Grand Prairie ISD middle school teacher apprehended for alleged grooming of a student, officials...
Grand Prairie ISD officials stated an Arnold Middle School teacher was arrested following an investigation into alleged grooming of a student that began in October 2025. Kelvin Leiva, an English and Language Arts teacher, was arrested at his residence on January 8 on third-degree criminal charges. In a statement to...
Fort Worth Report Staffers Mount Union Push After 85 Percent Card Surge
Most of the eligible staff at the Fort Worth Report say they want a formal voice on the job and are now asking the nonprofit newsroom’s leadership to recognize their new union. Organizers say they are pushing for clearer pay practices, protections in case of layoffs and benefits they believe are necessary to keep...
Twin brothers accused of revenge killing in Fort Worth
Fort Worth police arrested twin brothers linked to two November murders. Investigators say the brothers killed a teen at an apartment complex and a restaurant worker weeks later. According to a police document, at least one of the alleged killings was revenge for a previous robbery.
Arrest warrant details how Fort Worth arson suspect tied to extremist group targeted schools
FORT WORTH, Texas — Newly obtained court documents reveal how Fort Worth police say a string of vehicle arsons and online threats against local schools were part of a broader plan tied to an extremist group. According to an arrest warrant, 17-year-old Evan Banda admitted to joining the group...
Fort Worth Man Arrested After Threat Against Paradise ISD Student Prompts Increased Security
WISE COUNTY, Texas - A 42-year-old Fort Worth man was taken into custody Thursday, January 15, 2026, after authorities say he made a threat to abduct and harm a juvenile relative who attends Paradise ISD. According to the Wise County Sheriff's Office, the suspect made statements that led investigators to...
Guard charged in first of two killings at Fort Worth game room in two...
The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office on Friday charged a southeast Fort Worth game room security guard with murder in connection with the killing of a man with whom he feuded over ownership of a pickup truck . The guard, Antwone Polk, was inside the game room lobby, sitting at a desk when, early on...
Why would a Dallas Michelin-recognized restaurant close? Here’s what the owners say
DALLAS — A Dallas restaurant recognized by the prestigious Michelin guide is serving its last meal in the coming months, at least for now, its owners announced. Rye on Lower Greenville will shut down on March 7, as the restaurant's sister concept, the cocktail bar Apothecary, will expand into the space currently...
Man arrested in connection with Fort Worth homicide
FORT WORTH, Texas - Fort Worth police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting near David Dr. from last week. 17-year-old Jamie Perez has been arrested in relation to the homicide. The incident happened Thursday, Jan. 8 around 11:30 p.m. near David Dr. in Fort Worth. The...
Early morning crash sends vehicle plunging over bridge railing and into creek below
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Early this morning, January 16, 2026, firefighters from North Richland Hills Station 2 responded to a vehicle accident where a car had gone over a guardrail. The vehicle was successfully pulled out of the creek below by the crew riding T222, according to a...
Devoreia Thompson Sentenced to 26 Years for Aggravated Assault on Fort Worth Officer
A Tarrant County jury has delivered a verdict in the case of Devoreia Thompson, convicting him on charges of aggravated assault against a public servant, and sentencing him to a lengthy prison term. According to the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, Thompson, age 34, has been sentenced to serve 26 years...
