SNAP pause could be ‘cataclysmic’ for Tarrant families, nonprofit leaders worry
Nearly 100,000 individuals and families in Tarrant County are set to lose food stamp benefits starting Nov. 1, leaving food pantries and other community services preparing for an increase in need. The program’s temporary pause is due to the federal government shutdown, which has lasted 28 days as of Oct....
Irving Woman Arrested for Choking Boyfriend at Las Colinas Apartment
An Irving woman was arrested after allegedly assaulting her boyfriend during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex Saturday night, according to the Irving Police Department. On October 18, 2025, around 8:33 p.m., officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in progress at the Monterra Las Colinas...
The Haunting Urban Myth of the Screaming Bridge in Arlington
The Screaming Bridge in Arlington is one of Texas' biggest urban myths.
North Texas restaurants offer free meals for kids as families prepare to lose SNAP...
As the threat of a federal government shutdown looms and SNAP benefits are paused, some North Texas business owners are stepping in to make sure local kids don’t go hungry. In Venus, Biundo’s Pizzeria is offering free cheese pizzas every Tuesday for families who present a SNAP card, an ID and bring a child.
Arlington’s Globe Life Field to Host ‘Hiring Red, White & You!’ Veteran-Focused Job Fair...
On the horizon for local job seekers and veterans is the annual Hiring Red, White & You! Statewide Job Fair, set to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Globe Life Field in Arlington. The job fair serves as a nexus for connecting transitioning service members, military spouses, National Guard,...
From Concept to Completion – Six Flags Mall Transformed Arlington, TX
In August 1970, Arlington opened its first enclosed regional shopping mall on East Division Street, linking State Highway 180 with Highway 360. Six Flags Mall covered about 900,000 square feet and immediately ranked among the largest retail complexes in Texas at its debut. Developed by Monumental Properties Trust and...
DRC Solutions gets creative in creating long-term solutions to combat homelessness
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Tony Wilson knows the value of community. Now the executive director of DRC Solutions, he said the spirit of teamwork at the Fort Worth-based nonprofit reminds him of his time in the Marines. “It’s great working with peers who have empathy, recognize the meaning of community,...
Johnson County man sentenced after shooting, dismembering horse and assaulting family
The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office announced that 43-year-old Jorge Delatorre has been sentenced to multiple prison terms totaling 15 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice following a shocking case that involved both domestic violence and animal cruelty. Delatorre was convicted of Aggravated...
Irving City Council objects to DART bus route cuts, weighs in on future of...
The City of Irving says it’s opposed to planned Dallas Area Rapid Transit, or DART, bus route cuts in the city, which are set to take effect in January. This comes on the heels of months of back-and-forth over the fate of public transit in the city, including Irving’s mayor signing on to a June letter supporting DART...
Filmmakers challenge perception of homelessness at Lone Star festival
After his mother’s death, Nicholas Buck knew he had to make a choice: follow his passion for filmmaking — or wish he had. Buck’s newest screenplay, “Storage Fees,” is derived from personal experience and follows a young man navigating loss, homelessness and the associated shame. The film is meant to challenge how...
