem, featuring shops, eateries, offices, and residences near sports stadiums, with development starting in mid-2024.

Carrollton, Texas, is celebrating the historical Boatwright House with a marker unveiling event. The oldest city structure, dating from around 1900, was home to influential residents and served as a community hub.

Mansfield Police Department hosted job fairs at Texas universities to recruit new officers, with events at Texas Woman's University and Texas Christian University.

Detention Supervisor Marco Salcedo has been promoted at the Plano City Jail, celebrating a 13-year career growth with the City of Plano Police Department.

Ryan Jones is promoted to Lead Detention Officer at the Plano City Jail, bringing experience from Missouri and a passion for service and community involvement.

Mansfield city offices will close for Good Friday, but essential services like trash pickup will continue. The activities center remains open, while some cultural sites and animal services will close. Utility bill processing will be unaffected.