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Missing Texas woman found alive and safe after multi-state search; ex-boyfriend arrested
A nationwide search for a missing Texas woman concluded successfully early Tuesday morning when authorities located Brenna Swindell, 29, unharmed in Oregon. Her ex-boyfriend, Morgan Guidry, who had been with her at the time of her disappearance, was taken into custody, according to law enforcement. According to a timeline provided...
Mansfield's Dr. Kimberley Cantu Among Finalists for Texas Superintendent of the Year Award
Five Texas public school superintendents are shortlisted for the prestigious Superintendent of the Year award, as we've learned from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), celebrating the 40th anniversary of the program. Among the nominees is Mansfield ISD's Superintendent, Dr. Kimberley Cantu, known for her resilience and team-building skills even in tough times, like navigating a pandemic and other crises, according to the City of Arlington.
Fort Worth Police Praised for Efforts in High-Profile Case, Tarrant DA Expresses Gratitude for Community Safety
Community members have shown their appreciation towards the Fort Worth Police Department following a recent resolution to a high-profile case. The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office posted their gratitude, stating: "Thank you to the Fort Worth Police Department for your work on this case & for continuing to keep our community safe." The social media post also included a photo marking the collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the DA's office.
North Texas hikers rescued by helicopter after deadly flash flooding in Grand Canyon
FORT WORTH — A bucket list trip for two North Texas hikers turned into a nightmare when flash flooding left them stranded in the Grand Canyon.Whitnye Raquel and Paige Renae were two of the more than 100 people rescued by helicopters over the weekend.The friends are now back home in Fort Worth, processing their trip to Arizona."That's where we began our 12-mile descent into the Grand Canyon," said Raquel.They had secured coveted permits to hike to Havasu Falls, which sits on the Havasupai Indian Reservation. The remote waterfalls and turquoise pools lived up to the hype."We felt like the world...
Arlington Battles West Nile Virus with Targeted Mosquito Spraying Operation
The City of Arlington is taking measures to curtail the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV) after confirming three positive mosquito samples. A targeted ground spraying operation is scheduled to critically decrease the population of virus-infected mosquitoes in specific locations throughout the city. These areas include West Sublett Road at South Bowen Road, Mansfield Webb Road at Ballweg Road, and Forest Edge Drive at Park Row Drive, as reported by the City of Arlington.
Fort Worth Council Approves $4 Million for New UTA West Campus to Fuel Educational Growth and Economic Development
Fort Worth's educational and economic landscape is set for a significant expansion after the approval of a new University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) campus, according to City Council developments earlier today. Officially dubbed UTA West, the facility will be situated within the Walsh Ranch corridor, roughly 12 miles from downtown Fort Worth. The Council has reportedly backed an interlocal agreement ensuring $4 million from the Economic Development Initiatives Fund toward the project, as detailed by the City of Fort Worth.
Quick Look: TCU Horned Frogs vs. Stanford Cardinal
The Frogs will start the 2024 season with a trip to California for a Friday night matchup with Stanford. TCU is favored by 9.5 points with Stanford coming off of a disappointing 3-9 season in 2023. Stanford projects to be improved in 2024 as they return their starting quarterback, generally a good sign for year-to-year improvement, and have an absolute stud at wide receiver.
Josh Hoover enters 2024 more confident, ready to run the offense
TCU is knee-deep in Stanford preparation as the Frogs ready themselves for the start of the season on Friday night. In the thick of it all is Josh Hoover, officially tabbed as TCU's starting quarterback after the depth chart was released earlier this week. Hoover, a sophomore, is one of just nine underclassmen listed in TCU's two-deep, but he's arguably the linchpin to TCU's success in 2024.
Fort Worth city leaders break ground on new phase of transformation in Stop Six
On Wednesday, Fort Worth city leaders broke ground on a new phase of transformation for the Stop Six neighborhood on Wednesday. Fort Worth Housing Solutions is gearing up for the construction of Babers Manor, the latest mixed-income, multifamily development in the Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative, which was launched in 2020.
'You're going to have to listen to the community': Tensions run high at Fort Worth ISD school board meeting
Tensions ran high at a Fort Worth ISD school board meeting Tuesday night as frustrated parents voiced their concerns about the district’s academic performance.
Hero Suddenly Victim While Rescuing Girl At Texas Ceremony
A joyous event turned into tragedy over the weekend at Lake Waxahachie, Texas as several members of a congregation were celebrating their baptism in the same water that was used to symbolize their new birth into a life of following Jesus. Shortly after the ceremony concluded, one of the newly anointed recognizes a fellow sister, a 13 year old girl, was struggling in the water and needed immediate assistance.
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