Tarrant County Double‑Murder Convict Set for Death Chamber Date in Huntsville
A Tarrant County man convicted of killing his girlfriend and her 8‑year‑old son is set to be executed at the Huntsville Unit on March 11. Cedric Allen Ricks has been on Texas's death row since his 2014 capital murder conviction, as his lawyers continue to file appeals while supporters press state officials for...
Texas Plans Second Execution of the Year
Cedric Ricks spoke in his own defense at his 2013 murder trial, something most defendants accused of a terrible crime do not do. Ricks confessed that he had killed his girlfriend, Roxann Sanchez, and her 8-year-old son. He admitted he was aggressive and had trouble controlling his anger, stating that he was “sorry...
Dallas weather: Record rainfall reported, high-water rescues and roof collapses during severe storms
A Garland building collapsed and a Fort Worth home was destroyed by lightning as 4 to 8 inches of rain fell in some areas Wednesday night. I-45 in Hutchins saw major flooding, while crews in Mesquite and Seagoville performed several high-water rescues for residents trapped in cars and homes. While...
GRITR Sports Expands its Chiappa Firearms Selection with New Models
GRITR Sports, a trusted online gun store with a brick and mortar location in DFW, TX, announces the arrival of brand new Chiappa firearms. Chiappa Firearms, an Italian manufacturer founded in 1958 in Brescia, has spent decades building a reputation for crafting a wide range of pistols, revolvers, and rifles – from...
Child arrives at hospital after being shot in the leg, Arlington Police say
ARLINGTON, Texas — A 6-year-old child was brought to the hospital with a gunshot wound, according to Arlington police. Medical staff notified police that a child was brought to the emergency room with a gunshot wound to the leg after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, the Arlington Police Department said in a press release.
J. Alexander’s Restaurant makes North Texas debut in Plano
The first J. Alexander’s in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex combines elements of a classic steakhouse with approachable Southern favorites and internationally-influenced dishes. Brand-new at 3980 Dallas Parkway, J. Alexander’s is now serving its crowd-pleasing take on elevated American fare in Plano. Launched in...
Crowley Fire Department honors members at annual banquet
The Crowley Fire Department held its 2025 Annual Awards Banquet this past weekend to recognize members for their dedication and service. Awards included Rookie of the Year to Justin Brown, EMS Provider of the Year to Nathan Palmer, Firefighter of the Year to Patrick Keenan, Educator of the Year to Nathan Palmer,...
Meals on wheels: Arlington, Texas, completes food delivery pilot program
As a leader in innovative transportation, the city of Arlington, Texas, recently completed a two-year pilot program that used innovative, autonomous vehicles to deliver groceries to underserved residents. According to Ann W. Foss, Ph.D., the planning and programming manager for Arlington’s transportation department,...
The Messy Fort Worth Burger Locals Won’t Stop Posting About!
Open Tue–Sun; Tue–Sat, 11 AM–10 PM; Sun, 11 AM–9 PM (Closed Mon) Locals whisper about BigKat Burgers the way music nerds talk about rare vinyl finds – low-key, a little possessive, and absolutely convinced it’s the real deal. Born as a roaming truck back...
Fort Worth firefighters battle 2-story house fire after witnesses report lightning strike
The Fort Worth Fire Department said crews have been on the scene for 30 minutes and are still in defensive operations.
