Salad, smoothie and sandwich shop opens in Fort Worth’s Near Southside
A new, healthy restaurant option is opening soon in the Near Southside neighborhood. The area already has its share of Michelin-recognized brisket and oily Neapolitan pizza, but this national chain will focus on fruits and veggies. Original ChopShop is a fast-casual chain focused on meals made from whole ingredients....
UTA Area Showdown: Developer Wants 248 New Apartments In Downtown Arlington
A Dallas developer is looking to drop a sizable mixed-use complex just off the University of Texas at Arlington campus, and the clock is already ticking at City Hall. Today, the Arlington City Council is slated to consider a development agreement for a 3.41-acre apartment-and-retail project in downtown, calling for...
Can new school district leaders keep it from being same old FWISD? | Opinion
Anyone could quibble with the Fort Worth school district leadership team that the Texas Education Agency unveiled Tuesday. Some might want more educators or stronger business hands on the Board of Managers chosen to execute the state’s oversight. Others might question whether Superintendent Peter Licata is the right...
Grandson charged in grandma’s killing after ‘heated argument’ over allowance money
ARLINGTON, Texas (WKRC) — A 21-year-old man was charged with murder after police said he shot and killed his grandmother following an argument over allowance money. Officers responded March 20 to an apartment complex, where a family member found a 68-year-old woman “lying unresponsive on her apartment patio,”...
‘Officer Smith’ Jury Duty Shakedown Targets Cedar Hill Residents
Cedar Hill police are sounding the alarm after a brazen jury duty scam hit residents yesterday, with callers pretending to be law enforcement or court officials and demanding on-the-spot payments to avoid arrest. According to police, the scammers insisted targets stay on the line, then pushed them to hand over...
Who is new Fort Worth ISD superintendent, and what has he previously done?
Peter B. Licata will lead the Fort Worth school district after being appointed superintendent by the Texas Education Agency . Licata begins his term today on a 21-day interim contract. A district Board of Managers, also appointed by the TEA, is expected to formally approve Licata to continue in his role in the coming...
GPS tracker leads to arrest for cargo theft, police say
Wichita Falls police officers arrested a man after they said they were asked to intervene to locate a semi-trailer load that was allegedly hijacked.
Operation Mario Kart Leads to Big Texas Arrest
A major Texas organized retail theft ring was busted after a multi-agency investigation, recovering over $100,000 in stolen goods and thousands in cash.
Fort Worth police seek 15-year-old boy missing since Monday night
Fort Worth police are asking for the public’s help locating a 15-year-old boy who disappeared Monday night . Liam Isaac Carter was last seen in the 3100 block of South Cherry Lane about 10 p.m., according to police. Carter’s family is concerned for his well-being. ******MISSING PERSON****** Please contact FWPD is...
Tiffany Derry Turns Grand Prairie Waterfront Into Her Next Big Play
Dallas-born chef Tiffany Derry, now a familiar face to TV viewers as a judge on MasterChef, is gearing up to debut her latest venture in North Texas: The Landing. The new spot aims to mash up sports-bar buzz with lounge energy and a live-music backdrop, all wrapped in what Derry describes as a cozy "living room" feel...
