How much does the new FWISD superintendent earn? Here’s his initial contract
An initial employment contract between the Fort Worth Independent School District and its state-appointed superintendent shows him earning almost $1,400 per day in his role. The contract released by Fort Worth ISD officials on Thursday, April 2, outlines payments and duties of Superintendent Peter Licata’s position,...
Attorney convicted of threatening Tarrant commissioner to be released from jail
Dylan Lofton’s mother, Crystal Ledet, is counting down the days until her son is once again released from the Tarrant County Jail and back into the care of his family, though his future beyond that remains uncertain. In March 2025, Lofton, a 28-year-old attorney from Saginaw, was arrested for making terroristic...
Gold-Laced Burger Joint Invades Keller With $30 Wagyu And Late-Night Fries
Burger Vault, a Florida-born burger concept, has crossed state lines into Keller, bringing thick, sauce-drenched patties, multiple styles of fries and an Instagram-ready Wagyu spectacle to the northeast corner of Rufe Snow Drive. The counter-service spot has taken over a former sushi restaurant at 841 N. Tarrant...
Knapp Heritage Park: Preserving the Past in Downtown Arlington
Knapp Heritage Park, a heritage site in Downtown Arlington, serves as a rustic throwback to the city’s roots. The site is one of three venues operated by the Arlington Historical Society, alongside the Fielder Museum and the Arlington Heritage Memorial Grounds. The park contains three of Arlington’s oldest...
Arlington Home Shines Within Walking Distance to Interlochen’s Holiday Sparkle
The red brick traditional at 3105 Westwood Dr in Arlington is near the action, but not in the hot middle of the frenzy. Yes, this one-story residence is in the Westwood subdivision, a walkable distance to the Interlochen neighborhood, the one known for its Christmas lights. Lighting up the neighborhood, a...
14-year-old stabbed by group of teens in Fort Worth neighborhood
FORT WORTH, Texas - A 14-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times by three other teenagers while walking through a Fort Worth neighborhood Thursday afternoon. Fort Worth police responded to a stabbing call in the 600 block of Hidden Dale Drive just after 3:30 p.m. Investigators said the 14-year-old was walking home...
North Texas Braces for Severe Storms With Tornado Alert Through Easter Weekend
Tornado Watch Signals Early Warning (Image Credits: Pexels) North Texas – Residents across North Texas prepared for turbulent weather as a tornado watch recently blanketed parts of the region. The alert, which targeted areas like Jack County, expired early Thursday morning after underscoring the potential for...
Warning issued by Dallas County Sheriff’s Office about missed jury duty scam
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning Friday about a missed jury duty scam. According to a release, residents, particularly those who are elderly, have recently reported receiving calls or emails claiming they face penalties for failing to appear for jury service. According...
Downtown Arlington’s Restaurant Renaissance
Nearly a decade ago, I was a UTA student looking for the cool thing to do around campus. As a bit of a self-admitted hipster, I was searching for destinations off the beaten path. I knew Arlington had so much more to offer than what my fellow students were taking advantage of, but it wasn’t always easy to find. Aside...
Charming Cul-de-Sac Crestwood Cottage Merits a Closer Look
Anyone who reads these pages knows my fondness for the charming, somewhat quirky Westside enclave of Crestwood. And 415 Crestwood Drive has already made a small cameo appearance in CandysDirt.com when Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s did a mega open-house-a-thon nearly a year and a half ago, when they opened more than 100...
