A cat is to blame for starting a house fire in North Texas
The family cat accidentally sets off the burner -- igniting what's been left on the stovetop, and that ends up starting a huge fire.
Tarrant County DA launches new task force to help solve cold cases
Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells has launched a new task force focused on addressing unsolved homicide cases and other violent crimes. The Cold Case Task Force, which went into effect Thursday, will use DNA technology and digital forensics to work alongside local police departments to solve cold cases,...
Suspicious Late-Night Fires Rip Through Vacant Arlington Junior High
Multiple fires tore through the long-vacant J.L. Carter Junior High campus in Arlington today, triggering a three-alarm response and sending firefighters combing through the empty building in the middle of the night. Crews ultimately found no one inside and no injuries were reported. Three-Alarm Call At Former Carter...
Fort Worth’s Trashion Fashion Show Transforms Recyclables into Runway Marvels
Fort Worth, Texas, is gearing up for an event where trash becomes treasure - and fashion. The city's celebrated Trashion Fashion Show is once again issuing a call to creative minds ready to transform everyday refuse into runway couture. According to an announcement by Keep Fort Worth Beautiful, the annual contest is...
Pedestrian struck, killed by train overnight in far north Fort Worth
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a train early Thursday in far north Fort Worth, police said. Officers responded to the accident at North Tarrant Parkway and Main Street. The pedestrian died at the scene, according to police. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner will identify the person who died. The crash is under...
A NY hoagie sandwich shop is opening its first Texas restaurant in Fort Worth
A new sandwich shop, called The Hoagie Spot , plans to open in far north Fort Worth. The Hoagie Spot is a Buffalo-based sandwich shop that sells hot sandwiches in the classic long roll. The restaurant only has three stores, all located in New York. The new location in Fort Worth will be at 2719 Basswood Blvd . near...
Fort Worth apartment fire displaces several families
FORT WORTH, Texas - More than a dozen people were forced out of their homes on Thursday morning because of a fire at an apartment complex in Fort Worth. The fire started just before 7 a.m. off Remington Drive, just east of Interstate 30 and Highway 183. A nearby Texas...
Opinion: A Walk for Peace brings blessings and new mindfulness to Georgia
When 19 Buddhist monks departed from the Huong Dao Buddhist Temple in Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 26, 2025 on a historic Walk for Peace across 10 states to Washington DC, they knew there would be some unique challenges. They also believed deeply that the walk would inspire many people to have greater awareness of...
North Texas man sentenced to 26 years for assaulting police officer during traffic stop...
FORT WORTH, Texas — A Tarrant County jury has sentenced 34-year-old Devoreia Thompson to 26 years in prison for aggravated assault against a public servant. Thompson was found guilty after an incident on May 19, 2024, where he opened fire on a Fort Worth police officer. Thompson was initially...
Fried chicken, Tex-Mex and a candy shop: 6 Dallas-Fort Worth restaurant, business updates
Mary’s Mediterranean Cafe & Grill serves a variety of dips, salads and proteins. Beef kafta kabob with three sides ($17.99) is a design-your-plate option. (Karen Chaney/Community Impact) Several new restaurants are coming soon to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including a new candy store, a New York-style pizza joint...

















