Mike Phipps, an active member of the West Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association, works on crime prevention and other issues in his east Fort Worth neighborhood.

The garage-style doors that open to the patio create a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing the Tennessee breeze to mingle with the mouthwatering aromas wafting from the kitchen.

In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens.