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Demolition permit issued for grain elevators in Worth Heights
The city has issued a demolition permit for a portion of the unused and dilapidated grain elevators that tower over Fort Worth’s Worth Heights neighborhood at Alice Street. Another four demolition permits are pending final approval from the city, according to records reviewed by the Fort Worth Report. The...
Fort Worth judges appointed to new statewide business court system
A new set of statewide business courts will begin to accept case filings this September. This summer, Gov. Greg Abbott appointed two judges to the Fort Worth court: Jerry Bullard, of Colleyville, and Brian Stagner, of Fort Worth. Both are business attorneys with decades of litigation experience. Development of these...
Medical institutions, physicians push for Fort Worth to become top clinical research hub
Nancy Grieser had a fascination with the brain for as long as she could remember. She invested time in learning about the organ and keeping up-to-date with scientific research. While reading a morning newspaper, Grieser came across an advertisement for a clinical trial looking for older participants to receive a...
Confronting the Dark Truth About Friendships Tainted by Serial Murders
In an unexpected twist of fate, Arlington police stumbled upon a chilling revelation. During their investigation into unlicensed group homes run by Becquer, they uncovered a ‘concerning’ number of client deaths linked to the properties. A Startling Discovery. The authorities identified five properties linked to ‘Love & Caring...
Duncanville's Red, White, and BBQ Celebration featured friendly grilling competition
NORTH TEXAS – Duncanville's Red, White, and BBQ Celebration continued Saturday at Armstrong Park. The smell of grilling filled the air as teams competed for the title of best BBQ.Teams fired up the grill for some friendly competition with $10,000 on the line. The team "Redneck BBQ" was one of the teams preparing their grilling masterpieces and cooking up their barbecue magic. Pitmasters cooked up smoked chicken, brisket, and pulled pork to win the big prize.The family-friendly event is part of the city's three-day Independence Day celebration. It featured food stands and trucks, vendors, and many activities for the kids,...
Sunday marks 8 years since Downtown Dallas ambush that killed 5 officers
DALLAS - Sunday marks eight years since the ambush in Downtown Dallas that left five police officers dead. The shooting happened during a Black Lives Matter protest in July 2016. Dallas Police Department officers Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Michael Smith, Patrick Zamarripa, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Officer Brent Thompson...
Made in Tarrant: President of local shooting range revels in business’s success
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Will James is the president of Defender Outdoors, a shooting destination business with both an indoor center at 2900 Shotts St., Fort Worth and an outdoor shooting range at 8270 Aledo Road, Fort Worth. The company opened its first location in February 2016 and currently offers services such as training, private events and rentals, gunsmithing and memberships.
14-Year-Old Black Entrepreneur Who Designs Custom Jewelry Honored with a Prestigious Community Leadership Award
Nationwide — Jasmine Bledsoe, a 14-year-old African American entrepreneur who is also a scholar athlete from Fort Worth, Texas, has been honored with a prestigious leadership award in recognition of her exceptional service to others. Her dedication to her community, innovative spirit, and commitment to making a positive impact have made her a standout leader and role model. She is continuing the legacy of service that runs in the family. Her grandparents, her parents, and even her parents have made it a priority in their lives to give back to their community.
Steve Kerr Turns Heads With Brutally Honest Statement on Klay Thompson's Departure
Klay Thompson experienced a host of successes across his 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors and became a fan-favorite in the Bay Area, but Steve Kerr believes it was the right time for him to leave. Thompson, who won four NBA titles since coming to the Warriors in 2011, left this offseason ...
Recent rumors indicate Mavericks youngster may have one foot out the door
The Dallas Mavericks may soon have to say goodbye to one of their young talents. It's been reported that the Mavs will look to sign veteran forward Markieff Morris, and this is more of a sign that the team might ship out someone with one spot on the roster left considering that they're also looking to add backcourt depth.
3 Free Agents the Mavericks Should Sign for the Veteran Minimum
The Dallas Mavericks are going into the 2024-25 season looking to get over the hump. Even though they fell to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, the future is still very bright in Dallas. They have two superstars in Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving but they made some quality...
Giannis, Greece Officially Eliminate NBA Superstar From Olympics
On Saturday morning, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Greece men's national basketball team defeated Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and the Slovenia national team, 96-68, in the 2024 Paris Olympics qualifying semifinals. The loss officially eliminates Doncic and Slovenia ...
Grade the Trade: Proposed deal has Cowboys going all-in for star WR
The large majority of Dallas Cowboys fans never believed that Jerry Jones would fulfill his "all-in" promise. However, the fact the 2023 season ended with a blowout home playoff loss to the No. 6 seed Packers prompted some to think that Jones would push all of his chips to the middle of the table.
Turner Falls warns of ticket scammers
DAVIS, Okla. (KXII) - Turner Falls is warning visitors of a scam it’s seeing, where people are trying to sell their tickets to others. The park said if you have a ticket, you’ll need to make sure your ID matches the name on the ticket. If a ticketholder...
Small tornado spotted in Beaumont as Beryl comes to Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas — People near I-10 and MLK in Beaumont spotted a small tornado as one of the feeder bands from Beryl came ashore. Around 7:30 p.m. a small tornado was spotted near 11th Street and North Street as well as at MLK and I-10. Our 12News Weather Impact...
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