Former Gateway Church elders seek removal from defamation suit
Three ex-leaders say they acted without malice in a case tied to sexual abuse allegations against founding pastor Robert Morris.
Man Arrested for Arson After Allegedly Trying to Set Fire at Irving Gas Station
IRVING, TX – A man was arrested and charged with Arson after he allegedly attempted to set fire to his vehicle and a gas pump at a QuikTrip station on Thursday evening. On July 31, 2025, at approximately 7:20 p.m., an Irving Arson Investigator and police officers responded to a fire at the QuikTrip located at 2215 N....
Footage still missing from Tarrant jail death case file, state agency says
Three months after requesting video from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, the state’s jail regulatory agency still does not have three minutes of footage missing from a Tarrant County jail death case file. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards “does not have the missing three minutes of footage” in the...
J.W. Robinson, who brought KC-style barbecue to Fort Worth, has died
Fort Worth barbecue pitmaster J.W. Robinson , who was a consistent presence at Robinson’s Bar-B-Que on East Berry Street, died July 27, the restaurant announced on Facebook. He was 78 years old. “It is with deep sadness we share the passing of Our Dad, known by many names such as Fort Worth BBQ Pitmaster, Doc, Pops,...
A 61-year-old man dies in Tarrant County Jail custody, fourth reported death this year
A 61-year-old man in Tarrant County Jail custody died Wednesday after being transported to John Peter Smith Hospital, according to a press release from the sheriff's office. Richard Gutkowski died at JPS just before 11 a.m., according to the medical examiner's online deaths database. His cause of death is pending.
DeSoto Traffic Stop Leads to Recovery of Drugs and Stolen Firearm, Dallas Resident Charged
A traffic stop in DeSoto has led to the recovery of drugs and a stolen firearm. During a routine traffic check for expired vehicle registration on a black Chevy Camaro, police detected a strong odor of marijuana on Monday at about 9:10 p.m. The ensuing probable cause search of the car resulted in finding marijuana, a...
TCU launches full-ride program for low-income Texas students
Texas Christian University will offer full tuition and housing support to low-income Texas students starting in fall 2026 through its new TCU for Texans program.
Tarrant County votes to eliminate Human Services Department, outsource its work
Tarrant County commissioners voted to disband the county’s human services department Tuesday. The 4-1 vote eliminates the 25-person department. Instead, Tarrant County will outsource the work of the department, which provides temporary financial assistance to individuals and families for rent, mortgage, utilities,...
Dallas area Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement unit fully operational after two years of preparation
A new Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement unit is now fully operational in the Dallas area two years after it was approved by the city council. The Mesquite, Texas City Council approved the CMV Enforcement unit in 2023. While the unit technically launched in May of 2024, the team spent the last 15 months receiving...
Dallas police arrest 96 violent felons in July operation
DALLAS, Texas - Dallas police have arrested 96 violent felons in July as part of Operation Justice Trail, bringing the total to 293 arrests since May 1, 2025. The operation targets violent criminals, according to a press release from the department. Dallas Police Chief Daniel C. Comeaux emphasized the collaboration...
