Gov. Greg Abbott's candidates gained early leads in Texas primaries, showing his influence overshadowed that of Attorney General Ken Paxton, with Abbott-backed candidates performing well and Paxton's picks struggling.

Former boss Lupe Valdez and incumbent Marian Brown head to a runoff in the Dallas County sheriff's Democratic primary, with no Republicans in the race, making the May 28 runoff decisive.

Brandon Gill won the Republican primary for Texas' House District 26 with 58% of the vote, backed by Trump and Cruz, and will face Ernest Linberger III in November.

Patrick Moses won the Democratic primary for Tarrant County sheriff and will face GOP incumbent Bill Waybourn in November. His campaign focuses on reform and addressing jail deaths.

Fort Worth's Office of Police Oversight Monitor launches a mediation program to improve relations between police and the community by facilitating structured conversations.

The Mesquite Police Department and its Alumni Association are enhancing community engagement by patrolling neighborhoods to deter crime, with new volunteers to be recruited this summer.

Arlington invites residents to attend or stream city council meetings on March 5, 2024, with sessions at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., and offers meeting replays on cable and online.

The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation awarded $635,000 in grants to various Arlington projects, including a new dog park, meals for the elderly, a baseball park, and a food aid program.

Euless, Texas is set to begin street reconstruction in spring, affecting roads like Glenn Drive and Bayless Drive, with work beginning March 4 and continuing through April.

Ara, a narcotics detection dog, has retired after five years with the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, receiving a farewell party with a cake and tennis balls.

Detective Paul Carson from the Tri County Auto Theft Task Force has retired after 23 years of service, as celebrated in a social media post by the Mansfield Police Department.

The Arlington Police Department introduced 19 new officers from Academy Class 66, highlighting their commencement and inviting the community to celebrate their achievement.

Mesquite Police promoted Deputy Chief Stephen Biggs to Assistant Chief of Police, celebrating his over 24 years of service.