Arlington TX

When you walk into this diner, you’re immediately greeted by something familiar. It’s not just the smell of fresh-baked crusts or sizzling bacon — it’s that cozy, old-school feeling that makes you want to slide into a booth and stay a while. This is the kind of place where the coffee is poured hot and the comfort food comes in heaping portions.

I’m not saying I’d wrestle a longhorn for a plate of brisket, but after tasting the smoky, melt-in-your-mouth magic at this Austin gem, I’d at least consider a stern staring contest with one. This isn’t just barbecue—it’s a culinary comet blazing through Texas, leaving a trail of satisfied sighs and sauce-stained napkins. By the time I stumbled out, belly full and heart fuller, I understood why this spot was crowned one of the nation’s top casual dining experiences.

If you think you need to drive hours to hit a pristine beach in Texas, think again. Tucked away in Texas City, Lagoonfest Texas is making serious waves with a man-made oasis that feels like a tropical getaway minus the airfare. Picture crystal-clear blue water, white sand between your toes, and a beach vibe that somehow mixes spring break energy with family-friendly fun. It’s not your average water park—and that’s exactly the point.

Annettra Hicks knows firsthand the toll that gun violence in Fort Worth takes on its victims — and how hard it can be to find resources to heal. Hicks, 40, has suffered the loss of family members and close friends who fell victim to gun violence. In April, she...

Three individuals, including two juveniles, have been arrested in South Irving following a high-speed pursuit involving an organized group of suspected auto thieves. The incident occurred on Monday, June 30th, after a stolen vehicle alert. At approximately 3:21 a.m., an Irving Police officer received a FLOCK hit for...

Out of all of the videos I've written about unusual cars driving the roads of Texas, this one might be my absolute favorite. I mean, what red-blooded American man doesn't want his very own pirate ship? The problem is, we're landlocked here in North Texas. There's no body of water in Fort Worth that can handle a...

Charles E. Nash Elementary School is one of 18 schools Fort Worth ISD will close over the next four years. The Fort Worth school board voted 8-0 on May 20 to approve a plan to shutter 16 schools between 2026 and 2029. Previously, the district voted to close two schools in June 2025. These closures are part of the...

A missing 59-year-old Fort Worth man has been located safe, police said Tuesday. Cid De La Vega has been found and reunited with his family, according to the department’s Facebook post. De La Vega was last seen around 6 p.m. Sunday in the 1900 block of St. Louis Avenue in Fort Worth. His family was concerned he was...

In a case that highlights the ongoing issue of domestic violence, Sherrod Goodspeed, a 36-year-old Fort Worth man, was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to a social media post from the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, Goodspeed's...

Country music singer and Fort Worth resident Pat Green shared that his family “suffered a heartbreaking and deeply personal loss” in the deadly floods that swept through Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend. “ We kindly ask for privacy and space as we mourn, support each other, and begin to process what...