Ellis County announces early voting from April 22 to 30, with a pause on April 28, before the general and special elections on May 4. The county website provides election details, including sample ballots and polling locations.

Dallas invites public input on the FY 2024-25 Budget through town hall meetings from March 25-28, featuring in-person and virtual options with diverse language supports.

Garland is assessing its road conditions with the Pavement Condition Index, using high-tech vans to collect data by the end of April for future repairs.

Garland, Texas, is ranked as the second-best city in Texas and sixth nationwide for retirement savings, with strong indicators such as housing affordability and low poverty rates.

The Garland Police Department is recruiting new officers and will hold its Civil Service test on April 6 at 8 a.m. Successful applicants can expect diverse roles and a rigorous training academy.

CSI Denise presented on bloodstain analysis at a criminal justice conference, teaching students about blood splatter patterns, as reported by Grapevine Police on Twitter.

The Plano Police Department in Texas has partnered with what3words to use their location technology for enhanced 911 response times, including swift location communication during emergencies and large events.

Denton Municipal Electric (DME) has announced a rate increase due to rising energy costs and higher transmission expenses, effective April 1. This is DME's first rate hike in seven years.

The Lewisville City Council plans a 2-day retreat for policy discussions and a review of last year's achievements on March 22 and 23, with most sessions open to the public but not for public comments.

Frisco city offices close for Good Friday, with public service departments on modified hours. Essential services like trash collection continue, while some city attractions and facilities have varied holiday schedules.

Keller, TX city facilities, including Town Hall, the Public Library, and the Senior Activities Center will close for Easter Friday and Sunday, but The Keller Pointe will operate Friday. Trash services remain unaffected.

Ariel Traub joins the City of Garland as Managing Director of Legislative & Public Affairs, bringing a decade of government experience from the Texas Senate to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Garland introduced three new homes under a sustainable housing initiative. The homes, which replaced an old church site, offer modern features and a fair lottery system for buyers.