4 of 5 killed in tragic I-20 crash identified as a Fort Worth family
FORT WORTH, Texas — DPS, in an update to WFAA, confirmed five people were killed in the Saturday collision on I-20 in Kaufman County, where a big rig driver is accused of falling asleep. Four of those victims are from the same Fort Worth family. A photo released by...
Fort Worth’s beloved Mercado Juarez Tex-Mex gets a fresh start and shares fajita recipe
A party of 70 was walking into Fort Worth’s Mercado Juarez Cafe for lunch in April 2023 when its new owner, Marcus Paslay, entered. Some restaurants would quote a multi-hour wait or be unable to accommodate a group that large, says longtime Mercado Juarez employee Pedro Ramirez. However, the host informed the group...
FBI Adds Cindy Rodriguez Singh to Ten Most Wanted List in Case of Her...
Everman, TX, July 3, 2025: The FBI has added Cindy Rodriguez Singh, 40, to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in connection with the disappearance and presumed death of her 6-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez. The case, which has gripped the Everman community since early 2023, is now drawing international...
FBI ranks Texas as second in US for internet crime losses
Recently, in Fort Worth, a high school teacher's savings account was wiped clean after falling for a banking fraud. The FBI last year ranked Texas as the second in the country for internet crime losses, with over $1.3 billion reported in 2024.
Is Fort Worth Finally Making It Easier to Get Mental Health Care? Here’s What...
For decades, navigating mental health care in Texas—especially in a fast-growing city like Fort Worth—has come with more roadblocks than clear pathways. But change is happening. If you’re living in Fort Worth or the surrounding area and wondering what options you have for getting real support, this guide breaks it...
24-Year-Old Arrested for Capital Murder in Shooting Death of Desmond McKay in Arlington
The Arlington Police Department reported the arrest of Jahlen Owen, 24, in connection with the fatal shooting of Desmond McKay, 19, on June 2, 2025. McKay was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot of an apartment complex on the 2700 block of Castle Gardens Drive and succumbed to his injuries after...
Suspect surrenders after firing at SWAT during standoff in Irving
A man wanted on multiple felony charges was taken into custody after firing at SWAT officers Wednesday during a lengthy standoff in Irving, police say.
Fourth of July trash pickup schedule for Fort Worth, Arlington: What to know
Most city services in Fort Worth and Arlington will be closed for the Fourth of July, but what about garbage pickup? There are plenty of places to watch fireworks in North Texas on the patriotic holiday. For those traveling to the Metroplex for the Fourth, it’s expected to be a busy few days for Dallas Fort Worth...
Irving has a plan to address homelessness, but critics say it’s not enough
The city of Irving's short-term plan to address visible impacts of homelessness in its downtown include increased police patrols, adding center arm rests on benches, and coordinating with outreach organizations — but some residents and council members say those are inadequate solutions to a bigger issue. Imelda...
Columbus Has This Massive Mediterranean Market With Fresh-Baked Pita And Spices From Around The...
Step inside and your senses go on high alert—in the best way possible. A hint of warm spice hits your nose, followed by the buttery scent of something fresh from the oven. You hear a soft hum of languages blending together, and before you’ve even reached the first aisle, your shopping basket is magically full. Welcome to Phoenicia Specialty Foods, one of the most vibrant and delicious cultural experiences hiding in plain sight in Columbus, Ohio.
