Disagreement on land ownership derails work on Mosier Valley Park in Fort Worth
Construction on a long-promised park recognizing a freedmen settlement has come to a halt, as residents say the city encroached on land outside its ownership, extending years of setbacks on the project. The Mosier Valley community was promised Mosier Valley Park in 2014, to be built on what was the site of the segregated Mosier Valley School. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in...
42nd Annual Grapevine Main Street Fest: activities, celebrations, and a heart-pounding performance
GRAPEVINE, Texas — The City of Grapevine will commemorate its 42nd Annual Main Street Fest in conjunction with Mayor William D. Tate's Golden Jubilee for 50 years of service with one heart-pounding performance. There will be three days of family activities and festival food with not one, but six,...
After 16 months in jail, man with disabilities moved to state facility
After more than a year in jail, a man with intellectual disabilities has been transferred to a state-supported living center, reuniting with his family and raising broader concerns about gaps in care. Shawn Fraraccio, 26, was released from the Tarrant County Jail this month and transported to the Mexia State...
The Sandwiches At This Texas Deli Are So Overstuffed, You’ll Need Both Hands
If you’ve ever wondered what it would look like if someone took the concept of “portion control” and threw it directly into the trash, head to Weinberger’s Deli in Grapevine. The sandwiches here are so magnificently overstuffed that eating one becomes a full-body workout, and you’ll...
After 20 years of research, an exhibit honors a forgotten Fort Worth neighborhood
A once-vibrant Hispanic community in west Fort Worth, dismantled by freeway construction, is now on view in an exhibition in the Northside. “El TP: Memories of the Past” is curated by Chris Contreras, and will be shown until April 25 at Artes de La Rosa Cultural Center for the Arts, 1440 N. Main St. Contreras spent more than 20 years researching El TP...
Agenda item descriptions shouldn’t mislead residents, Tarrant County judge says
Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare wants to keep what he calls misleading and inaccurate agenda items out of future commissioners court meetings. The discussion came after O'Hare said last month's meeting included a requested briefing from Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons that was considered "grossly misleading." That item was "Briefing...
11 Authentic Texas Restaurants That Aren’t Tourist Traps And Locals Actually Love
Some of the most legendary meals in the country are being served in unassuming buildings where the scent of wood smoke and handmade tortillas hits you from the parking lot. These landmarks have earned their reputation one brisket or enchilada at a time by treating their craft like a serious commitment rather than a shortcut.
One of Texas’ largest cities plans $464M project to avoid water crisis
Improving your next visit to the famed stockyards.
Man Gets Lengthy Federal Prison Sentence For Trafficking Fentanyl In East Texas
SHERMAN, Texas –A Burleson man has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison as part of the Homeland Security Task Force for trafficking fentanyl in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Zachary Don Mathis, 32, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and …
Fort Worth ISD approves job cuts, requires some teachers to reapply
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Managers has approved job cuts affecting principals, teachers and staff at several campuses as part of a broader effort to restructure the district. The changes include requiring teachers at certain campuses to reapply for their jobs, a move district leaders say is intended to...
