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Fort Worth police seek community help to identify aggravated robbery suspect
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for aggravated robbery. On Friday, July 12, around 4:40 a.m., the victim stopped at an ice machine in the parking lot at the 3900 block of Hemphill. The victim, driving a pickup towing a flatbed construction trailer, was approached by a Hispanic male who produced a handgun. The suspect ordered the victim out of the truck and drove off with the truck and trailer north on Hemphill, according to a statement from the department.
Building with connection to Fort Worth history could be demolished
Following close on the heels of news that one of the city’s grain elevators may be coming down, another landmark tied to the area’s agricultural and cultural roots is facing demolition. The current owners of the Kimbell Milling Co. building, at 2109 S. Main St., have requested a...
Did Cops In Texas Set Suspect On Fire And Kill Him? Lawsuit Says Yes…
Sheriff's in Texas are being accused of excessive force by the family of a man that died during a standoff with them. Sheriff's with the Tarrant County Sheriff's office in north Texas are facing a lawsuit filed by the family of a man allegedly shot and killed by them while serving an arrest warrant.
Man sentenced to prison for killing three people in Tarrant County street racing crash
A North Texas man will spend the next decade behind bars following a street racing crash that claimed the lives of three people in 2022. Nelson Ramirez, 21, heard from the victims’ family members before taking the stand himself to ask for a leniency. Ramirez was 19 when he crashed into another car in River Oaks at what police said was an “extremely high rate of speed.”
Man's body recovered from Eagle Mountain Lake
AZLE, Texas — The body of a man, who officials initially believe drowned, was recovered from Eagle Mountain Lake on Monday. The Tarrant Regional Water District says they TRWD officer and Game Wardens with Texas Parks and Wildlife were called to the lake to search for the man in his mid-30s on Saturday evening near Schooner Drive. There were reports of a man seen jumping out of a "broken-down watercraft" on the lake that did not resurface.
North Texas school districts are challenging Biden Title IX changes. What comes next?
On a sweltering June afternoon, Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare stood in a shaded alcove outside Carroll ISD’s administration building. Speaking from a wheeled lectern rolled onto the pavement minutes earlier by Christian nonprofit organization Texas Values and surrounded by supporters holding “Save Women’s Sports” signs, O’Hare began his address.
The Perseid meteor shower will light skies across Texas through Aug. 24. See when and where
In addition to the brightest meteor shower of the year, Texans can also see the Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids that will peak in visibility at the end of July. The Perseid meteor shower has returned, bringing a stunning celestial display for stargazers across the state as it illuminates night skies across Texas.
Texas man facing execution for 1998 killing of elderly woman for her money
A Texas man who has long sought DNA testing claiming it would help prove he was not responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman decades ago was scheduled to be executed Tuesday evening.
Texas restaurants sue utility CenterPoint over response to Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON (Reuters) -Restaurants in and around Houston on Monday filed a class action seeking more than $100 million from U.S. power provider CenterPoint Energy, alleging incompetence and negligence in the utility's efforts to restore power quickly following Hurricane Beryl.
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
Watch Bun B Hand Out Hot Meals in Texas at Kroger Water Event
Bun B and Trillburgers Spread Hope with Hot Meals at Northeast Houston’s Kroger Water Distribution Event. Legendary rapper Bun B and his popular food venture, Trillburgers, took to the streets of northeast Houston to distribute hot meals at a Kroger water distribution event. This heartfelt gesture resonated deeply with...
Relief from Dangerous Heat on the Way for Texas?
Deadly heat remains in the immediate forecast for Texas, but relief could be on the way. A heat advisory is in effect until 8:00 pm Tuesday, with highs in the upper 90s. Some parts of the state will see triple-digit temperatures. The good news is that a cold front is...
Free legal assistance, toll-free hotline available For low-income individuals affected by Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN — Free legal resources are available to low-income individuals affected by Hurricane Beryl in 17 Texas counties included in the federal disaster declaration of July 13. They include Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton.
90 School Districts in Texas Have Moved to a 4-Day-Week
This is a topic that has been trending for the past year. School districts in Texas moving to four-day-school weeks. KXAN, reports that at least 90 school districts across Texas have now switched to four-day school weeks. This is the state of Texas' effort to prevent teacher turnover!. Other districts...
America’s Dirtiest Lakes Exposed and Texas Has Three In The Top 10
When it comes to cooling off in Texas during the brutal summer heat, millions of people will flock to pools, lakes, and other watering holes. But, according to a recent report, some of our swimming holes are not necessarily the cleanest on the planet as Texas has three lakes that are tops in America when it comes to the dirtiest.
TX Man Bites Off Piece of Girlfriends Nose After Learning Where She Works
A San Antonio man was arrested after he bit off a piece of his girlfriend’s nose during an argument, San Antonio police say. An affidavit reveals that in July of 2023, David Morin Jr., 34, broke into his girlfriend’s apartment after she ignored his calls. WHY THE ARGUMENT...
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