Austin assistant city manager named finalist for Fort Worth police chief job
AUSTIN, Texas — An assistant city manager with the City of Austin has been named a finalist candidate for the open police chief role in Fort Worth. Eddie García was announced as Austin's new assistant city manager in September 2024. Prior to this role, García served as police chief in Dallas.
California Wildfire Smoke Threatens Fort Worth
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that air pollution in Fort Worth, Texas, is equivalent to smoking 146 cigarettes a year. The city’s deteriorating air quality is driven by recurring dust storms and wildfire smoke from both local and distant sources. These contributing factors are...
Fort Worth man killed in San Antonio shuttle bus crash, family says
Police said two people traveling on the bus were pronounced dead at the scene on Interstate 35 and another two were declared dead in a hospital. Fire officials said they took 21 people to hospitals.
8 Classic Taquerias in Texas Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
Looking for the best tacos in Texas that locals keep coming back to?. These 8 taco spots offer authentic flavors and unforgettable experiences that make Texans proud!. 1. Taqueria Temo Taco Truck (Fort Worth) This white food truck with colorful pictures is a Fort Worth treasure. You’ll spot it by...
The Avocado Burger At This Texas Restaurant Is So Good, You’ll Dream About It...
Ever had a burger so magnificent it haunts your taste buds for days?. Jimmy’s Big Burgers in Garland, Texas serves up exactly that kind of unforgettable experience with their avocado burger that’s worth crossing county lines for. Let’s be honest – Texas knows burgers like Mozart knew music,...
Where I Live: Widow finds peace and comfort near pond in suburban north Fort...
Where I Live spotlights Tarrant County’s unique neighborhoods, as told by the residents that live there. Submit an essay to tell us about your neighborhood. Where I Live is sponsored by Frost Bank. I moved to Texas in 2021, soon after my husband and I got married. I had...
Rashee Rice Hit With 30-Day Jail Sentence Over High Speed Car Crash
The Chiefs wide receiver was sentenced to five years’ probation and 30 days of jail time following a 2024 offseason driving incident.
East Fort Worth birder hot spot closed, wastewater plant tackles Arlington oil cleanup
The Environmental Protection Agency and Fort Worth officials reported 2,600 barrels of crude oil from a transmission line leaked in north Arlington on May 6, 2025. Courtesy of Environmental Protection Agency. This article first appeared on Fort Worth Report and is republished here under a Creative Commons...
Roommate arrested in fatal shooting in Sachse
A 21-year-old man was arrested early Saturday in connection with the fatal shooting of his roommate following a disturbance at a home in Dallas County, police said. The Sachse Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call around 4:37 a.m. on July 19 reporting a disturbance in the 2200 block of Bent Oak Trail. Officers...
Governor Abbott signs key border security laws at Sheriff’s Association event
Governor Greg Abbott signed two significant bills, Senate Bill 8 and Senate Bill 36, aimed at enhancing Texas' border security measures. The signing took place during the Sheriff’s Association of Texas 147th Annual Training in Fort Worth. These laws are designed to improve coordination between Texas and federal...
