The Carrollton Municipal Court received the 2025 Municipal Traffic Safety Initiatives Award from TMCEC, its fourth win for traffic safety education and impaired driving prevention efforts, in collaboration with CFBISD and local community events.

Rockwall County commended Leah Reichle and Heather Mitchell as Employees of the Quarter, highlighting their contributions to fiscal responsibility and office efficiency, respectively.

Ellis County Commissioners will review a plat application to divide Noble Farm's Lot 1 into two parts in Ferris, with a meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025, to discuss potential community impacts.

The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will review a replat of Buttonwood Village on May 27, potentially changing lot configurations across 5.395 acres. Residents can attend the meeting for discussion.

The Fort Worth City Council has passed stricter tree protection rules, raising fines for unauthorized tree removals and requiring permits for cutting down trees over certain diameters.

The Arlington Municipal Court received recognition from the TMCEC for its traffic safety initiatives, including efforts to reduce impaired driving and juvenile DUI offenses.

Judge Danielle Dulaney of Arlington Municipal Court receives the TMCA Outstanding Judge of the Year award for founding a Community Court to aid vulnerable individuals.

Rockwall County's town hall discussed the proposed Outer Loop, with Commissioner Liechty and others addressing community concerns and detailing the project's status.

Don Huffines served as temporary Rockwall County Judge for a day, receiving a tour of judicial expansion projects from the current Judge and Maintenance Director.

Denton City Council to discuss annexation and taxation in a public hearing on May 6, focusing on strategic partnership agreements with Sanctuary Municipal Utility Districts No. 1 and 2.

The Arlington City Council will meet in-person on April 22, 2025, with sessions at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., also available via live stream and cable broadcast.

Early voting in Arlington begins today for a $200 million bond program and City Charter amendments, with polls open between April 22-29 ahead of the May 3 election.

Dallas residents attended a unique Park & Recreation Board meeting at the Dallas Zoo, where animal "members" humorously participated, highlighting the bond between recreation spaces and wildlife.