Protesters cheer as American flags burn outside the Ott Cribbs Public Safety Center during a demonstration against police brutality June 1, 2020, in Arlington. Protesters threw the flag poles at the police station after the flags had burned.
Arlington resident Olivia Smith and Arlington Police officer William Bill hug during a demonstration against police brutality in Arlington on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Smith said she could see in his eyes and emotions that the moment was genuine.
AMR Arlington paramedic Selena Schmidt administers the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Duncanville resident Tamara Lewis on Dec. 31 at Esports Stadium Arlington. Lewis waited in line with her sister Wanda Lewis to receive the vaccination.
A firework explodes by police May 31 during a protest against police violence in Fort Worth. Bottles and fireworks were thrown at police as they worked to clear the West Seventh Street bridge.
MJ Jennings reacts while watching the murder trial of Billy Chemirmir at her home on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Dallas. Jennings is the daughter of alleged Chemirmir victim Leah Corken. (Elias Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News)
Opponents of mask mandates shout at school board members after moving into a closed session during a Dallas ISD school board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, in Dallas. Public comment had been the first item on the meeting’s agenda but the board decided to move into closed session first. (Elias Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News)
Bystanders watch as Fort Worth and Bedford firefighters work to extinguish a five-alarm fire at the Advanced Foam Recycling center Feb. 25 in Richland Hills, Texas. About 125 fire personnel responded to the scene to help with the large fire.
Rockwall residents Jason Hall, left, and Kala Zegadlo cross a snow-covered East Exchange Avenue at the Stockyards in Fort Worth, Sunday, February 14, 2021.
Fort Worth residents, Lindsay Naylor, right, and Lindsey White chat in the back of their cars at sunset April 27 in Fort Worth. The mothers have used the time to unwind without their children.
Liz Hasani (center) hugs her daughters Alivia Hasani, 14 (left) and Aminah Hasani, 15, outside of the Mansfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021 in Mansfield, Texas. Four people were injured in a shooting at Timberview High School in Arlington on Wednesday morning. (Elias Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News)
Business management senior Vanessa Stiles places a jack stand under her car to change the front tires during the Lone Star Bash drift event Oct. 27 in Mineral Wells. Stiles was looking to buy new tires at the event, but because of the small size, it took some time to find the correct ones.
Austin resident Katya Guzman dances at the start of the Día de los Muertos Parade and Festival on Oct. 26 in Dallas. Guzman and other performers kicked off the parade with a ritual dance.
Children walk along a sidewalk after school at Paul L. Dunbar Learning Center on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, in Dallas. (Elias Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News)
Dancers of the Bombshell Dance Project run during a performance of “The Great 30" outside the AT&T Performing Arts Center in downtown Dallas on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. (Elias Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News)
Shelby Houston, daughter of slain Mesquite police officer Richard Houston II, kisses her father during a funeral at Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall, Texas on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. Houston was killed on Dec. 3 while responding to an altercation. (Elias Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News/Pool)
World War II veteran Don Fraser salutes the crowd during a sendoff to Hawaii at Terminal D of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Dallas. A group of 63 World War II veterans is flying to Hawaii for the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. (Elias Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News)
A Dallas Police officer sprays mace at a protester during a demonstration against police brutality May 30 in Dallas. Protesters attempted to block police vehicles from exiting the street.
Opponents of mask mandates chant to be let in during a Dallas ISD school board meeting closed session on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, in Dallas. (Elias Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News)
