Citywide Floodplain Rules Approved to Better Protect Fort Worth Neighborhoods from Flooding
On December 9, the Fort Worth City Council approved an update to the city’s floodplain ordinance. The update expands valley storage regulations to cover the entire city. The new rules will take effect on February 1, 2026. They are intended to protect temporary floodwater storage areas in floodplains and reduce...
Detailed Confessions Lead to Arrest in 1991 Arlington Cold Case Murder of Cynthia Gonzalez
ARLINGTON, Texas — After 34 years, a cold case murder investigation has culminated in the arrest of an Azle woman, Janie Perkins, who is accused of the 1991 capital murder of Cynthia Gonzalez. The key evidence detailed in an arrest warrant affidavit includes the suspect’s two failed polygraph tests and detailed...
Man charged with capital murder after Arlington shooting death of pregnant woman
ARLINGTON, Texas - Arlington police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with a deadly shooting last month along Interstate 20 that killed a pregnant woman and her unborn child. Men Can’t Get Enough of This Cozy Cashmere SweatshirtBestbestones |. Arrest made after pregnant woman shot, killed. The Arlington...
Irving Man Arrested for Public Intoxication with 3 or more Convictions and Parole Violation
On the morning of Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Irving Police officers responded to a disturbance call involving a drunk individual. Upon arrival, officers encountered 39-year-old Oscar Sanchez-Acevedo of Irving, who was visibly intoxicated. Sanchez-Acevedo was taken into custody and booked into the Irving Jail at...
Fort Worth stabbing: Man attacked while ordering at food truck
FORT WORTH, Texas - A man was stabbed Wednesday night while getting food at a food truck in a Fort Worth parking lot, according to police. Fort Worth police officers responded to a stabbing call in the 6800 block of Camp Bowie Boulevard around 9 p.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, police...
FW Zoo reports hyena undergoes successful surgery
A striped hyena had to undergo surgery at the Fort Worth Zoo after he ate a child’s toy which had been dropped into his enclosure. The toy contained a small battery which posed a problem for the animal.
Trinity Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes for working families in North Texas
In Mansfield, the dirt is moving on another new home community. While that's hardly a reason for surprise in the fast-growing Tarrant County suburb, this one is — wait for it: affordable.
Dozens displaced following 3-alarm apartment fire in east Fort Worth
Fire crews are still looking for hot spots after a 3-alarm fire broke out at the Hillcrest Apartment Complex near Trinity Boulevard and Hwy 360 this morning.
‘Operation Double Nickel’ plan to lower property tax exemption age may not benefit all
Paying property taxes can be painful for most people. Hearing Lt. Governor Dan Patrick would like to lower the age to 55 for property tax exemptions, his “Operation Double Nickel” plan, sounds good to some. “My initial thoughts are that I'm excited anytime a politician is looking to...
Fort Worth launches ‘NET Force’ crackdown on chronic nuisance properties
Fort Worth has launched a new pilot program, NET Force, designed to proactively target and enforce compliance at chronic nuisance properties across the city. The first property targeted is the Eco Motel on East Lancaster Avenue, which has generated nearly 480 police service calls in the past two years, causing...
