Fort Worth TX

Coaches from City Pickle USA taught the game and rules of pickleball during a members-only event on Feb. 1 in Fort Worth. (Courtesy Hayden Sticksel) City Pickle USA is now open in Fort Worth. Winter Storm Fern delayed the planned grand opening and a rescheduled date for that event is...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fort Worth, Texas – Wind gusts topping 20 mph combined with humidity levels near 15 to 20 percent could spark fast-moving grass fires along I-35W and US-287 through 7 p.m. Thursday, putting drivers and...

There’s been a lot of talk about the economic impact of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo – and for good reason. Welcoming roughly 1.2 million visitors every year, the stock show and rodeo’s estimated annual economic impact is around $120 million. That isn’t just a reason for our city to celebrate – it’s revealing of...

The total cost for the Cheek-Sparger Road improvements is anticipated to be $33 million, and the advanced funding agreement will pay for $12.6 million of the project. (Heather McCullough/Community Impact) Colleyville City Council approved an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to...

Fort Worth’s burger scene reached new heights when this craft burger spot opened in the West 7th area near the Cultural District. Rodeo Goat at 2836 Bledsoe St brings house-ground beef blends and Texas craft beers under one rustic roof. The son of Flying Saucer/Meddlesome Moth owners created this...

Olive oil ice cream in a homemade waffle cone, anyone? What about a scoop of pear and blue cheese? A West Coast cult favorite ice cream company, Salt & Straw , is making its North Texas debut soon . Salt & Straw began in Portland in 2011 and gained popularity for its unique, locally sourced flavors . Their...

Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price believes it comes down to better pay.

This is a crime wrap up for Feb. 12-14. Offensive or provocative physical contact (listed as attempted rape in crime log under Clery Act) On Feb. 13, a student reported being assaulted by another student during an argument, McCord said. Offensive or provocative physical contact is a class A misdemeanor...

In the vast landscape of Texas barbecue, where brisket is king and sauce debates can end friendships, there exists a sweet little surprise that’s causing quite the stir at Hurtado Barbecue in Arlington. We’re talking about Twinkies – but not just any Twinkies – barbecue-infused, transformed, transcendent Twinkies...

Road construction abounds in and around Fort Worth, a testament to modernization and the area’s unprecedented growth. And while that growth is often celebrated, few appreciate the sight of orange construction cones and striped barriers barring progress on their daily commute. That’s especially true when lanes are...