Execution scheduled for man who kidnapped and murdered retired TCU professor
A judge has set an execution date next year for a man convicted of robbing and killing a retired TCU professor who he kidnapped from a Fort Worth grocery store parking lot, authorities said. Edward Busby , 53, was sentenced in 2005 to the death penalty after a jury found him guilty of capital murder in the killing of...
Woman fatally shot at Fort Worth motel, police say
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth police are investigating after a woman was fatally shot Friday morning at a motel, officials say. According to police, officers were called at about 5:20 a.m. to a motel in the 1800 block of Jacksboro Highway. Upon arrival, police say they found the victim with an apparent gunshot wound...
Former TCU student found not guilty of assaulting Tarrant detention officer
A former TCU student accused of threatening to blow up the Fort Worth university’s campus in 2023 has been found not guilty of assaulting a Tarrant County detention officer after not receiving his lunch on time. The jury gathered at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the 213th District Court to hear the assault case against Ahmad...
The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque to Open in Arlington
At its core, The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque (not associated with Hutchins BBQ) is about meat, smoke, and patience—and the Arlington location is expected to deliver exactly what longtime fans crave. The brisket remains the anchor, smoked low and slow until the exterior develops a deep, peppery bark while the...
North Texas student produces show after surviving rare double-organ transplant
DALLAS - Sydney Wilson is making the most of every day. Born with a heart defect, the now college junior almost lost her life. But with innovative technology, she is one of only a few nationwide to undergo a double organ transplant. And it took two attempts before that heart...
Fort Worth Motel Chaos As Man Nabbed For Allegedly Firing On Woman’s Escape Car
What started as a late-night disturbance outside a Fort Worth motel reportedly turned into a roadside shooting, ending with a 33-year-old man in handcuffs and a shaken victim who narrowly avoided being hit by gunfire. Fort Worth police say officers were called around 10:04 p.m. Tuesday to the 4800 block...
Clothing distributor closing facility in North Texas, will lay off nearly 150 workers
IRVING, Texas — A clothing distributor for major brands including Adidas, Champion and Under Armour is closing a facility in North Texas and will lay off nearly 150 workers, according to filings with the state. S&S Activewear is closing its facility in the 1000 block of Trade Avenue in...
WWII-Era Plane Brings Christmas Lights to Life Over Fort Worth and Arlington
Journalism has its perks. I’ve floated in a hot air balloon over Albuquerque, NM, and even taken a ride in a 1932 Ford tri-motor, the kind of plane that looks like it could have starred in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom." Last week, I added another feather to that cap, a WWII C-47 at Meacham International...
Skyrocketing ACA premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions
(CNN) — In late October, Elizabeth Wick got the email she had been dreading. Her insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, told her that the monthly premiums for her Affordable Care Act policy would soar to $1,380 next year, up from $862. Wick, 57, currently gets $400...
Electricity Costs Push 15% of Americans To Forgo Holiday Lights
Holiday cheer can come at a price, and it's one that some Americans are forgoing this year due to the increases in electricity costs.
