Fort Worth council cuts tax rate, increases service fees for homeowners in 2026 budget
Fort Worth City Council members lowered property taxes and increased city service fees Tuesday as they adopted a $3 billion budget outlining how to spend taxpayer dollars over the next year. Council members voted 10-1 to approve the city’s budget and tax rate for the next fiscal year with minimal...
Grand Prairie Man Sentenced to Life for 2018 Murder of Ex-Girlfriend, Nail Salon Attack
Fort Worth, TX — A Tarrant County judge sentenced 54-year-old Hung “Billy” Son Nguyen to life in prison on September 18, 2025, after he pleaded guilty to the 2018 murder of his ex-girlfriend and a series of violent attacks that followed. On March 9, 2018, investigators say...
Longtime North Texas police chief dies after sudden health complication
The leader is being remembered for his integrity, professionalism, and decades of service following his unexpected death.
Arlington Gang Member Sentenced To Life In Prison For Fentanyl Possession
A 19-year-old Arlington man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to possessing 947 fentanyl pills with the intent to deliver, according to the Willow Park Police Department. Judge Craig Towson sentenced Paul Dillon Brown, a documented gang member, in Parker County District Court on September 9.
Tariffs could scare up Halloween prices this year
Tariffs are scaring up prices for Halloween goods this year on everything from candy to costumes. Omar Villafranca checks out a shop in Fort Worth, Texas.
Fort Worth City Council approves $3.09 billion Fiscal Year 2026 budget
The Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday approved a $3.09 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026, a nearly 11% increase driven by population growth and changes in Texas’ property tax system.
6 FWISD schools tapped for state-led turnaround effort
Fort Worth ISD is implementing the state's Resource Campus Model at six schools to improve academic performance. The targeted schools will receive additional support, including extended instructional time, new academic programs, and incentives to attract highly-rated teachers. Trustees are set to consider adopting a...
Six Fort Worth ISD campuses targeted for state-led turnaround effort
Six Fort Worth ISD schools will soon get intensive intervention under a state-led turnaround program aimed at boosting student performance.
North Texas man convicted of stabbing ex-girlfriend to death in 2018, going on a...
A North Texas man convicted of stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death in 2018 and going on a rampage in Grand Prairie has been sentenced to life in prison.
Texas cities, counties pinch pennies amid slowing economy
Economic uncertainty, inflation, strict state limits on property tax collections and uncertainty around future federal funds have crimped local budgets. The post Texas cities, counties pinch pennies amid slowing economy appeared first on San Antonio Current .
