Houston’s surge in new startups cools since pandemic peak, study shows
Startup activity in the Houston metro area has dipped since its pandemic peak, according to a new study. Dating back to 2005, the volume of applications to form new businesses in the Houston area hit its highest level in 2021 (151,804). Since then, though, the application volume has fallen, according to the study,...
Arlington to Host Free Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event for Residents on Sept....
Calling all Arlington residents looking to clear out old papers and outdated electronics – the city has just the event for you. Set your calendars for Saturday, as the City of Arlington hosts an environmentally friendly paper shredding and electronics recycling event. It's a prime opportunity to responsibly dispose...
Arlington City Council passes first vote to suspend anti-discrimination ordinance, adjust Unity Council goals
A temporary suspension of the city’s anti-discrimination chapter and an amendment to the Unity Council goals will head for a final vote next week after a 6-2 vote Sept. 2. If the council votes for the suspension and the amendment, the city will follow other North Texas city governments in protecting its federal...
One giant leap: Arlington takes next steps in entering the new space race with...
Arlington took its next steps in the commercial space race last week by approving five new components of its agreement with E-Space. E-Space, a satellite communications startup, is expected to hire 700 people for high-paying jobs in 7 years once its facility at the Arlington Municipal Airport is ready. The...
Millions in Texas Advised to Limit Driving
Air quality alerts were in effect for two major Texas metro areas on Thursday.
Firefighter injured in Haltom City house fire
HALTOM CITY, Texas - A firefighter was hurt in a house fire in Haltom City overnight. The fire started around 9 p.m. on Wednesday at a home on Shadow Lane. Firefighters from Haltom City, Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, and Richland Hills all responded and found visible flames and heavy black smoke coming from the...
Tarrant County commissioners disagree on cutting property tax rate
After some across-the-aisle cooperation in recent years, Tarrant County commissioners are no longer unanimously trying to cut the property tax rate. The proposed new tax rate is 18.62 cents per $100 valuation. That means the tax bill for the average home in Tarrant County — with a taxable value of about $277,000 — is...
Man in critical condition after shootout with security officers at DeSoto sports bar
DeSoto police said the shooting happened around 3 a.m. Thursday at a sports bar located at 900 W. Belt Line Road.
Three Dead, Two Critically Injured in TX Crash
Three people were killed and two were critically injured in a four-vehicle crash Monday night on a southwest Tarrant County highway, the sheriff’s office said in a news release Tuesday. Deputies were dispatched to the 8700 block of FM 1187 at Ben Day Murrin Road, near Benbrook and Cresson,...
North Texas film industry booming with new incentives, stars and local talent
From Fort Worth to Ferris, a wave of productions is transforming North Texas into a national film hub — and giving local talent new opportunities.
