Arlington Launches ‘The Rescue Effect’ Initiative with $25 Pet Adoption Specials to Ease Shelter...
The City of Arlington is reaching out to animal lovers with a plea and a deal: adopt a pet this fall and save more than just one life. From now through October, Arlington Animal Services is offering significant discounts on pet adoptions as part of The Rescue Effect initiative, spearheaded by the ASPCA. Instead of...
Fort Worth Street Named Among America’s Deadliest Roads in Study
A Fort Worth road has been named one of the deadliest in America.
Texas Cities Lead in GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Searches
GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic are fueling a search boom in Texas, with Laredo, Austin, and Dallas leading the trend.
North Texas House Fire Injures 2 Firefighters in Roof Collapse
North Texas House Fire Leaves 2 Firefighters Injured in Roof Collapse When I first read about the Fort Worth fire […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
North Texas is mourning the loss of WWII pilot John “Lucky” Luckadoo
The North Texas native John "Lucky" Luckadoo passed away this week at the age of 103.
Irving Fugitive Unit Apprehends Armed Robbery Suspect After High-Risk Vehicle Pursuit
On Tuesday, August 27, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., officers from the Irving Police Department Fugitive Unit conducted surveillance at an apartment complex located at 4520 Ambassador Way in Balch Springs, TX, targeting 22-year-old Damaija Robinson, wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Irving. Officer...
Tarrant County Set to Slash Property Taxes, Saving Homeowners
Tarrant County Set to Slash Property Taxes, Saving Homeowners!. Tarrant County commissioners have taken a bold step toward lowering property taxes for the third year in a row, offering relief to its 2.1 million residents. On Wednesday, they gave initial approval to a tax rate of 18.63 cents per $100 of valuation,...
North Texas man sentenced to six decades for child exploitation crimes
FORT WORTH, Texas — A North Texas man who produced sexually explicit photos of two children in Fort Worth was sentenced to 60 years in prison, federal authorities announced. Scott Wayne O’Toole, 60, pleaded guilty in April 2025 to two counts of sexual exploitation of children. On August 28, a federal judge sentenced...
City to Spray for Mosquitoes Sept. 4-5
The City of Grand Prairie reports one West Nile Virus positive mosquito sample and will ground spray on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, and Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, depending on weather conditions, starting at 9 p.m. This area is bound by Dickey Road on the north, SW 3rd Street on the east, Freetown Road on the south, and...
Burglary of vehicle and possession of alcohol by a minor included in this week’s...
This is a crime wrap-up for Aug. 26-28. On Aug. 26, a female student reported damage to her vehicle while it was parked, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email. Reckless damage or destruction of property is a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.
