Ahead of the Rangers' home opener, Arlington is planting trees near the ballpark; the independent team in Cleburne is celebrating its history

Local, state and federal agencies are working together to try to ensure a safe World Cup

Arlington's first World Cup match is Sunday, June 14. Cities and counties in the Metroplex have been working with federal agencies on the best way to enforce local laws, keep drones out of protected airspace and keep visitors from other countries cool in a Texas summer.

Oncor and AT&T talk about severe weather prep

Oncor and AT&T both try to plan ahead for different types of severe weather. They talk about the challenges they face and tools they use to get lights and phones back on after a storm, wildfire or other disaster.

Rice and the University of Texas at Arlington are working on an early flood warning system

The state gave Rice and the University of Texas at Arlington a $4 million grant to develop a system that can warn of floods more quickly. They will use forecasting, weather monitoring and flood modeling techniques to develop a system that could give camps and first responders in the Hill Country more time to prepare.

The National Weather Service and Texas Severe Storms Association meet in Arlington

A conference at the University of Texas at Arlington looks at the potential impact of a large tornado hitting the city's Entertainment District, and how people can plan ahead to stay out of danger.

The Texas Rangers are talking about their new menu and thinking about their first playoff team 30 years ago

The Texas Rangers are celebrating their first playoff team in 1996. Plus, this year's menu includes some new items like a sombrero made of nachos and "Pig Cahuna."