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Tarrant County residents push back against bans from Commissioners Court meetings
Tarrant County Commissioners Court meetings give members of the public an opportunity to speak directly to their elected officials. Some people take advantage of that opportunity frequently, and Ryon Price is one of them. He’s the senior pastor at Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth and part of an activist...
North Texas police assist with safety, security at RNC
NORTH TEXAS — Police from Dallas and Fort Worth are joining other law-enforcement agencies from across the country to help with safety and security at the Republican National Convention this week. The convention in Milwaukee is expected to draw around 50,000 attendees. Keeping that many people safe, especially given the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, takes a lot of planning and effort. "This was something that was just tragic and it shouldn't have happened," Fort Worth Police Department spokesman Tracy Carter said. "Despite the events that happened this past weekend, we were already sending officers to Milwaukee to aid in...
Four Day Weekend finds a new home in Fort Worth
Four Day Weekend, a comedy institution, is getting back to the stage. The announcement comes after the improv comedy company closed its Fort Worth doors in July due to a leasing issue. Comedy and improv enthusiasts can now watch shows at the Stage West Theatre in Fort Worth. “When we...
New Carter exhibition uses a collage of clothing to represent ‘The Museum Body’
If you look closely at the label for the Amon Carter Museum of American Art’s newest installation, you’ll see members of its security, IT and education teams credited — including Prickles the Jackalope. The jackalope — a beloved faux-furry staple of children’s programming at the Carter —...
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Let’s Go Shopping: Fort Worth’s Handley Avenue Historic Strip Tour Kicks Off in August
A historic Fort Worth shopping area, which dates back to 1910, will be spotlighted on this year’s Handley Avenue Historic Strip Tour. The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 1. The Handley Avenue Historic Strip Tour highlights the significant commercial district that remains a tourist attraction in East...
TCOM graduate is taking health care to the forgotten places of Fort Worth
Call him a modern version of an old-school family physician who is taking health care directly to the streets of Fort Worth. That’s one way of putting what Dr. Andrew Saverine, a 2016 graduate of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, is doing for those most in need.
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.
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.
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...
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