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Dalworthington Gardens Incident Leads to Fatal Shooting During Pursuit
On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the Dalworthington Gardens Department of Public Safety received a notification from the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office regarding threats of violence and death against a household in Dalworthington Gardens. The individual involved had an active warrant for Assault Serious Bodily Injury Family Violence with Previous Conviction, was reportedly armed with multiple firearms, and had made threats to kill law enforcement officers. Consequently, the residence was placed on Close Patrol, with officers checking the location multiple times per shift.
TCEQ issues ozone pollution alert affecting North Texas Thursday
On Wednesday at 2:38 p.m. an air quality alert was issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Thursday. The alert is for Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hood, Johnson, Ellis and Henderson counties. "The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone...
Fort Worth leaders await economic impact of MLB Draft event in Stockyards
Fort Worth leaders are hoping for a home run as baseball fans rally in Tarrant County. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected at the Fort Worth Stockyards on July 14 for the opening night of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, part of All-Star Week events in North Texas that start July 12. The main event, the 94th Midsummer Classic, will be played at Globe LiIfe Field in Arlington on July 16 — the second All-Star Game that the Texas Rangers have hosted in the franchise’s 63-year history.
Fort Worth mental health experts support social media warning labels
Social media left Shaiza Liaqat feeling isolated during her teenage years. “Everything just looks too perfect. You don’t see that person struggling,” Liaqat said. Now 23 and a rising senior at Texas Wesleyan University, Liaqat still spends plenty of time on social media but knows how to better navigate her mental health. The toll social media can take on teens pushed the U.S. surgeon general to call for warning labels, a move some Tarrant County children’s mental health professionals support.
Marin named executive vice president/chief financial officer at United Way of Tarrant County
Eric Marin was named the executive vice president/chief financial officer for United Way of Tarrant County. (Courtesy United Way of Tarrant County) The United Way of Tarrant County has announced Eric Marin as the nonprofit's new executive vice president and chief financial officer. The background. Marin brings more than 25...
Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation expands services with new partnership
The Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation (FWFWF) is teaming up with the Southern Smoke Foundation (SSF) to help food and beverage workers in crisis by providing emergency relief funds and access to no-cost mental health services. The Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation, an organization dedicated to celebrating and...
TCEQ issues ozone pollution alert affecting North Texas Wednesday
On Tuesday at 2:23 p.m. an air quality alert was issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Wednesday. The alert is for Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hood, Johnson, Ellis and Henderson counties. "The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone...
Man Severely Burned in Azle Home Fire, Airlifted to Hospital, Cause Under Investigation by Tarrant County Officials
Last Saturday, a residence in the 14000 block of Briar Road became the scene of an intense porch fire. Briar-Reno Fire Department reported that their crews were dispatched at about 8:56 AM after receiving a call about the incident. On arrival, firefighters encountered significant flames that had spread to the main structure of the home, as per the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office.
History of abuse, theft and death alleged inside woman's unlicensed group homes
There are new allegations of a pattern of abuse and theft for a Tarrant County caretaker already accused of neglecting one client and murdering another. According to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by NBC 5, Arlington police began investigating 50-year-old Regla Suyu Becquer's unlicensed assisted living company, Love and Caring for People LLC, months ago after receiving reports of neglect, theft and fraud.
Fire crews rescue 55-year-old man from North Texas house fire
A Tarrant County man is in the hospital after being rescued from a house fire Saturday in the Briar-Reno area, about a half hour northwest of Fort Worth. Crews say by the time they arrived the entire front of the house was on fire. They quickly pulled a 55-year-old unconscious man from inside. He was careflighted to Parkland Hospital in Dallas with second-degree burns to about half his body. Officials say the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Victim rescued from Tarrant County house fire
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — A victim was rescued from a house fire in Tarrant County this morning, according to a statement from Parker County ESD 1.Parker County Engine 51 arrived second due to an auto aid assignment on a working fire in the 14000 block of Briar Rd. As seen from Engine 51 Firefighter Martins' helmet camera, Firefighter Martin and Company Officer Hall, accompanied by a member from Briar-Reno Engine 49, advanced an attack line on the fire, making a push through the alpha side door to continue fire suppression and conduct a primary search for victims.Engine 51 Engineer Harer...
Gateway was involved in lawsuits before an allegation of child sex abuse surfaced against the megachurch's founder and senior pastor Robert Morris
SOUTHLAKE, Texas — In the wake of Robert Morris' resignation from his senior pastorship at Gateway Church, multiple new lawsuits and allegations against the megachurch have been brought to light. A woman accused Morris, the church's founder and senior pastor, of sexually assaulting her starting when she was 12 in the 1980s.
14 Local Restaurants Participating In 2024 DFW Restaurant Week
Local foodies rejoice each year for the perfect opportunity to try out local delicacies while giving back during DFW Restaurant Week, North Texas’ largest annual culinary event. Currently in its 28th year, DFW Restaurant Week will feature 39 of Tarrant County’s finest restaurants, including 14 local favorites like Southlake’s...
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