Painted Tree Boutiques closure leaves North Texas vendors scrambling, facing losses
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Small business owners across North Texas are scrambling after Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly shut down all of its locations nationwide, leaving vendors with limited time to retrieve their inventory and uncertain financial futures. The company, which operated more than 60 stores across the country,...
Dallas-Fort Worth leads nation in corporate HQ relocations
DALLAS — This article was originally published in the Dallas Business Journal. Read the original article and more business content here. Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 1 in the nation last year for corporate headquarter relocations and continues to dominate longer-term as company mobility accelerates overall, according to a new analysis by CBRE.
How Downtown Fort Worth Became a Magnet for Dual Art Festivals
If someone were dropped into downtown Fort Worth this weekend blindfolded, there’s a good chance they wouldn’t make it five feet without running into an artist or vendor stand of some kind. Not to say the streets are void of creative talent on any given day, but this...
209 employees to leave UTA by end of May as part of buyouts, records...
More than 200 UTA employees will leave campus by the end of May as part of a buyout program, according to data obtained by The Shorthorn through an open records request. The departures — which include employees in long-standing administrative and leadership positions — reflect budget cuts being made across campus amid federal policy changes affecting higher education funding nationwide.
10 arrested in Fort Worth child predator operation, police say
Fort Worth police say 10 men were arrested during a three-day operation targeting people accused of attempting to prey on children online. The arrests happened between April 1 and April 3 as part of what officials are calling “operation spring cleaning.” Police said the investigation involved nonstop work and coordination with local and federal partners.
How scary stories and a Texas lake inspired a ’90s alt-rock song
"Possum Kingdom" tells the story of a grisly Texas murder. There's just one thing: It's made up.
Closures, campus reshuffles drive staff cuts at 25 FWISD schools
Fort Worth ISD mother Mary Reynolds is worried about the future of her first grader’s teachers. Her son attends George C. Clarke Elementary, one of 13 persistently underperforming campuses that FWISD is restructuring for an academic boost. Reynolds’ concerns stem from the school’s inclusion in a reduction in force...
Secret Service recovers 13 ‘skimming’ devices in Dallas-Fort Worth operation
Secret Service agents recovered 13 illegal credit card skimming devices from Fort Worth-area businesses during an outreach operation this week, officials said. Agents from the Secret Service’s Dallas field office partnered with local law enforcement to conduct the operation, which is projected to have prevented up to $13.5 million in consumer losses. Law enforcement teams visited 462 businesses in Tarrant County and examined...
Driving I-20 overnight? Major closures in southeast Tarrant County start this week
FOREST HILL, Texas — If you drive I-20 through southeast Tarrant County, you’re going to notice a significant change overnight this week. This is not just a simple lane closure. This includes a full shutdown in one direction and a major restriction in the other, all tied to one of the largest highway projects in North Texas.
Former Arlington Mayor Dr. Robert Cluck dies; visionary leader behind AT&T Stadium
ARLINGTON, Texas — The city of Arlington is honoring the life and legacy of former Mayor Dr. Robert N. Cluck, M.D., whose vision and leadership helped redefine the city’s skyline and economy. Cluck, who served as mayor from 2003 to 2015 after two terms on the City Council,...

















