Argument at Fort Worth business ends in fatal shooting, police say
A woman was shot and killed Thursday during an argument at a business in Fort Worth, and police say the security guard involved has been detained.
Arlington to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with Four-Day “Advancing the Dream” Event in...
Arlington is set to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a multi-day event starting on January 16, 2026. The "Advancing the Dream" celebration, as it's been themed, will span four days filled with various programs aimed at fostering unity in the community. The festivities will commence...
A fire on New Year’s Eve claimed the life of a Fort Worth woman,...
A New Year’s Eve fire in the 4600 block of Shackleford Street in east Fort Worth claimed the life of a 52-year-old woman, according to details released by the victim’s family and the Fort Worth Fire Department. The victim, Opale Marie Whitney, was identified by her daughter in a Facebook post Wednesday night. In a...
Security guard kills woman armed with weapon, FWPD says
On January 1, at around 5:44pm, Fort Worth police responded to a shooting in the 2600 block of S. Riverside Drive. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female with an apparent gunshot wound to her chest. Paramedics pronounced her deceased at the scene. Officers detained the suspect who works as...
Fort Worth doctor saves the life of baby with rare heart defect
FORT WORTH, Texas - A North Texas hospital is being credited with saving the life of a newborn baby from Georgia. After being turned away from numerous other hospitals, the Beavers family found a doctor in Fort Worth who agreed to help treat their daughter’s rare condition. Rare Heart...
Sprinkles, known for cupcake ATMs, is closing all of its locations nationwide
The bakery chain, which earned fame with its cupcake ATMs, will close the doors to all its stores today -- including all Dallas-Fort Worth locations.
Meet Linda, Fort Worth’s first baby of 2026, born at midnight
John Peter Smith Hospital rang in 2026 with the birth of baby girl Linda Mohamed at exactly midnight, one of the first babies born in Tarrant County on New Year's Day.
Texas moves faster to remove squatters under new eviction law in effect today
DALLAS — A new Texas law aimed at speeding up the removal of squatters took effect Thursday, changing how eviction cases move through the courts and sparking debate between property owners and housing advocates. The law, Senate Bill 38, does not make squatting a criminal offense. Instead, it restructures...
Odessa murder suspect arrested in Arlington after New Year’s Day shooting
ARLINGTON, Texas - At approximately 3:27 a.m. on January 1, 2026, Ector County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shots-fired call in the 1100 block of W. 57th Street in Odessa, Texas. What we know:. Upon arrival, Ector County deputies located two victims on the property. One male, Quincy...
15 Texas Buffets Serving Comfort Food People Keep Coming Back For
You know that feeling when a heaping plate of comfort food just makes everything right again. Texas buffets have a way of doing that with fried chicken that crackles, gravies that hug, and desserts that taste like home. Whether you are chasing nostalgia or feeding a crowd, these spots deliver seconds without...

















