Elzie Odom, trailblazer, civic leader and Arlington’s first Black mayor dies. He was 96
Longtime Arlington resident Elzie Odom, the city’s first Black Mayor, a trailblazer and a champion of the people, died Monday. He was 96. Odom was known for advancing a number of important issues in Arlington, including “opportunities for youth, improved transportation and mobility, inclusion in city boards and...
Tarrant County and Arlington Fire Departments Rally Community for ‘Little Coats, Big Hearts’ Winter...
As the winter chill starts to bite in Tarrant County, local fire departments are turning up the heat on community giving. In a heartwarming collaboration, the Tarrant County Fire and Arson Investigators Association has joined forces with Arlington Fire, engaging fire departments across the area in an effort to ensure...
Fort Worth fondue shop dipping out of Sundance Square for new downtown location
Another Sundance Square tenant is leaving the entertainment district. Simply Fondue , which has occupied a space at 111 Fourth St. since 2008, is moving to a ground-floor space in the city of Fort Worth’s parking garage across from the convention center, according to city documents. The move is the latest in a series...
Waco man arrested in North Texas bank robbery
BEDFORD, Texas - Police have arrested a 25-year-old Waco man in connection with the robbery of a Bank of America branch in Bedford that happened on Friday, Nov. 14. Stephen Tyler Peterson was taken into custody just hours after the robbery happened. He is being held at the Tarrant County Jail.
Grand Prairie resident fatally shoots suspected burglar in self-defense, police say
A Grand Prairie homeowner shot and killed a burglar in self-defense inside his house early Sunday, police said. Officers responded to the 400 block of Santa Margarita Street about 2 a.m. on a suspicious person’s call, Grand Prairie police said in a news release. The homeowner, who called 911, told police that an...
From Trailer to Flagship: Breakfast Brothers Plants Its Urban Union Home Base Near Arlington’s...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Urban Union just added a new all-day brunch magnet: Breakfast Brothers opened its Downtown Arlington flagship at 400 E. Front St., Suite 100, on October 24, 2025, following a late‑October ribbon cutting hosted by the Greater Arlington Chamber. The spot...
Seeking Late-Night Taco Recommendations in the Metroplex
For those who find themselves craving street tacos at unusual hours, driving all the way to Arlington or Dallas may not always be the most convenient option. This discussion focuses on the quest for late-night or 24/7 taco places on the other side of the Metroplex, with a preference for locations in the south.
2 arrested after armed robberies, Fort Worth police say
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth police say two men have been arrested after robbing three people during an online sale meet-up. The investigation by FWPD and US Marshals claims that Montrese Bernard Riley and Jaden Jacoryn White, along with one unidentified suspect, met the victims to exchange items that had been sold...
Tarrant County Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Aggravated Assault Resulting in Death of...
In a recent court case that has gripped the Tarrant County community, Martin Gonzalez, aged 34, has been sentenced to a 50-year prison term for aggravated assault against a family member, which resulted in serious bodily harm and an additional charge of injuring a child by omission. The victim, a 4-year-old girl...
End of an Era: Beloved Arlington Holiday Landmark Campo Verde to Close After 40+...
ARLINGTON, Texas — The lights will officially go out on a North Texas holiday tradition this December. Campo Verde, the Arlington restaurant famed for transforming into a spectacular, all-encompassing Christmas wonderland, will close its doors on Christmas Eve 2025. This marks a bittersweet farewell for the fixture...

















