How Downtown Fort Worth Became a Magnet for Dual Art Festivals
If someone were dropped into downtown Fort Worth this weekend blindfolded, there’s a good chance they wouldn’t make it five feet without running into an artist or vendor stand of some kind. Not to say the streets are void of creative talent on any given day, but this...
Trackdown: Police looking for Fort Worth apartment burglar who stole electronics, guns
FORT WORTH, Texas - Fort Worth Police are seeking the public's help in finding an apartment burglar caught on camera last week. On Tuesday, April 7 at around 7 a.m., doorbell camera footage caught a man stealing several items from a Fort Worth apartment. The individual is not wearing a...
209 employees to leave UTA by end of May as part of buyouts, records...
More than 200 UTA employees will leave campus by the end of May as part of a buyout program, according to data obtained by The Shorthorn through an open records request. The departures — which include employees in long-standing administrative and leadership positions — reflect budget cuts being made across campus amid federal policy changes affecting higher education funding nationwide.
10 arrested in Fort Worth child predator operation, police say
Fort Worth police say 10 men were arrested during a three-day operation targeting people accused of attempting to prey on children online. The arrests happened between April 1 and April 3 as part of what officials are calling “operation spring cleaning.” Police said the investigation involved nonstop work and coordination with local and federal partners.
How scary stories and a Texas lake inspired a ’90s alt-rock song
"Possum Kingdom" tells the story of a grisly Texas murder. There's just one thing: It's made up.
Driving I-20 overnight? Major closures in southeast Tarrant County start this week
FOREST HILL, Texas — If you drive I-20 through southeast Tarrant County, you’re going to notice a significant change overnight this week. This is not just a simple lane closure. This includes a full shutdown in one direction and a major restriction in the other, all tied to one of the largest highway projects in North Texas.
Former Arlington Mayor Dr. Robert Cluck dies; visionary leader behind AT&T Stadium
ARLINGTON, Texas — The city of Arlington is honoring the life and legacy of former Mayor Dr. Robert N. Cluck, M.D., whose vision and leadership helped redefine the city’s skyline and economy. Cluck, who served as mayor from 2003 to 2015 after two terms on the City Council,...
Data center moves forward after Fort Worth Zoning Commission vote
A planned $10 million data center in southeast Fort Worth is moving forward with additional site plan changes despite ongoing opposition from residents. Black Mountain Energy’s proposed 187-acre data center, to be built with concrete, glass and metal materials, is planned for 3760, 3816, 3850, 3900, 3930, 3950, 4050, 4700 and 4712 Lon Stephenson Road and 7500 Anglin Drive.
DEA investigation leads to 11-year sentence for Burleson man tied to fentanyl distribution network
SHERMAN, Texas — A Burleson man has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for his role in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy, federal officials announced. Zachary Don Mathis, 32, pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. He was sentenced to 135 months in prison on April 14, 2026, by U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant III, according to...
NRH Man Takes Six-Year Hit In Fentanyl Death On Lincolnshire Lane
A North Richland Hills man has been sentenced to six years in prison after admitting his role in a fentanyl-related overdose that killed 35-year-old Stephan McMullen in January 2024. Guilty plea and sentence. Yesterday, Steven Strinko pleaded guilty to manslaughter and told the court his actions recklessly caused McMullen's death....
