Tarrant County commissioners were briefed on Tuesday about the intersection of the roles and responsibilities of the commissioners court, county election board, county election commission, and the...
Local Police Consider Retractable Posts to Curb Crime
The City of Fort Worth is proactively exploring ways to decrease the potential for crime in the West 7th Entertainment District, including the use of a new tool to manage traffic in the area....
Severe Storms Possible Thursday Evening
Meteorologists are warning Dallas residents of the likelihood of severe storms moving into the region throughout the day, with chances of large hail increasing on the evening of April 18....
Local Appraisal Board Adds At-Large Members
The Tarrant County Appraisal District is adding three new at-large members to its governing board. The change comes as a result of last year’s passage of Senate Bill 2, authored by Texas Sen. Paul...
Local Child Dead After Dog Attack
A baby is dead after he was mauled by three dogs at the home of his babysitter in Duncanville on Monday morning, according to local police. The 1-year-old child, identified by police as Shiraz...
Hacker Group Publishes Sensitive Information
Internet hackers known as Medusa have followed through on their threats to publish personal information obtained through a ransomware attack on the Tarrant Appraisal District last month, according...
Local Official’s Ethics Complaint Falls Flat
Three days after Plano Planning & Zoning Commission member Bill Lisle filed a complaint against several city officials, alleging misconduct related to his opposition to a zoning case, the...
Local Rec Center Renovations Set for July
Plano officials are scheduled to begin renovations at Tom Muehlenbeck Rec Center in July — a project voters approved as part of the city's $364 million bond package almost three years ago. According...
Third DFW Starship Bagel Spot To Open
The nationally acclaimed Dallas bagel shop Starship Bagel has opened a third location in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The chain has been recognized as the best bagel outside New York, traditionally...
Another Walmart Supercenter Planned for DFW
Walmart is expected to open its fifth Supercenter in Frisco next year, a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing indicates. The nearly 200,000-square-foot store is planned for 16600 FM...
Cowtown Officials Seeking ‘DEI Champions’
Fort Worth city officials are looking for "Diversity Matters Champions" for their "Celebrate Diversity" initiative led by the Diversity & Equity Employee Committee, which was created by the city...
North Texas Homeowner Discovers Live Artillery Shell in Yard
The discovery of a live artillery shell in a North Texas backyard forced the evacuation of several homes in the neighborhood. Police responded to a call just before 4:28 p.m. on Thursday from a man...
Panther Island Project Vision Gets Refresh
Future buildings in the Panther Island District of Fort Worth may include high-rises up to 20 stories tall after new recommendations were presented to the city by a consultant group. The Panther...
McMaster-Carr Build in DFW Set for May
An Illinois industrial supplier is expected to begin construction of its North Texas distribution center in May — less than a year after the Fort Worth City Council approved an $18 million economic...
Cowtown Might Put Housing in Bond To Fight Homelessness
Addressing housing affordability could take a new direction if the Fort Worth City Council and the city's voters approve of a proposed housing bond allocation. Fort Worth has typically relied on...
Local City Officials, Firefighters at Odds
Frisco firefighters have asked voters to enact a civil service system, whereas city leaders oppose the power shift. The Frisco Firefighters Association (FFA) is looking to make the Frisco Fire...
First Anniversary of Allen Mall Shooting Nears
The first anniversary of the mass shooting that took place at an outlet mall in Allen is less than a month away, and the city is preparing to mark the occasion in remembrance of the victims. Eight...
Local Panel Talks Political Advocacy for Sexual Assault Survivors
During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a panel of influential community leaders on Wednesday discussed driving policy change at the state and local level to better assist victims of sexual violence....
Dog Training Elite Making a Difference
DFW franchise owner Phil Howard went from saving lives as a search-and-rescue swimmer in the Navy to helping people be their best, measuring success by the difference he can make in other people's...
Program To Combat Cowtown Homelessness Explained
The Fort Worth City Council has approved spending for a 17-month pilot program to address the mental health services and housing struggles of those experiencing homelessness in targeted areas. My...
Severe Weather Threat Continues in North Texas
Although Monday's overnight storms cleared ahead of Tuesday's morning rush hour traffic, another round of potentially severe thunderstorms is headed toward the metroplex. Meteorologists expect...