Grocery prices jump in Dallas-Fort Worth and nationally
Groceries still aren't getting cheaper. The latest: Grocery prices rose at the fastest pace in three years, keeping pressure on household budgets even as overall inflation held steady in December. Grocery prices (or "food at home," as the Bureau of Labor Statistics calls it) rose by 0.7% in December, the...
Lawyers for Athena Strand’s alleged killer want death penalty tossed, saying he has autism
DALLAS — Lawyers for Tanner Horner, who is accused of kidnapping and killing 7-year-old North Texas girl Athena Strand, are asking a Tarrant County court to take the death penalty off the table, saying he has autism. Horner, a former FedEx driver, is charged with capital murder in Strand's...
Suspicious fires cause three-alarm response in Arlington overnight, fire officials say
ARLINGTON, Texas — Suspicious fires cause a three-alarm response in Arlington early Wednesday morning, according to fire officials. Arlington Fire crews on scene tell WFAA they responded just before 1 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 14, to the 700 block of Tharp Street after multiple residents in the area called 911 and...
Woman accused of killing 18-year-old in jet ski crash offered 20 years in prison...
DALLAS — The woman who allegedly caused a jetski crash that killed 18-year-old Ava Moore was offered a plea deal, according to court filings. Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez allegedly drove the jet ski that killed Moore, WFAA previously reported. In June, she was arrested and charged with second-degree felony...
Tarrant County Man Receives Dual Life Sentences for Child Indecency Convictions
A Tarrant County jury has delivered a conclusive verdict in the case against Michael Lee, sentencing him to life imprisonment on two counts, the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office announced. The 28-year-old was found guilty of indecency with a child by sexual contact, receiving dual life sentences for his...
Texas Homeowner Shoots Alleged Burglar ‘To Death’
An east Fort Worth, Texas, homeowner shot an alleged burglar “to death” Monday morning, according to the Forth Worth Star-Telegram. The homeowner allegedly heard the suspect trying to make entry into a garage and confronted him around 6:00 a.m., shooting at him. The suspect then “walked or ran from the house,...
Texas man held in upstate New York for alleged drunk driving while being a...
A Texas man accused of drunken driving was taken into custody in upstate New York and is now being held as a fugitive from justice, police said.
North Texas Set for Sharp Mid-January Warm-Up as Forecast Signals Well-Above-Average Temperatures From January...
TEXAS — After a stretch of winter chill across parts of the southern and central U.S., new long-range forecast data is pointing toward a significant warm-up for North Texas later this month, with temperatures expected to climb well above seasonal averages between January 20 and January 26. The latest outlook from the...
The Botanic Garden’s 2026 Calendar Revealed
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden just unleashed its 2026 schedule, and it’s basically the city’s ultimate playground for anyone who loves fresh air, magic, and a little wonder. From spring butterflies to LEGO beasts, fairy tale encounters, and hands-on family adventures, the Garden is shaping up to be a nonstop festival...
Cold front to sweep Dallas-Fort Worth, bringing cooler temps
Dallas-Fort Worth experienced temperatures in the 60s today, but a cold front is expected to move in overnight, according to Meteorologist Jim Danner.
