Plano Police Department is offering a free personal safety seminar on February 6, 2024, at Davis Library, aimed at teaching self-defense strategies to residents.

Dallas is considering a sharp increase in building permit fees to cover the city's development services costs, raising concerns about the impact on affordable housing and construction.

Fort Worth city council authorizes a $6 million contract with McCarthy Building Companies for the CentrePort Trail Phase I, linking the TRE station to Arlington River Legacy Trail.

Fort Worth City Council requires developers to include affordable units in projects within Neighborhood Empowerment Zones, ending the option to pay fees instead.

The Arlington City Council allocated $77,660 to community-led projects through Neighborhood Matching Grants to enhance local areas, requiring resident contributions of at least 20%.

Ellis County, Texas, is at odds with state-sanctioned Municipal Utility Districts, leading to a local resolution aiming to regulate MUD formation and ensure county-level approval.

The Dallas Charter Review Commission is evaluating 123 proposed amendments to the city's charter and has a three-month deadline to recommend changes to the City Council.

Fort Worth City Council approved over $17 million from the Central Library's sale for the general fund and library improvements, including planning a new location and setting up a temporary space at city hall.

Military and law enforcement leaders met at a coordination committee meeting, with talks led by Navy Base Commander Hufstetler and NCIS Agent Shattuck to enhance inter-agency cooperation.

Fort Worth's City Council approved renaming Rosedale Plaza Park to Historic Stop Six Park, honoring the local African American heritage and its historical significance. The park has been integral to the east Fort Worth community since 1969.

Sarah Duff is named new Probate Judge in Collin County, replacing retired Judge Copeland, effective February 1.

Fort Worth increases crossing guards' pay to $13.50 after discovering wages were below state average. The city council approved the raise, capped by the current vendor contract, recognizing the guards' community role.

A Texas judge ruled that Senate candidate Brent Hagenbuch can continue his campaign, despite ongoing legal challenges regarding his residency qualifications.